Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-05
ATTACKING THE MINISTRY
PARIS NEWSPAPERS AND PEOPLE
 CRlTICISE IT SEVERELY.

the Cabinet Three Months Lease of
 Life-Manchester's Bi-Netallic Confer.
 ence-Emperor Frederick's Physicians.
 LONDON, April 5-With the single excep- tlon of La Justice, every newspaper in Paris has joined in the attack upon the ministry, led by La Republique and The Debats The appointment of M. Goblet to the ministry of foreign affairs is especially condemned, not that the gentleman leans toward measures of revenge, but because of his we'll known ina bility to control his temper. The concensus of newspaper opinion is that he is more dangerous than any other member of the cabi- net, for, while the blunders of the other can only cause inconvenience and annoyance at home, the unconcihatory disposition of NJ. Goblet will make the settlement of passing events with foreign countries extremely diff cult, and naturally still further impair the dip lomatic position of France abroad. The Schnaebele affair in the hands of NJ. Goblet it is argued, would have placed France in great danger, if it would not have actually involved her in war.
 The impression generally obtains that the lease of life given to the cabinet by Gen. Boulanger-three months-is longer period
 
 than it is likely to have.
 The bi-metallc conference assembled at Manchester, with Mr. Henry H. Gibbs, for merly governor and at present director of the Bank of England in the chair. Mr. Gibbs, in his speech on assuming the presi- dency of the conference, asserted that the foremost objects sought by the conference were an agreement between France, Germany and the United States to accept the principle of the restoration of par gold and silver currency, the opening of the British mint to this species of circulating medium, and the fixing of uniform rates. Papers were read by Mir. Samuel Smith, M. P. for Flintshire, Professor Nicholson and others
 The invitation of Emperor Frederick to Dr. Wolfenden, of Bolton, to visit Charlotten- burg, has created a great deal of surprise, in view of the German opposition to Dr. Mackenzie, and consequently to all English physicians. It is presumably intended that | Dr. Wolfenden shall remain in attendance upon the emperor during the absence of Dr. Mackenzie in London, and this assumption is put forth as verification of the repeated as- sertions that Empress Victoria is resolved that her husband shall not again be left in the hands of German doctors alone. Dr. Wolfenden took his departure for Charlotten- burg yesterday afternoon.
 Prince Alexander of Battenberg, erstwhile of Bulgaria, is shortly to visit Charlotten- burg. It is well known that Princess Vic toria, the eldest unmarried daughter of the German emperor and empress, has for long time been enamored of Prince Alexander and as the prince is an especial favorite of the mother and grandmother of the princess it is thought that Alexander's visit may re- | suit in a wedding.
 The Chamber of Deputies President.
 PARIS, April 5.-In the chamber of depu- ties third ballot was taken for president, resulting in the choice of M. Moline by seniority, he and M. Clemenceau receiving 16S votes each
 The senate resolved that in view of the gravity of the situation a too lengthy proro- | gation of the chamber would be attended with great inconvenience M Moline, in ac- cepting his election to the presidency, re- auested the support of the deputies who had given their votes to M. Clemenceau, in order that he might overcome existing difficulties If the chamber would afford to the country the spectacle of impartial discussion, France | would return to a regime which would ensure tranquility at home and peace abroad. The chamber adjourned until May 19.
 War Ships Will Enforce Our Demands.
 TANGIER, April 5.-The government of Morocco has replied to Consul Lewis, refusing to accede to the demands of the American government, with reference to the imprison- ment of Rabal It is expected that Ameri- can war ships will take rigorous measures to enforce the demands
 Germany's Opinion of Frances Cabinet.
 BERLIN, April 5.-The North German Gazette refers to the new French cabinet with expressions of contempt, and thinks it will play Gen. Boulanger's game, whether it wishes to do so or not. The German and Austrian press generally give the cabinet a short lease of power.
 Forbidden to Trade with China. LONDON, April 5.-An order of the Chinese government, forbidding foreign steamers to trade at the inland port of Chun-Khing, has created great excitement in Manchester, which city has hitherto conducted an exten- sive trade with that port.