Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-04-16
POLITICS IN EUROPE.
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The ceremonies attending the reception OF
the Turkish frmsn OF invsstiture by Abba
Pasha. the new and youthful ruler Of Egypt.
have disclosed . state Of affairs indicating an
effort on the part Of Egypt to secure absolute in
dependence from the sultan
Through the victorious sword OF Mehemet
Ali the founder Of the khedivisl dynasty at the
beginning OF this century and the skillful di-
plomacy OF Ismail Pasha more recently. Egypt
10 only bonnd to Turkish suzeranity on the
following main points: First, she can have no
second, nor keep larger army than few
thousands and no navy at all; third. the viceroy
n compelled to pay heavy annual tribute.
In this attempt toward independence young
Abeas Pssha Is strongly supported by England
and by the diplomacy of the triple alliance
while he is opposed by France and Russia
allied to maintain the 'statu quo"
The occupation Of Egypt by England, which
mas already lasted about ten years on account of
her control of the suer canal, which
English capital controls Cairo and
Constantinople since the purchase OF the canal
bonds by Disraeli. together with the efforts OF
the present khedive, indicate that Egypt is
gradually but surely progressing toward entire
freedom from Turkey.
At meeting held by consus general Of
foreign powers at Cairo the refusal OF the new
khedive TO 60 to Constantinople for the in
vestiture was discussed and approved
Ey ey the majority. Consequently the
situation in Egypt as favorable to the political
aims OF England and predict that, while English
occupation will not discontinue, the separation
Of Egypt from the Turkish empire is but ques-
tion Of an opportunity.
THE REsIeSArIoS OF THE ITALIAN CABINET.
The ministerial crisis that caused the with
drawal Of the cabinet Of Marquis di Rudini
came Unexpectedly in political circles,
though it was known that discrepancies
OF a serious nature existed among its members.
owing to the artificial homogenity on which
the cabinet itself had been organized fro m the
first.
The principal reason for the present
crisis 10 to be found on opposition encountered
by Signor Luzzato, the minister OF ths
treasury, to reach Q perfect equilibrium
of the Italian Budget for 1892. which according
TO the cabinets platform was intended as being
the main feature Of the direction that sue
ceeded Signor C~.spis rule in Italy.
While the m ulster Of the Treasury insisted
on the reduction OF military expenses other
ministers declared themselves opposed to il ow-
ing to international agreements with the Triple
Alliance and the present situation in Europe
But as the crisis is Of an ernaicharacter not
the outcome Of the parliamentary opposition.
an as no foreign subject is directly involved
in it the Marquis di Eudini has been directed
by King Humbert to reconstruct the ministry
1t is expected therefore that the new
cabinet will be composed Of about the
same men. probably with the exclusion of
Signor Nicotera. and on the same financial
basis The point ''de facto" of the controversy
that brought about the resignation was the op-
position met by Signor Luzzato in re-establish-
ing an old financial measure relative to the
holders Of Italian bonds abroad held to be
intended TO prevent speculation in such securi-
ties. On this subject the majority Of
the ex-cabinet, while doubtful Of the
efficacy Of the measure, opposed it
on the ground that its resumption
might influence foreign exchanges against
the italian rent Though no announcement
mas been made Of expected disturbances in
connection with the demonstration of MAY 1,
stringent orders have been impaired
10y Signor Nicotera, the ex-minister of
the interior, to the police department
and to the commanders of the garrison OF the
principal cities Of northern and central Italy,
where popular movements only are probable.
Private dispatches from Rome give evidence
of the satisfaction OF the Italians over the news
concerning the resumption Of the amicable re-
lations of Italy with the United States 1t is
assured that Italy will now be represented at
the naval review at Hampton Roads next spring.
also ut Chicago in 1893 by u royal commissioner
who 10 expected 10 be deputy.
FRANCE AND THE WORLDS FAIR.
President Carnot has decided not to send for
tho present a special commissioner general to
the exposition, the consul general of
France ut Chicago being intrusted with
the position Of representing that
nation, but an eminent statesman is expected
to be sent here to assist in the official inaugura-
ion OF the fair. Among those who stand
the greatest chance of being appointed to
represent the republic the French press
give the name OF ex-Minister Spuller
the most intimate friend of Gambetts
and actual director Of the important news
paper of Paris, La Repr clique Fran
':aise. Mr.. Spuller, with late Admiral
j. de la Graisere and Count de Lesseps rep
resented France at the patriotic ceremonies Of
the unveiling of Bartholdis statue OF liberty in
the bay OF New York.
The Loubet cabinet has gained popularity
since assuming the direction Of French
Affairs by showing a tendency to a
firm anti-clerical policy and also
owing to the instructions OF Leo XIII to the
French clergy. advising the necessity Of the
recognition OF the Republic Government by all
Catholics.
This for the present brings to nothing the
strong opposition and special plans Of the
highest French prelates, who, under the
leadership OF the archbishop Of
Paris. recently were arrayed against
the republic favoring the political parties
whose aim since 1870 is the re-estabiishmen of
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