Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-12-09
FOREIGN GOSSIP.

PARIS, DISC. Sin the chamDer OF Oe-
puties Oelafosse said, in his opinion war
with China was inevitable with the pres
ent government in power. He should net
vote for the credit, as it was a war credit.
Leon Renault declared the present govern
ment was not responsible for the situation
of affairs, the responsibility rested with
the uncertain policy formerly pursued.
He commended the stability oR the cabinet
negotiations with China impossible, be-
cause the Chinese in diplomacy were the
most shifty in existence. If the ministry
were defeated it would cause China to be-
lieve that France was drawing back.
Camille Filletar made violent attack
upon the policy Of the government. The
debate then adjourned until Monday the
9Th.
Ronr, Dee. 8.--Three Italian men Of
war are about to sail for Hong Kong TO
join the vessels Of the other powers in
protecting European interests il the East.
ST. PETERsBUBG, Dec. 8.-The cZar and
the German ambassador TO Russia were
among the notables present az the festi-
val III ST. Georges winter palace. This
grand dukes, Peter Nichailoyitoh and Geo.
Nichailovitch took the oath Of allegiance
at the state banquet. The ozar proposed
the toast to the Emperor William.
SYDNEY, n. S. w., Dec. 8.-A bill favor
ing the formation Of federal council as
drawn by the inter colonial conference
provides, that each colony be represented
by two members and Ihe crown by one
member from each colony. There will be
yearly sessions. Any three Of tbs colonies
will be competent to summon an extra
session. The first session is to
be held at Hobartown, Tasmania.
The council will be invest
ed with legislative authority, and matters
regarding the relations of the colonies
with the Pacific islanders go as TO prevent
the influx of criminals, and with respect to
matters Of marriage, divorce, naturaliza-
ton, enforcement of Criminal process, ex-
tradition, colonial defenses, quarantine
regulations, patents, copyright and bill of
exchange. The royal assent will be neoes-
council and viii be given through the gov
ernor of the colony, where the council may
be sitting.
LONDON, Dec. 9.-The steamer Queen,
from Charleston, is ashore on the island of
Nargen, full of water and lies in a danger
GUS position. The steamer Monk Seaton,
for Baltimore, had hole knocked in her
bottom and was run ashore.
PANAMA VIA GALVESTON, Dec. 6.-Difi-
culties are pending between the church and
state, owing to the archbishop of Lima
refusing to accept some nominations made
by the present government,
PARIS, Dec. 8.-Admiral Peyron, minis
ter of marine, has received dispatch
from Saigon stating that the French
forces had accommodated to within two
and one half miles of Bao Mini. Admiral
Courbet accommodated the approaches to
Sontay on the Red river on November 23d.
The French captured a junk near Haip-
hong laden with combustibles and seven
men on board.
Sub-Governor Haid Zuong having been
suspected of collision with the enemy has
been sent to Hsigon for trial. Admiral
Courbet in private letter to the Governor
of Cochin, China, states that operations
will shortly begin. He says We are eager to
march.
In the chamber Of deputies the debate
upon the Tonquin credits bill was re-
sumed. Delafosse continued his remarks
in opposition to the policy Of the govern
ment.
PARIS, Dec. 8.-Le Liberte and LIE Ma
tionoI publish reservedly, a statement to
the effect that. the Marquis Tseng since
sending in his dispatch to Minister Ferry
on the 9Th inst, called twice at the office
of the minister of foreign affairs for an
answer, allowing If to be understood there
| that unless a reply was speedily forth
coming, he would be obliged to demand
his passports.