, 1888-03-10

highly satisfactory.
Professor WaldeYer'S report of the Grown
Prince states that lie is suffering from can
Ger. The reason of Prince Williams visit
was to urge the Crown Prince to return to
Berlin at the Emperor's desire. Royal pow
ers have been given to Prince William, to
which the Grown Prince has assented.
A public reception was given at Birm-
ingham to Mr.. Chamberlain.
1t is stated that an avalanche has buri-
ed the Church and HOSpice of St. Bernard
but there was nc loss of life.
Premier Crispi, referring to the Modane
incident, declared in the Chamber that the
question was unimportant, as the French
soldiers had already been punished by
their " officers.
1t is understood that Count Herbert
Bismarck will have an interview with the
Marquis OF Salisbury regarding Bulgaria.
New York, March 7th-The death is
announced of the American authoress
Louisa May AlcOtt.
COnStantinOple news announces that in
accordance with the demands of Russia
the Porte has informed Prince Ferdinand
that his present position in Bulgaria is
illegal.
The Morning Post, commenting on the
situation, expresses the opinion that the
Porte's action impcrils the peace of
Europe.
In St. Petersburg it is reported that
Prince Ferdinand is preparing a manifesto
in reply to the expected ultimatum of the
Powers, and that he will proclaim Bulgaria
a kingdom, and ask for the Crown.
The official bulletin states that the
Crown Princes physicians deny the Press
reports respecting differences Of opinion
or that a dan gerOns turn Is imminent.
In the House Of Commons the motion in
favor of the appointment Of special com
mittees for Scotch business was rejected.
Mr.. GilhOOly has been SeDtenced to two
months imprisonment. He has appealed
and been allowed bail.
The Marquis Of Salisbury dined with
Count Herbert Bismarck yesterday.
New York, March h,-Despatches
from Berlin state that the Emperor had
AN extremely sudden attack yesterday,
and was thought to be dying, but later
reports state that he has rallied and may
live some days. His family were at once
telegraphed for.
The Crown Prince, who passed a good
day, will, i'll consequence of the critical con
ditiOn of his father, return to Germany
Immediately. Prince William has already
arrived in Berlin. The news has caused
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In the course of the debate in the French
Chamber OfDeputies NJ. FIoquet complain
ed that The speeches were too long.
The Government informed the Chamber
that they would decline the responsibility
if the Budget should not be adopted by the
end of the month. The estimates for agri-
culture were passed, a sum equal. to that Of
last year was asked for public worship, and
the first clause of the demand was adopted.
The proposal of the Minister Of War 70
create five Inspectors General was also
adopted.
The February trade returns show that
British exports and imports have increased
over one million pounds as compared with
last year.
Lord Charles Beresford, speaking at a
meeting of the Mercantile Marine, declared
it impossible for the Navy in its present
condition to defend the merchant service in
time of war, and he hoped to convince Par
lament OF the necessity for reform.
The Ri. Honorables w. H. Smith and
Edward Stanhope have had a conference on
the question of national d~efences, and have
agreed to the appointment of a commission
Ofinquiry into the Army and Navy.
New York, March 8th.-Later special
advices from Berlin announce that the
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