Morris tribune., 1883-04-07
FOREIGN NEWS.

Dublin Gable: Notwithstanding the TACT
that hundreds of witnesses have been ex-
amined in the private inquiry still proceed
ing at Dublin castle aud that every effort
has been made to secure some evidence con-
firmatory of Carey's statements, il is fact
that up to the present time nothing what
ever in cOrroboratiOn of the story told by
Carey has been obtained. The belief is be-
coming widespread that the Dublin author
tiles made grave mistake in accepting
Carey as all inforller, and the opinion is
low generally expressed that James Carey
himself was in reality the head and front of
the conspiracy.
The decision to change the uniform of
the British army from the time-honored
scarlet to the soberer gray staggei ed the re-
cruiting 'sergeants, who feared that, in
the absence of the scarlet. their occupation
would be utterly gone, and forever. 1t has,
however, been decided to keep the scarlet in
the garrison towns in order to lure the rus
tics, but to wear confederate gray whenever
the soldiers are sent out upon active ser
vice. The change-which will begin soon
is another blow of the reforming pickax
in the structure of the old British army.
Consul General John s. Mosby of China,
writing to a friend in Washington, says:
81 don't suppose Boss Malone would OBJ
ject to my having them," meaning some
official papers. Malone has just objected
successfully to Mosby's appointment, at
tern Pennsylvania. Represen tative Paul,
one of Mahone's men, got the place.
DIR. Gully of England, notoriousiin con-
nection with the Bravo case is dead.
Charles Delaney Tnrner Bravo, barrister,
died suddenlyiand mysteriously at BALKAN,
Surrey, in April, 1876. SuiciLe was at first
suspected, but the verdict of the jury was
willful murder by the administration of tar
tar emetic, but not sufficient evidence to
fix the guilt upon any person.
The projected universal conference at vi
emma of persons interested in the Red Cross
society of Geneva, which was to have taken
place during the coming winter, has been
abandoned. The German government will,
therefore, enter into negotiations with the
various countries of Europe with the view
OF furtheriDg the objects OF the society.
King Alphonso of Spain has conferred
the order of the Golden Fleece upon Crown
Prince Frederick William. This gives great
satisfaction in Berlin, where the relations
of Germany ard Spain are considered ola
friendly character, despite the difference
with respect to the commercial policy of
the two nations.
Parnell has received a letter from his
friend and colaborer, William Redmond,
who has gone to Australia to organize the
land league of that country. Redmond re-
ports that he has been successful beyond all
expectation, and that the prospects are bet
ter for Ireland on account of his visit.
The statement that Minister Lowell will
not in+ercede in the case of Micheal Boyton,
who was arrested at Kildare recently, was
made by Dublin correspondent of the
Standard, and is an inference drawn from
the fact that it had been previously proved
Boyton is not an American citizen.
Returns of the fiscal year ended March 81
$4,000, 600, and expenditures f89,0S6, OOO
The Times says the greater part of addition
al funds voted for prosecuting the war in
Egypt were betrayed from the total expen-
ditures.
William Dixon, arrested by the American
Express company in Winnipeg, on sus-
picion of being concerned in the $15,OOO
robbery, and acquitted, has brought suit
against the company for damages for false
Imprisonment.
A large meeting of American artists in
Paris have protested against the new tariff
rates of 80 per cent. ad valorem on produc-
tions of foreign artists. Congress is asked
to place such works on the free list.
Five men charged with attempting to take
the life of Signor Coccapeller, nored social
ist and member of the chamber of deputies
have been placed on trial at Rome The
principal one is named Togretti.
Bismarck is suffering from neuralgia.
Both sides of his face are affected His con-
dition is not improved, and he is compelled
to maintain recumbent position.
As Ia precautionary measure orders have
been issued that the passage which under
lies the residence of Gladstone shall here
alter be closed at sunset.
1t is officially announced that the emper-
or of Germany has virtually recovered his
usual condition of health.
1t is whispered in London that Mr. Fos-
ter will succeed Lord Lorne as governor
general OF Canada.