The Portland daily press., 1888-02-08

the Reichstag Yesterday as an assurance Of
neace. The Standard, however, says: 1--WE
NAV be astonished at Blsmarck's language
and think it out of harmony with patent
facts but 1t would be impossible for any one
to maintain that so far as the immediate
prospects of the hour are concerned the
speech does not point strongly in the direc-
tion of the maintenance of peace, but his
tantalizipg reserve leaves us again to our
own surmises, and, what Is still more inn
portant. leaves Austrians and Hungarians to
their own surmises."
Ireland and the Pope.
DUBLIN, Feb. 7.--Archbishop MacEvilly.
at the opening of the annual retreat in Tuam
Cathedral today, declared that he had au-
thority to deny the rumors that the Pope op-
posed the legitimate aspirations of the Irish
people, Never had fouler calumny been
invented. Not in Ireland, nor in the world,
was there heart that btat with more friend
ship for the Irish than did Pope Leo's. Inc
high position of His Holiness imposed re-
serve, but he never turned against Ireland.
Bismarck's Motives.
BERLIN, Feb. 1T is remarked this af-
ternoon that although Prince Bismarck in
his speech denied that the Austro-German
treaty had been published as warning to
Russia he omitted to reveal the true motives
for its publication, and further that he made
no reference to the relations between Aus
tria and Russia.
The North German Gazette says that yes
terday's manifestation in the Reichstag re-
fleets not only the agreement OF the wnole
German peoplewith Prince Bismarck policy
but it also testifies to the unity and strength
with which they are ready in every way 10
III, ,1.A Al,Arr fncI. aOfn
peace
French Opinion.
PARIS, Feb. IN. Flourens, minister OF
foreign affairs, has hitherto had no seat in
the Chamber of Deputies. He will contest
one of the Bases Alpes districts. In his
electoral address he says that he trusts
France will advance in the path of democra-
cy, and that liberty and peace will be main
tanned with due regard for national Dig
nifty.
The Temps says it does not doubt the sim
eerity of Bismarck's endeavors to maintain
peace, because peace signifies the contlnu-
ance of the territorial status quo OF Europe.
"What," it asks, "can Germany desire
more?" The Temps declines TO advert 10
the superficial judgments" that the Cnan-
cellor pronounced in regard to France. Iney
are, it says. unworthy OF great politician.
Wndt HuSSid0S gay
ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. I'm political and
official circles here it is believed that the
profoundly pacific tone Of Prince Bismarck's
speech which agrees with Russia's aspira-
tions will produce an excellent and tranquil
izing impression everywhere.
The Viedomost says the publication of the
Austro- German treaty is an act of political
incivilty, and the treaty itself is an act of
perfidy and ingratitude towards the late
Gar, to whom Germany was greatly In,
debted for her unity. The Russlon official
organ insists that the treaty is offensive as
well as defensive, and advocates RussIas
abstention from all European counter alll-
ances. Russia it says, can have no dealings
with Europe, not even with France, but must
corfne herself to her great Eastern mission.
The Moscow Gazette proposes new ap-
proachment with England, and asserts that
Lord Randolph Churchill on his recent visit
conversed seriously with Russian statesmen
on the necessity of England and Russia
mutually guaranteeing themselves against
the dangers of the Central Eupopean league
and Prince Bismarck's C@sarlsm.
General VannOvski, minister OF war, Is
holding frequent conferences with the Car,
attended by his chief of staff, Gen. Abrutcheh
regarding the position on the frontier. Trust
worthy reports state that the utmost confus-
ion prevails in the transport and commits
sariat services. 1t is the accepted belief 10
official circles that the government Will make
no change in military measures already de-
termined upon.
The Moscow Gazette, discussing the Aus
tro-German teaty, says: An alliance be-
tween Russia, England and France must be
effected to counterbalance this peace league"
The university has reopened. and the stu
dents are resuming their studies quietly.
Peace, Not War.
MADRID, Feb. 7.-Senor CASTELAR, created
sensation in the Congress today by declaring
when monarchy implants Democratic re-
forms all Republicans must serve it, He
made long speech, reviewing the European
situation. He censured the policy of con-
slant increase of ornaments and policy OF
conquest, add drew comparison between
military and industrial nations. Spain, he
said, ought to follow the policy OF peace ana
progress and avoid conquests. He referred
elequently to the benefits to be derived from
general disarmament and defended the In
terests of Spain in Morocco. He declared
the time for military conquest past ana advo-
Gated free trade as beneficial to the working
classes. He applauded the liberal principals
of the present cabinet. CASTELAR, was en-
Enthusiastically applauded on all sides OF the
house.
Senior CASTELAR, said he considered Bis
marcks speech an indication, OF an APP
preaching struggle between the Germans
and Slaves, and believed that the hostility
between Russia and Germany was perma-
nent War. sooner or later, was In
evitable. The animosity between France
and Germany was only transitory and
would cease when the latter restored
Alsace and Lorraine to France. The resto-
ration of the provinces was the sole object
which urged France to seek Russian alli-
ance. This reconciliation was desirable for
all the civilized countries interested in check
ing the spread af Pan Slayism.
Foreign Notes.
Orders have been issued in Rome for the
transformation of rifles into repeaters for
both the active Italian army and the reserve
The change is to be made with every possi-
BILE despatch.
1t is stated that French, Belgium and
Dutch syndicate has agreed to negotiate q
Russian loan of 200 000,0 900 roubles.
General Boulanger attended aperformance
at Theatre du Batelef, Paris, Monday night,
and was greeted with tumultuous shouts OF
ssVive Boulanger" both in the theatre and on
the street.
The French government refuses to take
part in the art exhibition at Vienna as re-
prisal for Austria's refusal to participate in
the French exhibition.