NEWS BY THE MAIL.

Globe, Volume IV, Issue 321, 23 June 1875, Page 3

NEWS BY THE MAIL.

The Auckland correspondent of the Otago Daily Times furnishes the following additional mail news;— GERMANY. The police have procured the arrest abroad of Duan, the principal conspirator in the plot to assassinate Bismarck and Dr Falck, minister of Ecclesiastic affairs. The Gazette says the prisoner is a relative of Archbishop Ledchouskie. The plot included the assassination of the Emperor. Three men were hired to carry oat the plot. The Standard's special from Berlin says the Prussian police are redoubled in vigilance, having received alarming notices of plots against Bismarck and minister Falck. A special staff of fourteen detectives has been formed for their protection. In the Lower House the Bill for the suppression of religious orders was read a second time, without amendment, and a Bill giving old Catholics a share in Roman Catholic Church property, passed the third reading by 202 to seventy-five. Instructions have been sent to the Provincial authorities of Prussia to treat the collection of money for priests who have been subjected to legal penalties as a punishable offence. The Roman Catholic Bishops of Prussia have decided to dissolve even their religious orders which the State tolerates, being unwilling to see them subjected to Governmental supervision. Six thousand German families are preparing to emigrate from Prussia on account of the oppressive Conscription. The inquiry instituted as to Catholic Societies in Berlin at the time of Kullman’s attempt to shoot Prince Bismarck, has been closed. A crowd of women mobbed an old Catholic school house at Konigshutte, Silesia, declaring they would never allow their children to become old Catholics. After much excitement, the military were called out, and cleared the streets, which were full of spectators. Twenty persons were arrested. SPAIN. The Carlist committee has received a telegram, dated May 3rd, reporting victories by Don Carlos, by the forces under the command of Laballs, at Breda, Levida, Sana, and Coloma. King Alfonso’s forces number 40,000. Ke lost five chief officers at Breda, and 350 at Sana and Coloma, Another victory for the Carlists under Gastello is reported from Aragon. The Government troops are said to have lost all their artillery and many prisoners. Alfonso’s General Decatra was killed. The Carlists have shelled Guetara, and done great damage.

A special from Madrid to the Daily News reports that the Papal Nuncio made a formal demand for the restoration of Catholic unity in Spain, and the Government replied that it is resolved to maintain liberty of worship. The Government forces gained a victory at Mouscouate, and captured a formidable position of the Carlists, with a loss of only ninety-three killed and wounded. The Carlists attacked Pampeluna on Sunday, and threw shells into the town. No casualties. The insurgents were finally repulsed. A decree is promulgated declaring that the Press is free to discuss all constitutional questions except that of Monarchy, and public meetings of a political character may be held. The decree concluded by expressing hopes of the Government for the reestablishment of representative regime, without which there can be nothing but anarchy. In the decree the Government avows its intention of doing justice to the Church. It has given a hopeful review of the military situation. Information has been received of smallpox being prevalent in the Carlist camp. An important political meeting at Madrid was attended by SOO gentlemen, who have had seats in the Cortes as senators or deputies. A resolution was unanimously adopted that on the opening of the next Cortes a resolution shall be submitted, formed on the basis of a compromise of all monarchical and liberal principles, ROME.

Pilgrims from Mayence on the 13th May waited on the Pope and congratulated him on the occasion of the 83rd anniversary of his birth. The Pope replied feelingly, and praised the German clergy, and exhorted them to steadfastness. Cardinal Antonelli is seriously ill, suffering from Bright’s disease of the kidneys. Serious doubts are entertained of his recovery. The journal La*. Voce deTa Vcrita is suspended for publishing the Pope’s address to the german pilgrims. Fatu, the Ministerial organ, authoristates that the Pope has resolved to cowpke the Vatican Council to discuss ecclesiastical reform. It uis announced, in a manifesto from Prince Napoleon, that he is in favor of a Republic in opposition to the restoration of the Empire. GREAT BRITAIN. Ajflfticle in the Times presents the conEnglish and American efforts to National Debts. “ We cannot but feel,” says the Times , “ that the United

