Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-02-02
RUSSIA AND GERMANY.

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the unsatisfactory relations still existing be-
tween Russia and Germany the Cologne
Gazette, contending that the Austro- German
alliance was not prompted by hostile or sg-
gressive designs against Russia, says that if
the latter power will only honestly respect
the Berlin peace there need he no further
complications arising out of the Eastern
question in the future. But, continued the
writer, we in Germany are in a state of IN
certainty as to the course Russian policy
may pursue. In many circles, particularly
those connected with the army, the Germans
continue assured by tho events which re-
Gently occurred at Kalisch. We do not de-
sire to attach any exaggerated Importance to
this incident, but it is not without signifi
canoe, as sign of the sentiments prevailing
in the Russian army. Since the Moscow at
tempt and return of the car to ST. Peters
burg great confusion has been manifested in
the highest regions of the capitol. and it Is
not yet known what direction Russia may
take as regards home and foreign affairs.
THE MANSION HOUSE FUND.
DUBLIN, Feb. AT meeting of tie
mansion house committee, last night, Lord
Mayor Grey presiding, it was announced
thirty three thousand pounds had been sub
scribed to date and fl5,3 800 disbursed. The
chairman complained of the attacks which
had been made in America on the constitu-
| ton of the committee and its mode of distri-
button of funds entrusted to it, and read let
tiers from the Roman Catholic bishops Nc
Evily of Galway and Duggan of Clonfort,
expressing establishment at the attacks and
declaring that the mansion house fund is
administered solely with view to relieve
distress, and that the committee enjoys pub
lie confidence. Archbishop French, of the
church of Ireland, was present and joined in
these expressions. It was announced that
| tho committee had received three thousand
pounds additional from Sydney, making
| the total from the Australian colonies 81 1000
pounds.
FRENCH CUSTOMS TARIFF.
! PARIS, Jan. 31.-The chamber of deputies
to-day commenced discussion of the customs
tariff. Gambetta, in his Introductory re-
marks, urged the house not to mingle politi-
cal questions with matter of SO grave a
character. Reward, minister of commerce,
admitted that the tariff of 1860 had not
borne all the fruit which was anticipated for
it, but it had, nevertheless, caused a growth
of trade. The cotton industry had improved
since 1876. He, Reward, was consequently
of the opinion that an increase of "a per
cent. in the cotton duty would suffice. The
government wouldn't agree to increase the
duty on metals beyond the 40 per cent. rate
which the tariff committee proposes. Agri-
culture, M. Tirard said, had greatly profit
ed by the reform of 1860.
Prohibitory duties would not
benefit the agriculturist but solely middle
men. The only way to assist agriculture
was to give farmers facilities for irrigation
and technical instruction and to subsidize
agricultural societies. NJ. Tirard trusted
the chamber would grant credits for these
purposes France, he said, sends twice as
much of her product to England as she re-
ceives thence, and he claimed France is Ca
pablo of coping with all foreign competitors.
NJ. Tirard concluded by asking the chamber
to adhere to the present tariff as basis for
| a renewal of treaties of commerce. LORD,
Rouber's organ, announces that in case of a
dissolution Of the chamber the Bonapartists
will demand a revision of the constitution,
based upon an appeal to the people
ELECTION GOSSIP.
LONDON, Jan. 31.-Popular excitement in
Liverpool over approaching election for
member of the house of commons to fill the
vacancy caused by the death of John TORI,
increases daily. Liberals are confident that
the home rule vote, estimated at 10000, will
give them victory. They also have the vote of
temperance organizations, and Lord Derby 3
local influence. Conservatives declare a
bargain with home rulers will ALLEVIATE
many liberals and that their candidate,
Whitley, is is man of great personal popu-
larity. Contest is very keen. There will be
similar contest shortly at Southwark TO fill
the vacancy in the house of commons caused
by the death af John Locke. Southwark has
liberal majority of 500 on Birmingham
plan and liberal candidate will likely be a
thorough-going radical. In his speech in
Westminster last night VIM. Henry Smith,
first lord of admiralty, referred to
one of Parnelfs utterances in America to the
effect that Gladstone in his Midlothian cam
paign admitted public opinion in England
must be acted on in an extraordinary man
per in order to obtain attention for Irish
questions, referring to Gladstone as say
ing that the Manchester murder and Clerk
enwall explosion had prepared the way for
the re- establishment of the Irish church.
Smith said he deeply regretted that tho
| statement Of Gladstones high position had
put it in ParnelPs power to use language
quoted as argument in favor of illegal ex-
ercses of force to obtain political objects.
Smith, referring to John Bright's proposal,
called it a sham remedy for Irish land
grievances and said while it is our most
earnest desire to benefit Ireland by every
means in our power we cannot adopt this
| medicine.
OPENING OF PARLIAMENT.
LONDON, Jan. 31.-In anticipation of the
state ceremonial of the 9Th of February,
when the queen will open parliament,
arrangements are perfecting for the
royal procession to and from Westmin-
ster. The queen and Princess Beatrice, at
tended by the lords and ladies of the court,
will proceed from Osborne to Buckingham
palace, where they will be me. by the Prince
and Princess Of Wales, Prince Leopold and
the Duke and Duchess of Connaught. The
wife of Prince Henry of the Netherlands
arrived early yesterday at Buckingham pal
ace. Previous to the hour fixed for the de-
parture of the royal procession from the pal
ace her majesty's crown and regalia will be
conveyed from town to the lord chamber
Join,. offica whn, the royal Jewels will ha