Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1884-01-17
THE OLD WORLD.
IN AMERICAN IN CANTOH ON THE
CHINESE TROUBLES.
Chinese Gordon Still British Omeer-BiS-
gar, NJ. p, Speaking Under Difficulties
The Corean Embassy-China and France
PRAISES FOB THE AMERICAN PRELArss.

The Corean EmDassy-Ch1na and France.
| PRAISES FOB THE AMERICAN PRELATEs.
BALTIMORE, Jan. 16.-The Suns Rome
special says: Cardinal Simon, prefect of
the propaganda, in an interview, praised
American prelates for their pisty and pa
triotism. Each bishop, he said, received
printed secret instructions as the result of
| their conference with Pope Leo.
These instructions will be conveyed to
the pIenary council at Baltimore on Nov.
20, and the instructions will then be con-
sidered in debate, and perhaps amended.
When adopted By the council they will be
returned to Rome, and the Holy See viii
confirm them as canon law for the
United States. Cardinal Simeoni noted
four of the points Of the Instructions; the
flrst point touches upon higher sacra-
dotal education which will embrace two
years course in philosophy and three
years in theology. a broader study of the
physical sciences as demanded by the
exigences of the lines and also a broader
Biblical exegesis throughout the &C.
cle5iastical history snd canon law. The
second point treats of the appointment of
Episcopal consultors, who shall be known
as canons, like Roman chapters, and with
similar duties, and limitation of the
number of rectors IN each diocese. The
third point relates to an improvement in
the method of nominating episcopal can
didates, and the fourth point to an i'm
provement in the method of pastoral do
cesean visitations, and the rules
creating the diocesan clergy.
1t also proposes to establish
ecclesiastical courts to try cases of disci-
pline, and report on the abuses arising
from picnics, fairs and other such enter
tainments, to improve and maintain Chris
tian schools. and to report the best meth
DDS OF preserving church property. Car
dinal Simeoni also said the council at Bal
timore will be authorized to determine q
prelim nary rule regarding the tenure of
priests. Cardinal Simeoni declined
to say who will be the next American
cardinal, but left it to be
inferred, that Arch Bishop Gibbons, whom
the pope esteems Will be appointed car
dinal. He said further that no pressure
vas brought to bear to withdraw the mis-
sion of Ssppiacci TO America, or to create
Arch Bishop Gibbons the delegate apes
tolic. The pope wished an American for
America. The appointment to fill the See
at Philadelphia is undecided, and probab-
ly will not be determined until March.
AN OUTSIDE OPINION.
NEW YORK, jap. 16.-A private letter
from gentleman residing in Canton, dat
ed December 5, says: China is determined
to fight and war can only be avoided by
France backing clear down to the ground.
France has made an awful muddle Of the
whole affair. Had she acted with force at
first, Tonquin would now be hers. and ev-
cry thing would now be quiet. The idea of
occupying a country with only 1000 or
1900 troops is too absurd for serious con-
tenn piatien. but Ilsat is 1st wsiat Francs
attem pied. France, in her delay and want
of resolution led China to believe that fear
kept her back, and this idea has taken
such a hold on the Chinese mind that she
will not be satisfied with anything short of
a com plete surrender of the position which
France has assumed at Tonquin. Troops
are pou;ing in from north and are being
raised here. The writer says Chinaman
told him, the other day, it is no use trying
to get along peace ably with a country like
France which is 81 emosttroublesome nation
which ever existed. China must rise up
as one man, and crush the pride of the
French. Germany tried it, but although
she succeeded in winning the day, she
stopped short of the mark. So now it
rests with China to complete the humilia
tion of proud and arrogant France. Such
is the sentiment of all Chinese, from the
highest to the lowest.
PROPOSED REFORMS.
LONDON, Jan. I6-Gladstone has issued
circular to the liberal members of the
Commons, requesting their attendance ct
the opening of parliament on the 3rd OF
February. He says that it is the desire Of
the government to submit to the Commons,
at the earliest day possible after its open
ing, proposals of much public interest and
Importance.
NEW STEAMSHIP LINES.
VIENNA, Jan. 16-The minister Of com
merce has approved of the scheme for
regular monthly line of steamers between
Trieste and New York, The steamers will
begin running on the 1st of February.
Railway and shipping rates on goods from
Buda. Pesth and Vienna to Now York via
Trieste, will be exceptionally cheap. The
Southern Pacific railway has also taken
the initiatory steps for direct line from
Trieste to New York via Havana. It pro-
poses making preparations for larger i'm
ports of American cotton, owing to the un-
settled state of.affairs in Egypt.
ECCLESIASTICAL AFFAIRS.
ROME, Jan. 16.-The negotiations before
the vatican and Prussia upon ecclesiasti-
cal matters is progressing favorably, an
an agreement is expected to be reached
shortly.
IRIsHMEN SHALL HAVE THEIR RIGHTS.
LONDON, Jan. 16.-In his speech at New
Castle, last night, Chamberlin, president
of the board of trade, said: "The govern
ment would not consider it's work com
plete until Irishmen possess the same
rights and privileges as Englishmen and
Scotchmen"
LAsKERs FUNERAL.
| BERLIN, Jan. 16.-A committee, under
the presidency of the president of the
reichstag will superintend the obsequies
of Herr Lssker, whose funeral will take
place on the 2Sth instant.
| CHINESE GORDON.
| LONDON, jan 16-It has been decided
to allow General (Chinese) Gordon to re-