Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-02
FOREIGN NEWS AND GOSSIP.

Peaceful speeches from leading European
statesmen were notable features of the New
Year receptions abroad. Herr Tisza, the Hun
garian premier, replying to liberal members
who offered him congratulations, adopted a
tone which increased the belief of Austrian
military men that war Is still beyond the bounds
OF the twelvemonth. Austrian and German
watchers of Russian preparations concur in de-
claring that Russia, in spite Of her recent eff
forts. continues in a state of military disorgan-
ization. Emperor William made no reference
to political affairs at his New Year reception to
the diplomats, but in addressing deputation
to whom he gave audience he predicted that
the year 1889 would be peaceful President
Carnot expressed hopes for a peaceful year.
King Humbert, at Rome. declared it his earn
est wish to preserve peace, and said he felt
peace was assured for the year.
Prince Bismarck's attack of neuralgia govt
is abating, but he il unable to fix a date for
coming to Berlin. The emperor and empress
sent Prince Bismark costly Christmas gifts. the
, emperor in a long autograph letter expressing
gratitude for Bismarcks services and hopes for
his early recovery.
The ailment of the czarina is said to be be-
coming like that from which her sister, the
duchess of Cumberland. suffered several
months ago. and the family physician has adj
vlsed the car to summon Prof. Leidesdorf,
who cured the duchess of Cumberland.
Deputy La Guerre yesterday entertained
Gen. Boulanger and a select party at dinner
Gen. Boulanger expresses himself as being
sure that he will win the seat for the depart
ment of the Seine.
MIR. Gladstone telegraphs as follows from
Naples: 1.-The Tablets version of my letter to
the Marquis de Riso touching the position of
the pope is untrustworthv. The statement
that l recommend international arbitration
upon the Roman question is incorrect under
the present circumstances"
An enormous laudsli6e oocurrad voc{ordov
at the mouth of the railway tunnel between St.
Raphael and Cannes, France, and the line is
blocked in consequence. No one is injured by
the accident.
Official statistics show that 1884, 900 strangers
visited Vienna in 1888, including $500 Ameri-
cans
1t is reported that Osman Digna has 1000
men and five guns at Handoub.
The public prosecutor has served upon Prof
Geffcken an indictment for high treason for
publishing extracts from the diary of Emperor
Frederick. 1t is voluminous document indi-
eating long trial and the calling of numerous
witnesses. The indictment traces the entire
working life of Geffcken in trying to prove
that he has been persistent enemy of German
unity.
The meeting of the socialist congress at
Hainfeld has been marked by moderation in
speeches and resolutions. A notable feature of
the congress has been the denuncation Of
violence, open or secret as a means of attain
ing ends.
The Hamburg Ndclrichten states that the
East Africa company is negotiating with the
African plantation company to join in COM
mon IN the support of volunteer force re-
cruited in India to restore order in East Africa.
Great anxiety is felt concerning the safety Of
the new steamer Gulf of Guayaauil, which
sailed from Liverpool December "a for Valpa-
raise. Two lifeboats life buoys and a quantity
OF wreckage belonging to the vessel, have been
washed ashore at Fishguard, Wales.
The game of base ball, yesterday, between
the All-America and Chicago teams, at Mel
bourne, was won by the latter. Score-All-
America, 8; Chicago, 9. The teams will sail on
the 7th instant
The council of the Russian empire has re-
jected the Tolstoi reform BILL