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FOREIGN AFFAIRS.

The English Political Campaign.
l., LONDON, March A-The Times, this morning,
ton says: It is tOleraby clear that the strength
OF the ministry will be reduced"
Protest Against a Jesuit,S Sermons.
PARIS, March 24.-At the Anglers cathedral on
SUNDAY last, at the close of the lenten sermons
the cure protested against the violent attacks OF
the priest, jesuit. on modern society and the
republic. The incident created some stir.
Prince Orloff Discreetly silent.
LONDON, March PA dispatch from Berlin to
the Times says" Prince Orlof has, in general
and diplomatic society, while sojourning here,
been discreetly silent on the subject or his re-
tirement from the Russian ambassadorship at
Paris"
Col. Synge's RANSOM.
A dispatch from Constant1nople to Reuters
telegram company says" The amount paid
the Greek brigands for Col Synges ransom is
el2,Ooo." Col. Synge is unmarried, and the
statement that his wife had been captured with
him was, OF course. untrue.
The House Of Commons.
The House of Commons which adjourned
over from Friday last until to-day will meet at
O'Clock this afternoon.
The Arctic Steamer Vega Delayed.
The Swedish exploring steamer Vega, with
Prof. Nordensklold. which was due at Ports
mouth from Lisbon on Monday last, has not yet
arrived. 1t is supposed that contrary winds
cause her delay.
Russia and the Hartmann Affair.
LONDON, March 24.-The Journal de 81. Peters
'lf the French government wishes to renounce
all established precedents OF extradition and
create new procedure it is certainly In the
absence of any treaty, master OF the situation:
but it would only have been Just to advise the
government with which it was in negotiation OF
the fact
Fears for a Russian Explorer.
The GoloS Of st. Petersburg, states that fears
are entertained for the safety of Prelevalsky,
the Russian explorer in Central Asia, from vari-
ous reports that have come to hand concerning
him.
Royal CIeMency Invoked.
MADRID. March A.-Strong efforts are making.
based on the traditions of Holy week. to obtain
royal clemency for Francisco Otero Gonzales,
who attempted to aSSasSinate the king. The
efforts will probably prove successful.
Bulgarian Affairs.
LONDON. March PA dispatch from Vienna
to the Times says: Prince Alexander OF Bulga-
ria, will arrive at Sofia on the 29th inst. He will
not find the political or social condition of the
principality improved. The elections resulted
in an overwhelming victory for the radical
party, whose demands led to the dissolution Of
the assembly.
The Queens Speech.
LONDON, March 24.-The Queen, in her speech
TO- day in the house OF lords, proroguing pariia-
ment. says she is induced by considerations OF
period OF the session for releasing parliament
from its duties, with view to its immediate
dissolution and the issue of writs for general
election: She tenders her warm acknowledge
ity displayed, and especially for the man
ner In which the policy Of the government
has been upheld. Her Majesty says
that her foreign relations are favorable
to the maintenance OF peace in Europe and
expresses confidence In the speedy settlement
Of affairs in Afgbanistan. Referring to the
measure for the relief of distress In Ireland
she says she trusts they will be accepted by her
Irish subjects as proof Of the ready sympathy
commercial depression Her Majesty rejoices
in the present signs of general improve
ment. Her Majesty pays tribute to the high
spirit with which the agricultural classes are
contented against disasters, and concludes with
evoking divine guidance in the approaching
election. The speech was read by Lord Cairns,
the lord high chamberlain.
There were present only % members OF the
House OF Commons, IA peers and II ladies.