, 1888-02-11

ed a year ago Wnen 1t was feared there
would be war with France; since then
France had elected Il peace loving
President, and he could reaSSure the public
that where France was concerned the
prospects were peaceful. He had no APP
prehenSiOn of an attack from Russia, as he
had no belief in Russian newspapers, but an
absolute belief in the Cars word that he
had no wish for war. The concentration
of Russian troops on the frontier, he ac-
knOWledged, might appear serious, but he
could perceive no preteXt for a Russian
WAL, or a European war, as Russia had no
interest in conQuering PruSSian, or AuStrl-
an provinces. The publication of the Aus
trO-German treaty was not to be regarded
as an ultimatum, or a threat, as it merely
resulted from a wish that the world might
know the community of interest existing
between the contracting parties, as also the
treaty with Italy, WAS an expression OF com
mon interests. While placing reliance or
the strength Of the army, and fearing only
God, which fear made him love peace, he
would neither seek nor provoke war, but if
attacked he would fight hard. The Bill
then passed the second reading.
A Stockholm despatch states that a
PrOtectioniSt Ministry has been formed.
1t is reported that there is a Slight in
or ease in the Grown Princes larynX, which
interferes with the respiration.
The Afghan Frontier Commission has
completed its work, and the English mem
bers are returning home.
The San Francisco sugar retinprS con
tinue lowering prices, and it is reported
refnerieS have closed in New York and
Boston.
New York, February Sth-The pnblica-
tons respecting the AuStrO German Treaty
continue excited.
In the French Chamber of Deputies the
debate was begun yesterday on the Naval
Budget, Admiral Krantz declared that
France was compelled to keep vessels at
distant stations, and although admitting
that some reduction WAS possible, it would
be necessary, he said, to weigh well the
question before deciding on economy the
Committee on the estimates COnCurIed
with Admiral Krantz.
The Jockey Club has directed Sir George
Chetwynd to bring Il libel suit against
Lord Durham.
1t is stated that the Ailet Chiefs have
su bmitted to General Mariana, the com
mander of the Italian forces in Egypt, who
has promised to defend their territory
against tn" King of AbySSinia.
A Berlin despatch states that the
Committee of the ReichStag has approved
ire MIllGdlS AOdu On "ltAoo ONlHC"
ton.
The general opinion of the speech is
that Prince Bismarck wishes for peace;
referring to the other Powers, besides
Austria and Italy, with which Germany
has concluded treaties of alliance, it is
rumoured that he referred to Spain,
ROumania, and Sweden.
The Paris Evening Papers credit Prince
Bismarck with pacific intentions, and are of
opinion that his speech will make a favor
able impression on Europe, despite his
reservations; other papers believe that the
speech is more peaceful in appearance than
in reality, and contrast his words with his
acts, including the Military Loan for the
increase Of the army.
The Berlin press says that it is impOSsi-
BILE to build a golden bridge of peace in a
more friendly manner, adding that the
manifestation in the Reichstag reflects the
agreement of the German people with
Prince Bismarck's policy to act as guardi-
ans of the peace.
The Vienna papers state that the neutral
Powers will not demand Russia to disarm,
but Prince Bismarck'S declarations prove
that further ornaments are unneces-
sary.
The Moscow Gazette, discussing the
Austro-German Treaty, advocates an
alliance between Russia and England to