The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-05-06
LATEST FOREIGN NEWS.
The international Copyright Cues.
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LONDON, May j.-Earl Granville, Foreign
Secretary, recently addressed dispatch TO
Mr.. Lowell, the American Minister. on the
subject Of copyright, saying that it would
be satisfactory to England II "a treaty could
be negotiated with America on the same
basis as with other ountries-nameIy,
without any condition for the manufacture
Of English books in America; but IL this
condition is essential, England will negO-
liae on this basis a treaty providing that
books written by American authors
IN England shall be manufactured in Amer
lea in order 10 have a copyright there would
be covered by the existing act, but if it
provides that books written by American
authors in America shall be manufactured
in England. in order 10 have a copyright in
| England such provision would require the
sanction Of Parliament.
Mr.. Lowell replied that q treaty con-
iirmed by the Senate would be 4 law in
America. Possibly supplementary leglsa-
ton would BE- needed 10 enforce its pr0vi-
>ions in detail, bat that be understood that
this would follow aS a matter Of course.
ParneIl's Opposition 10 the Land Bill.
| LONDON, May j.-ParnclPs amendment
opposing The second reading Of the liud bill
declares that the land hlll in lis present state
would fnl TO secure to tenant farmers such
reduction IN rents As would afford adequate
protection TO their property in their hold
ings, aud would leave eycted or rack.rented
tenants in a dcfenceleS> position, and that 1t
offers 10 guarantee Of the creation OF a SUI
fcieEl number Of occupying owners TO
check the monopoly in land or make avail
able for the labOring population any OF the
| 90 .lcapa1 land fran q mich tho
former occupicrs were uniuslly evicted.
Monument in Westminster Abbey 10
Lord BeacODsiieid.
L0Np0N, May 5.-Mr. Gladstone an
nounced amid cheers In the House Of Com
nous to-day that he will move on Monday
next an address praying the Crown 10 pro-
vide monument in Westminster Abbey 10
the memory of Lord BcacOnSiicld, with an
inscription expressing The high sense OF the
House Of his rare and splendid gifts, de-
voted hbors in Parliament and great Of
fees OF state, assuring the Queen that the
House OF Commons would make good the
expenses attending the Throne.
Earl Granville gave 4 similar notice in the
| House Of Lords.
Billions Reported Resignation Denied
LONDON. Nav John Dillon. who was
arrested Monday evening l1s, and taken to
| Kilmainham jaiI. will be removed to the
| lufirmary to-day. There Is no cause for
anxiety regarding his condition. He SUI
| fers from chronic dyspepsia. The state
ment that Mr.. Dillon would resign his seat
IN the House Of Commons to-day was q
canard. The question will be left for the
decision OF the Executive Committee OF
| the Land League.
| ussS
| LONDON. Nav j.-The PdU-MQH GQzettt
says: "DisallectiOn is beginning to pre-
vail among the reasonable section OF the
Irish members Of Parliament at the slow
progress OF the land bill"
Policy of the Russian Ministerial
Council.
LONDON, May "a st. Petersburg dis
patch SAYS: AN impOi tani ministerial
council was held on Tuesday. IL was unan'
imously decided to favor unity Of admins
tratOn, which will involve ministerial re
sponsibllity, to be secured by conference:
of ministers under the presidency OF one o.
their number. The Car has offered Gene
raj MeIlkoff this presidency. lie is din
dent, but doubtless will accept. The ques
ton OF the conyoca,iOn OF deputies stand
over. but only for a moment. The danger
of the adoption Of the policy OF increased
repression is no longer formidable.'
Announcing Marriage Of Crown
Prince Rudolph.
| VIENNA, MAY 5.-The whole city is now
devoted 10 preparations for the reception OF
the Princess Slepbanie OF Belgium, who Is
TO he married TO tie Crown Prince Rudolph
on the 10th instant. The illumination o
the private houses aud Of the dome OF tht
Cathedral OF st. stephen by electric ligh
PROMISES TO be a great feature Of the iesliyi
lies. The town Is beginning 10 fill witt
strangers and the hotels are already so ful
THAT new arrivals have difficulty in fndin:
quarters.
France and the Tunis Affair.
MApEID, May Poe Liberal states tba
the Soanish ambassador at Paris has betl
nriyately informed that the Tunis afiai
wonld be settled within week, as Franc
is anxious to avoid further complications
II NAV be stated that the ministry are Ger
family DESTROYS TO settle the affair before th
Chambers reconvene. The only question
is how much pressure the Bey can S'anu'
Rumored Resignation Of Lord Sci
bourne
LONDON. Nav SIT is rumored IN IN
lobby OF the House Of Commons ms AFTER
noon that Lord SebOurne. Lord Hlgn Clill
ceilor. has resigned on account OF inc Di
for the amendment OF the Parliamentaf
oath act.
victor Hugo HI.
LONDON, May 5.-Victor Hugo Is sutlerlni
from a severe cold. His friends are uneis.
regarding his condition.
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