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retire to Scutari, leaving the Powers to act as
they please.
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they please.
Affairs af ConstantinonpIe.
LONDON, September 6th.-A Constantino-
pile dispatch says In direct contradiction of
all his assurances to the ambassadors and to
the opinions expressed by him to his col.
| leagues in the Council, Abeddin Pasha. Min
| lister of Foreign Affairs, has drawn M A
secret memorandum for the Sultan. recon-
mending fresh plan to be imposed upon
| Europe, and warning the Sultan in the
| strongest terms OF the danger to himself, to
his dynasty and to the empire, of any con-
cessions to the Powers. This document is
evidently intended by Abeddin Pasha to
work upon the Sultan's personal fears, in
order to regain his (Abeddin's influence, now
waning and to enlist the support of Said
| Pasha, eX-Premier. Another Constantinople
correspondent telegraphs that the position of
| hadri Pasha, Prime Minister, is extremely
precarious For some days past the Sultan
has been speaking favorably of Server Pasha.
The French Government and the Con
sregations.
PARIS, September 6th.-The Temps SAYS
Nothing has been changed since Premier De
Freyeinet explained his policy relative to
unauthorized congregations in the Chamber,
except that the bill on the right of associa-
tion is being drawn. It would scarcely be
before this is discussed by the Chambers. 1t
will contain effective precautions and . special
provision applicable to religious congrega-
tlons. In the event of its rejection the
only course would be to revert TO
the enforcement of the March decrees
Only on FurIough- Cordial Meeting.
BERLIN, September 6th.-It is said that
Baron Magnus, German Minister to Den
mark. whose recall from Copenhagen was re-
Gently announced, has merely left his post on
furlough.
The meeting between Baron Haymerle,
Hungarian Premier, and Bismarck
was cordial. They agree ON al leading ques-
tions.
Weayers Resolved on a Strike.
LONDON, September 6th.-The Lancashire
weavers have resolved that a district be
brought out on a strike and supported by a
contribution from other districts until the
masters conceded the advance of wages. 4
general lockout is expected.
The Destructive Storm in Jamaica.
BALTIMORE. September 6th.-Galps Npcs
Letter Of the 2Sth contains further particulars
of the storm which devastated Jamaica.
Utter destruction followed the storm, and
the damage could not be estimated. Prison
ers were released to save their lives, threat
ened by falling buildings. Two women were
them. At Newcastle one soldier and three
women are reported killed. Not a green leaf
is to be seen for miles, and twenty years will
be required TO restore the place to the condi-
ton which existed before the storm.
Watching Railroad.
ST. PETERSBURG, September 6th.-The rail-
road from this city to SimpheroIol VS.
watched night and day by 1000 peasants and
40, 600 troops during the Emperor's recent
journey to Livadia.
Russia and China.
ST. PETERSBURG, September 6th.-It is in
teresting to know that the transfer of the
Kuldja negotiations to Pekin is at the desire
of Russia and not of China. The Marquis
| Tseng will probably soon return to London.
One consideration weighing heavily with the
Russian Government is that some satisfaction
must be given to the country for all the war
preparations, especially for assembling a
large fleet in Chinese waters, and that
if Russia sends representative to
arrange matters at Pekin, it will
look as though the feet is taking An inf ~
tial part in the business. At the same time
Russia has not in the least abated her posi-
tion regarding the points Objectionable to
China. She still claims slice of the Kuldja
Territory, cutting the Kashgar highway, and
including one Of the most important passes.
1t is stated that Russian colonization on this
territory had actually begun.
Attempt to Pire Dulcigno- Modification
or the Porte.
VIENNA, September 6th.-The Albanians
have twice attempted to fire Dulcigno. Ria
Pasha has formally notified the local authori-
ties that the town will be ceded on the 18th
instant.
The Powers have informed the Porte that
its last offer, relative to the Montenegrin
frontiers, is unsatisfactory, and that the
naval demonstration will take place. The
situation is regarded here as full of danger.
The Loss of she Enemy Near CandaIlar.
CANDAHAR, September 4th.-The cavalry
patrols report the villages full of the enemys
dead and wounded. The Cabulee regiments
have dispersed, and the Kizibbas cavalry are
seeking to come to terms. General Pbayre
is within two stages of Candahar, and will
halt for the present at Perie.
The Loss OF the British in the Last Battle.
CANDAHAR, September 9th. = Tho total
casualties of the reconnaissance of August 31st
and the battle of the 1st inst. amounted to
24S, including two officers slightly wounded.
not before reported.
Famine Impending.
CALCUTTA, September 5th.-The districts
which are threatened with famine are All
mednugguer, Poonah and Sholapore, where
tie rainfall during June and July was from
five to six inches below the average. The
situation causes great anxiety.