The Portland daily press., 1888-03-27
GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.
Mr.. coschen Places the Budget Be-
fore the British Commons.
The Government Bookkeeping Makes
a credItabIe Showing.
Uncertainty OF the News Respecting
the Health OF the Emperor.

LONDON, Marcn 26.-Mr. GOSchen, Cham
cellor Of the Exehequer. introduced the budget
In the Commons this evening. The House
was crowded. Mr.. Goschen said the local
government bill gave special interest TO the
present budget. Hitherto the Chancellor OF
the Exchequer had to consider chiefly the
claims OF the taxpayers. On this occasion
the claim Of ratepayers had TO be considered.
The total expenditure for the current year
had been eS7, ,437, 900, showing a saving OF
e423,OOO on the budget estimate and aGl2,OOO
over the preceding year. The total revenue
was 9S9,5S9,000. being el, $4,000 more than
the estimate. The excess Of revenue over
the estimate, added to the saving in expedi-
lures, gave total realized surplus Of G2,185,-
OOO the greatest since 1874 He began the
year with balance Of f5,950,OO0, and ended
1t with balance Of 7,438,0O0 Coming to
the national debt Mr.. Goschen said they had
decreased the liabilities during the year by
a7,GOl, 600 the largest sum paid OF during any
year since 1872.
The total expenditures OF the coming year
we're estimated at CSC, ,910,0O0, a decrease Of
f512OOO compared with the present year.
The revenue Is estimated ot RS9, ,267 900, Civ
ing a surplus Of g., ,377, 900 over the expendl-
ture. They proposed to divert from this to
the local county athOritieS ~, ,125,O0O. This
would leave balance Of 91,252.OO0 They
desired to take penny of the income tax,
and as the balance was not sufficient, pro-
posed 10 raise enough by various minor taxes,
including a duty OF one shilling per
cent. on the transfer Of certain fugitive
stocks, six penny stamp on contract notes,
duty Of one pound upon every pleasure
horse, Of five pounds upon race horses, tax
on the issue OF new companies Of one pound,
per $1,000 capital and a duty Of five shillings
per dozen on bottled wines. BY these means
they would obtain surplus enough to enable
k1.a... a. 49, ~fFk g.
They had still surplus Of 9313,0O0. which
he surrendered TO the local authorities bud
get, which would further get 9340,000 from
new licenses. 1t was the intention OF the
government to utilize the revenue from the
Suez Canal shares, amounting TO E57O,OOO
yearly, raising on this same loan f2,3O0,OO0,
to meet the expenditures for fortifcations.
In this way they would avoid placing the
slightest burden upon the tax payers.
Goshens speech lasted four hours and
abounded In intricate details. Mr.. Childers.
who was himself formerly Chancellor OF the
Eehequer complimented Mr.. Goshen upon
the lucidity Of his statement. The speech
was frequently interrupted by cheers and ap-
plause. 1t is expected that the proposals In
the main, will be adopted. The budget has
Increased Mr.. G0schen's reputation.
Full Powers for Prince william.
The partial Regency conferred by the Inn
perial rescript on the German Crown Prince
is, as has been remarked here, more eloquent
than any balletin. 1t signifies two things:
first, the Emperor has been allowed 10 over
task his strength; and second. Prince Bis
marek is convinced that another crisis in
the Emperor's health Is not far off and this
published rescript is but the prelude to one
unpublished, comforting full powers to
Prince Wilhelm.
When the Emperor first arrived In Berlin
his doctors sanctioned and encouraged his
wish to devote himself to public business.
They thought that so long as he refrained
from using his voice absorption Of affairs
would divert his attention from himself and
his malady and benefit his health. They
have carried their theory too far, and Prince
Wilhelm's sudden appearance ON the scene Is
the result The cessation OF medical Dulle-
tins was fOretold by the Bergman party. 1t
Is reported that DIR. Bergman has an
nouneed the near approach OF another OF
of the menacing features Of the Emper-
or's Illness. This they thought he would
survive, but his condition would be so criti.
cal while it lasted that the doctors would
prefer TO say nothing
Prince Bismarck's health is such as to per-
NIT him TO get through his work, including
those daily four mile drives to Charl0tten-
burg, which. ever since the Emperor's ar
rival, have been a serious tax on his
strength. But the Prince Is obliged to take
unusual precautions. The condition Of the
veins in his legs Is worse than ever before,
and might easily become dangerous by i'm
prudent exertlon.
Yesterdays Announcement.
Emperor Frederick is improving owing to
the removal of a large piece Of diseased car
tiage. Such thing was never known be-
fore in case Of eancerous disease. Dr.
Waldeyer will examine the matter removed.
Thousands Dying.
Thousands are dying Of starvation In the
districts in Hungary.
In Wilson's Favor.
PARIS, March 27.-The court of appeals
has reversed the decision Of the lower court
and acquits NJ. Wilson of the decoration
charges against him. The other per-
sons tried with Wilson on similar charges
we're also acquitted. The judgment Of the
court severely condemns the acts imputed to
Wilson and the others, but declares that the
existing laws do not apply to the offenceS
charged against them.
Booming the Great Ditch.
De Lesseps writes to the financial eOrres-
oondents Of the Panama Canal company that
lew obligations have been subscribed for,
placing $4,000, 900 francs In the hands Of the
company. He regards this as satisfactory,
)ut authorizes the correspondents TO con-
nue to receive subscriptions. He hopes
Parliament will now authorize the issue OF a
ottery loan.
The committee has voted to consider the
oan.
Foreign Notes.
Emperor Frederick has pleased German
military circles by ordering the omission OF
The spring review of the guards
The French have completed the evacuation
Df the New Hebrides Islands.
Jean Marie Napoleon Desire Nisald,
French writer and member Of the academy,
S dead, aged 50.