Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-03-26
FOREIGN AFFAIRS.
RnSSia and Germ a N W

LONDON, March 26-A dispatch from Berlin to
the DaaY Tfleg7'aph says: There is reason to be-
Prince Orion, the Russian ambassador at Paris
will contribute to bring about some improve
ment in the relations between Germany and
Russia, and put an end to that mutual recrim-
1nation which has been carried on of late.
Russian Gemdarmerie.
Inc correspondent OF the DAILY Ne,cS at st.
Petersburg says he believes it has been decided
that the gendarmerie in the provinces hitherto
under the exclusive orders of the Sd section or
police department OF the Cars privy chancel-
lery. is not to be subordinated to the supreme
governors.
Lord HartingtOn's Speech.
Lord Harrington, the liberal leader, speaking
at Padiham, Lancashire last night pointed out
returned to power, would differ from the policy
OF the present government. He said they would
not stake the interests or honor of England on
ity ie nf nn OF sas and nteg
would not treat the relations of the Turkish
government with its christian subjects as
they would not try to disturb the concert OF
Europe, if it was united, as to what should be
done; they would do all In their power to pro-
mote that concert.
The Timfs in a leading editorial article this
morning commenting on the above says: lord
Harrington In discussing the Eastern policy of
me government ayows that his criticisms are
but to Indicate what would have been hispoicy
In the past and its tendency in the future 1t
would be policy of coercing Turkey at the
cost II necessary OF war. The announcement
OF such policy seems to deprive the opposition
speakers OF all right to denounce the govern
rnent for undertaking distant and arduous en-
terprises."
England. Russia and China.
NEW YORK, March 26-A London dispatch
saws: The Augsburg Gazette asserts that the
pending trouble between Russia and China Is
entirely due to English influence at Pekin. The
No,d Of Brussels refuses to believe the report
until 1t is confirmed, but maintains that If China
should enter into hostile league against
Russia, she will receive lesson that will cost
her Kuldja, and England will have the new cha
upon the frontiers of China.
The EmperOr's Thanks.
BERLIN, March 26.-The O8fcial Gazette pub
fishes communication from the Emperor
William returning thanks for the immense
number of congratulations and presents sent
him from all parts Of the world on the occa ION
OF the celebration OF his birthday. ~'ioh
LONDON. MarcR -..uIing Gladstone.
the 81, - .o.-A dispatch from Berlin to
speech at Edinburgh against Austria is the
theme OF endless rsdicule in the German press.
The idea OF Ceiling Russia the friend OF liberty
at this moIient is declared to be SO utterly un-
intelligiole as to bafie all attempts at reason
able explanation.
NIr. GladstOne's Health Failing.
LONDON March ga bulletin has been issued
TO the papers IN LONDON StatlnS Inal tne iiLUoTS
of the past week have told upon the health Of
Mr.. Gladstone, and that he Is recommended to
take complete rest for few days.
A Denial from Geneva.
PARIS, March pa socialist paper pub..5hes,
note from Geneva denying the existence
there of any nih1list committee. The note says
there Is simply relief society for Russian
political refugees, and that what is now going
on In Russia requires too great knowledge OF
LEGAL conditions, and too great promptitude to
be superintended at spot four days distant
from the scene of action.
ROnapartism in Pariss
LONDON, March 26-The Paris correspondent
of the Times says: The Bonapartists are feeling
their way to propagandism in Paris by conven-
ing meetings In the artisan quarters. The
meetings are technically private, admission
being by ticket NJ NJ. Robert Mitchell, Lengle
ana Cuneodornao, Bonapartist members of the
chamber of deputies, addressed meeting at
Bellevflle department of the Seine on the 24th
inst. Their chief topic was the heaviness of
taxation.