New-York tribune., 1880-01-13
EUROPEAN TOPICS.

ports respecting the concentration OF RUSSIAN troops
ON the German frontier. Russia denies that such Is
the case There is no accurate information to be
had. but the German Government has caused
statement to be published that il would be able to
invade Poland in nine days after it began to mobI-
izc its troops
The Tory papers 5mult taneously discuss thc alleged
intended Russian movement on Merry, seeking TO oN-
cite fresh display of fiery feeling These and other
alarrnst stories have been industr0usy propagated
all the week. but hey produce no serious da4'Ie''
THE NEW FRENCH MINISTRY.
The Fryciuct Ministry has now been
long enough in Office to elicta full eX-
pr, s3on Of European opinion; it is
almost unanimously favorable. The remarkable
article IN The Cologne Ga- ne, saving that France
is at liberty TO manage her home affairs as she
likes, and warnn. hernot t. seek Russian aiIi-
ance. IS regarded as equally significant
with Prince Hoheuloh's speech congmiu'at-
ing NJ Frcycinct ard is attributed to
Prince Bsmarcl's Inspiration. The French mon
archica org1ns admit that their campaign AGAIN
NJ FIcycnct ms laiicd,rcmarkngt that every oLioial
and sct-i-onitial paper throughout Europe accepts
TIE TpycIuct administration cordially
TIE pU>G ENnELss.
Tfc Empress of Russia has tclcgaplcd the Car
from Cannes that sine wishes TO return 81. Peters
burg 10 de there. having first rcconcllcd ner hus-
band and son and established peace in that divided
family The Empress saws the father suspects hls
SON OF conuyiug at Naiist plots while tn son ac-
cisos the father Of dragging he Russian Imperial
family down 90 ruin. TIE Emptrors mistress
poI-ous his mind with suspicious against MS son.
The Czarevi.ch pud CZlrcona are virtually mpris-
onci iu She palace. His uncle, the Grand Dnkc Con-
stautiut. believes h.s own life endangered he haY-
ing offended the fayontc. Prince Orlofs journey TO
Cannes ~ in obedience to the Emprcs-'- summons.
She wishes to coutdc to him message for the CIR
which She dare not telegraph. Prince OrloG H.,
beer for the past two days unable 10 approach the
Empress. whose suGcrincs are rendered tolcrab.c
only nv subcutaneous injections. aud who IS kept
alive artificial atmosphere pumped into her lungs.
Nevertheless, she ordcicd the Greek Christmas aud
New Years Day to be observed by the children.
Midnight aud morning jubilant masses were ccle-
bratcd at the villa by the Ictnuc of priests The
Duchess OF Edinburgh gives parties, but dcyot,5
herself t1 her mother The Duke Quilted Cannes.
The Duchcs, tolccraphcd her brother - Come to
take leave Of mother"
TnH QUEEN or SPANS HEALTH.
Private reports from Madrid OF the Queens state
..A,..N s.-yc approhcnsioIs. Since the attempt on
King Alphonsos life the Queen falls INTO fit after
fit. but mustcrs strength enough TO appear publicly.
and then relapses. She cannot endure the Kings
absence Her condition il the more serious because
an heir is expected.
TnE EEIIIsH CRUFLTltS.
The Viccroy OF lndia's telegram respecting Cen
cral Roberts hanging prisoners OF war Ia under
stlol TO bc reply 10 official representations. The
public Indignation At these barbarics cxcitcs little
attention cxccp. from Liberal papers.
rnF BERKsHEE LIBERALS.
tl..r, Al. fotr .
Reading was composed Of 200 representatives, from
all parts Of the country Mr. Walters friends being
included m the invitations that were sent to every
prominent Liberal. The chairman stated that the
ol cct of the meeting was 10 a candidate
titled to the confidence of tkc party and pledged
10 oppose the Governments foreign policy. Sir
George Young sustained Mr.. Walter, but a resolu-
ton wa, ultimately carried unanimously to ap-
point n committee to select new candidate This
coinpcs Mr. Walter either 10 resign or stand against
the Liberal nominee. Probably Mr. Ashton ID Ike
will replace Mr. Walter. lie is younger brother
OF sir Charles Dixie. lie is Il graduate of Cam
bridge, and is cultivated, able, and an ex-
trcinc Radical. He owns and edits The Ueok'y
Di.paicl, support, Gladstone and has wide influence
among workngmcn. lie Is wealthy and independent
and has been repeatedly asked to represent various
constituencies. but mas heretofore refused. The
feeling against Mr.. Walter has been increased
by his recent speech. lie is now regarded rs play
ing the part of Rocbuck without Roebuck'S ability.
The efforts mace by.c.rtain Liberal officials to bol-
stcr Mr.. Walter failed. Constituencies are more
and more taking the control of nominations into
then own hands.
TuE IRISH AGITATION.
Referring to Mr.. PAne'Ps accusation that tho po-
lice were guilty of murder at the Conncmara riot.
the Liberal papers accuse him of being accessory
had the story been true, The announcement here
that the receipts from the American meetings viii
be employed for political purposes produces bad
impressions The English contributions to the Mari
borough fund arc still small. Tie total snm raised,
including the Lord Mayors fund, is Gl 1000 &c.,
900 The report is still current that Lord Bcacons-
field contcmpatcs giving quarter OF million
pounds tfl ,212250) from the Irish church surplus
The public arc apathetic, notwithstanding contn-
ucd reports Of outrlgcs this week
THE FREE TRADE HOPES.
The announcement of the introduction CT bills in
the House of Representatives a5 Washington, pro-
posing the reduction of iron duties rouses the live
hest hopes among British manufacturers Leading
journals in the iron districts hail the prospect
more of arresring the present development in Amer
lean iron and steel manufacture. me Nefcdste
Chronicle declares it has reason to entertain
great hopes of the success OF these measures.
IL considers the free admission of iron ore as
intended to secure Canadian supply. but
it would result IN increasing the ore imports from
England and Spain. Ii free ore were secured free
coal would necessarily follow. with general in
crease In English exports. The Chronicle declares
these measures TO be the most important news
"cabled for u long time. The Economist says their
effect upon the English iron trade would be cnor-
NOUS 1t fears lest the proposals may be too favor
able to English trade TO have any chance of adop-
ton.
BRET HARrE IN ENGLAND.
Bret Uarte arrived in London in delicate health.
and left hero on visit to Newstead Abbey
@. W. s.