Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-10-21
FOREIGN AFFAIRS.
Germany RenOunces the Bi.metalic
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Standard
LONDON, Oct. 21.-A Berlin dispatch to the
Daily Standard, says:-There seems to be no
doubt that the government has renounced the
idea OF erverting to mixed silver and gold
standard. To facilitate commercial transactions,
however, they will reissue the thaler pieces,
which were to be melted, and will coin a large
quantity Of two mark pieces.
The AustrO-German Alliance.
The Daily Standard Vienna dispatch discuss
ing the Austro-German alliance, says.-It is ac-
knowledged that adverment on the subject
exists; and 1t is even suggested that its form is
such as not to require the signatures OF the con-
tracing parties.
Russia's Eyes Opened.
ST. PETERSBURG. Oct. N.-The GOtOs expresses
astonishment at the tone OF hostility toward
Russia pervading the speech of Lord salisbury at
Manchester. Friday night last. The Coos says:
to be reality Russia must secure to herself
allies to act in the rear of the enemy in case OF
an emergency. Lord Salisbury's speech not only
opens Russias eyes but gives her freedom of ac-
Rise i'm the Price of Tin.
LONDON, Oct. 21.-The cornish smelters yes
terday advanced the price of tin .e5.
The AHstriO-Sserman Understanding
BERMIN, Oct. 21.-The North German Gdzet
referring to Lord Salisbury's mention Of the Aus
tro-German understanding says:-Whether this
agreement has taken the shape OF a written
treaty formally concluded must, to the practical
politician appear rather an Indifferent matter as
affecting the actual position of affairs.
Fire at Stockholm.
STOCKHOLM. Oct. N-The Hotel de Vile and a
number of adjacent houses have been destroyed
by fire.
Spanish Flood Sufferers.
PARIS, Oct. 21.-Numerous committees have
been formed here for the relief of the sufferers
by the floods in Spain. II IS stated that King
Alfonso has declared that in view of such
calamity all sums which individuals or public
bodies intend to contribute towards the Celebra-
tion OF his marriage will be devoted to the relief
of the sufferers.
The Great English Turf Frauds.
LONDON, Oct. 21.-Meiklejohn Druscovich and
Palmer, detective officers of the Metropolitan
police, and FrOggatt, a solicitor, who were con-
victed OF conspiracy to defeat the end OF justice
in the great turf frauds on Madam Goncourt in
1877, were released from prison to-day, the
terms of their imprisonment having expired
Froggatt was rearrested on charges OF fraud
1t is stated that Druscovich and Palmer have
accepted appointments as detectives in America.
Great Fire in Russia.
ST. PETERSBURG, Oct. 21.-The Russian Ofcidl
messenger states that there has been an i'm
mense fire at Ufa- More than a fifth part of the
town was consumed, and many persons were
killed. The loss OF property was enormous.
The Rala-Hissar Explosion.
SIMLA. Oct. 21.-The explosion in the Bala-
Hisser is believed to have been accidental. All
the military stores collected by the former
Ameer, Shere Ali, were destroyed Gen. Sir
tion into the cause and circumstances of the
outbreak OF September 8.
The New Turkish Ministry.
PARIS, 21.-The news of the formation of the
new Turkish ministry has been received here
with great disfavor. 1t is regarded as a ministry
of intrigue and reaction.
The National Liberals i'm Germany.
BERLIN, Oct. 21.-Herr Won BennigSon, the
leader of the national liberals, has been suggest
ed as candidate of the conservatives and ma
tional liberals for president of the Prussian Diet.
It is believed that this proposal eminates from
Prince BiSmark, and Is intended as a notice to
the clericals not to be exorbitant in their eXpec
tatiOnS.
The Races i'm England To-day.
LONDON, Oct. 2l.-The race for the Can't ridge