Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1885-04-18
FOREIGN.

/ N. Henri Bussan, the new prime minister
| Of France, stated that France would insist
upon China recognizing French prOtectO-
rate over both TOnquin and AMMAN. He
also demands vote of credit for 100, 100000
francs to enable the Government to carry
out its policy in relation to China.
The grand shereef Of Mecca has issued a
prOclama ton declaring ell mahdi an out
law, and notifying all true MOhammedans
that the English have right to treat him
as a common murderer.
Lord Duferin, viceroy OF India, sends
word to London that the negotiations be
tween himself and the ameer of Afghan
istan are satisfactory to both the British
and Indians.
The British Government has received in
formation that there has been recently an
immense increase in the number of Rus
sian troops in Turkestan.
HostiIities between Guatemala and the
allied republic have been suspended, and
an armistiCe Of one mOAth's duration has
been announced.
The Lord Mayor Of Dublin is again in q
dilemma concerning the displaying of the
flag during the visit of the Prince of Wales.
France, through her prime ministers
tells Europe and the world that she means
to be one Of the first powers Of the universe.
A Paris newspaper declares that 10000
men stand ready to sweep away the French
senate ii it refuses to vote for dissolution.
Prince Jerome Napoleon advises his fol-
lowers to oppose the immediate dissOlu-
1 on of the French chamber Of deputies.
Orders received at Calcutta from London
direct active preparations for war, nOtWith-
standing the pacific assurances Of Russia.
Russia is making active preparations to
put the great naval and military station at
CrOnstadt in a state OF complete defence.
London papers generally declare Russia's
answers regarding the Afghan frontier dis
pute to be eVasiVe and unsatisfactory.
The House of Commons had a stormy
session at Ottawa in the discussion Of the
rebellion near Winnipeg.
The French chamber of deputies voted
10000, coo francs to carry out the govern
ments Chinese policy.
Sixty-fve British officers have embarked
for India, having been ordered to rejOin
their regiments.
The President of Salvador is not yet GER
tain of victory in spite Of the reported
death Of BarriOs.
Mr.. Gladstone thinks that the difficulty
with Russia can be settled by diplomatic
methods
The Sc ventieth anniversary of Bismarck's
birthday was celebrated at Berlin. 1t was
a grand affair.
The entire Ferry cabinet resigned, owing
to an adverse vote in the French chamber
of deputies.
The Chinese proposals of peace stipulate
that TOnquin is to be Ceded TO China and
that no indemnity shall be exacted by
France.
Once more it is reported that an armis-
tice has been signed between France and
China.
Indians are 800 strong at Poundmakers
reserve and are threatening to burn the
town.
The French chambe voted the additional
100000 for the TOnquin campaign.
N. Henri Brisson has accepted the task
of forming a new French ministry.
Osman Digna's son was shot in the recent
engagement in the SOudan.
. A review of the British and native troops
took place az RaWal-Pindi.
Riel and his rebels have organized a pro-
visionaI government.
Arab deserters report that Osman Digna
has but $50 followers,
Gen. Campenon has been reelected as
French minister Of war.
Bishop Cofn, Catholic, Of Southwark,
England is dead.