Telegram-herald., 1890-01-03


ever Ire latter Poser "a scoWunF -
I-rkev fe1 gbe d4s,ar1ly part she has
r-ge2 ia the rea eanon of tte
Armenian Clrlstl-ns, An3 may yet ae-
uaaa Armenia in satisfaction ~ l1e lu-
aeaaltg long due ~ her Greeoe Is IS
di>s8ateute ted - ever th0ugh size is now
placed apol 8 new footing by me mar
rage ~ 1er Crown Prince into t-e Ger
nl4n r0yal family.
Iheae is nothing new q note ln En-
gland. TIE Irlsn question is stlli 10 the
fore. b4t it has mainly been concerned
WIKI the London Times case
against Parnell and the fight an3
suicide ~ the forger PIguu. the
latest phase Of the difficulty be-
ing tle sensational oh4rsos made
against Paraeu by o Shea. which have
introduced q new element ln TIE compile
cation A pleasant event has been the
celebration Of The som birthday of
Nj Gladstone. which finds ham I'D the
enjoyment OF hearty vigorous o-i age
and ia the fun possession of bis ex-
trsordinary physical ana mental powers
France, in ghe midst OF hes political
turmoils has covered herself ni.h glory
by tho success cf her great exposition.
Notwithstanding the demands II mas
m ado uDon Der. she has found
ttmo 70 change her Ministry, VI.
Tirard taking tie place OF " de- Frey
cinet, 10 adopt the articles Of scrutin
d'arroud isement in her elections 10 sup
press tho Patriotic League. 90 carry tie
elections triumphantly for the Repab-
ncans. TO prosecute Boulanger TO con-
viction and drive him out Of the coun-
try. and 10 utterly crush out Bollanger-
ism.
Germany has had quiet year. Bis
marck. though burdened with the
natural ailments of old age, is still al
the fore, aiding the young Emperor
with his counsels, and compell-
ing the peace OF Europe The lat
ter has visited his roysl neighbors and
made a favorable Impression upon al
of chem. In order % better preserve
peace he has strengthened his army
and tnayy. He nas demonstrated
his business and executive ability by
settling dangerous strikes and dis
content among the workng-men. With
Bismarcks aid ho has renewed the pow
erful alliance Of Germany Austria and
Italy, and there arc good reasons for be-
heving that ne also has a friendly un-
derstanding with England.
Tho Netherlands have had an une-
venttul year. In March the King Of
Holland was supposed to be IN er'repis
and the Queen acted as Regent, but
since that time he has recovered His
southern neighbor, the King Of Portugal.
has died and his son Carlos has been
proclaimed King. lie comes 70 the
throne 70 find an exhausted treasury.
serious trouble with England over the
right 10 possessions IN Equatorial Az
RIGA, and con piracies among the Rad
icals TO establish republic. Spain has
been quiet though underneath the SUR
face there are also signs Of republican
conspiracies. Italy, by the aid of
her powerful allies has had peaceful
year. Russia mas contributed Nttlc 10
the record but the influenza and three
or four fresh attempts upon the life OF
the Gar, who still resolutely refuses 70
grant the wishes Of the NihiLsts.
The years record in Asia is remark
able for the progress which Western
civilization is making. The Russians
are building a great railroad across ST.
IBERIA which viii develop that vast re-
giOn and open il up 70 trade The
Niceroy Of China, aided by the young
Emperor. has overcome the conscrva-
tism of the Chinese and is introducing
railroads. telephones, telegraphs and
electric lights into the Celestial King
dom, while lit;lo Japan has taken "a long
step Toward by proclaiming a constitu-
uon and a representa-. form Of gov
ernment which viii be inaugurated this
year.
Africa has also been the scene Of
many interesting events. New rail-
road enterprises have been projected.
and the French Government has come
70 terms with England regarding tho
conversion OF the Egyptiau debt.
England reserying the option
whom 20 evacuate the countrv. The
dervishes have been driven back into
tue Soudan. most unfortunately for
Emin Bev. however upon whom they
fell Edriving him out Of the province
be had occupied 80 long and undoinC an
the good results Of bis administration.
The story % stanley heroic expc-
ditiou Tor his relief and its success IS
still fresh in the public mind Its ro-
sHlts viii he heard from iu ao future in
the opening up of the Congo Free State
as we'll - In tho important additions
which Stanley has uado ~ our kuosgl-
edge " che Dark Continent