States, in this respect, shows more high spirit of h nation’s consciousness of its great -destiny, and anxious, above all thi gs, that no shortcomings of the present genera'ion shall interfere with the teachings their cl il Iren have received.” The Times of May Ist devotes a leader to Sir Gecge Bowen, loud in his praise. William Stewart, captain of the ship Tweed, has addressed a letter to the Times, showing how frequently ships are exposed to a danger which resulted so disastrously in the case of the Cospatrick, owing to the untrustworthy character of the sailors. He says on his last voyage to New Zealand, in June, he had not been long at sea when he learned the sailors were plundering thecargo, and that naked lights were seen in the lower hold among the merchandise stored there. Two ordinary seamen were detected passing sardines and preserved milk into the forecastle, and were brought aft. After being confined, they confessed they were sent into the hold by the crew, and that several sailors had been many times into the hold with naked lights surreptitiously obtained from emigrants. The letter continues : —■“ Before sailing every possible precaution had been taken to prevent the crew gaining access to the hold, but it was accomplished by the men cutting a passage through the coal, removing the bulkhead, and passing out the plunder, which they secreted under the coal until they could get it into the forecastle When this discovery was made I refused to supply them with tobacco. Then their conduct became most disgraceful. They combined to neglect their duty in every possible way, shamming sickness, &o, although pronounced by the surgeon to be quite well. Their conduct became hourly more mutinous and disorder y, and they could not be kept out of the forecastle through the night, although the ship was running in dark, foggy weather, and in the vicinity of ice. On arrival at Otago the ringleader was brought before the Police Magistrate and sentenced to four weeks’ imprisonment with hard labor for neglect of duty, and eight weeks’ for embezzlement of the cargo. There is scarcely a vessel going to the colony whose owner does not have to pay heavily for loss occasioned by plundering cargo, but what is much more of consequence is the danger to valuable lives by crews getting into the ship’s hold with naked lights amid inflamable cargo, whereby many good ships and many unfortunate passengers have been sacrificed, whose number (?) could never be told, for the ships have been posted as * missing.’ “While I was in New Zealand, the Oathcart, another immigrant ship, arrived in Lyttelton with mutiny on board. If Plimsoil would take a few trips from the docks to the Downs in some outward boand vessels he would see a little of what masters have to contend with through the drunkenness and bad conduct of poor” ill-used Jack.” Mr Montgomery, the captain of the Queen of the Age, writes confirming (Japtain Stewart’s remarks, and recounting an experience similar to that of the Tweed during his last voyage to Auckland. Ha complains of the heavy sentence given for cases of burglary as compared to the trifling sentences for endangering hundreds of lives by plundering the cargo with naked lights. He add that if his vessel or the Tweed suffered the fate of the Cospatrick every effort would have been made to censure the owner and captain, while the noble British seamen, who caused the calamity, would receive a large measure of public sympathy. The steamship Cadiz has been lost near Brest, while on her voyage from Lisbon to London. Sixty-two lives were lost. The Cadiz got out of her course in consequence of the misreckoning of the captain, and struck and sank almost immediately. Mr H. Stern, a saloon passenger by the wrecked steamship Schiller, furnished the New York Herald correspondent with a graphic narrative of the disaster. He says that, after the vessel struck, he “ went into the saloon, and desired to arouse the women and children, who had all retired to rest. Life-preservers were distributed ; but, in the meantime the sea began to break over the vessel, so that it was ira possible to remain on deck. All discipline was at an end. The fearful surging waves were irresistibly rolling over the whole of the ship. Whoever could not cling to some firm object at a sheltered spot was presently swept overboard never to be seen again. About eleven o’clock I climbed up the mainmast, where I was safe from the immediate rage of the waves. The third officer kept firing rockets and blue lights as often as the elements permitted, to secure help from shore. There were lights burning in the pavilion up to one o’clock. Then suddenly there came a tremendous wave, and carried everything before it. It swept the whole hour e with all in it, mostly women and children, clean off the deck. One heartrending outcry from many voices rose to the skies ; then all was silent as the grave. Many persons who had sought refuge onj the bridge were swept away by the greedy waves ; at last also the captain, who stood at his post like a brave man, A boat was lowered, but it was stove and broken before it had scarcely touched the water. Another more fortunate attempt was made by three sailors, who got barely away from the ship’s side, but could not be induced to allow any others into it. S )on after this the lifeboat was launched from the side, with Poleman in command, but she careened over immediately, and caused the death of many of those who got in. They sncceeded, however, in righting her, and she afterwards reached shore with ten persons, assisted by the first boat. It was fearful the state of excitement and confusion on board. Many of the crew and passengers were intoxicated, with the chief officer having celebrated a birthday that evening. Morning began to dawn, and I counted about thirty persons clinging with me in the rigging of the mainmast. The ship went gradually deeper and deeper, and began to settle clown on one Bide, so that the waves went over the rigging. Between five and six o’clock our mast suddenly snapped off, and we were carried into the deep, and all except those who had saved themselves in the rigging were either slain by the falling debris or drowned; most of them were overcome by exposure and fright to such an extent that they were unable to make the least effort, and apathetically submitted to their fate. After being thrown into the water, I succeeded in catching two floating beams, with the aid of which I was kept afloat and washed towards the cliffs. As far as I can remember, I had been in this position for about two hours, when at last I saw a boat, I cried for help, and in a few minutes was saved.” London, May 19.

The sides of the wreck or the steamship Schiller have fallen in, covering her specie, the best part of her cargo, and probably a number of bodies, Blasting operations will

l>e commenced as soon as practicable. Among the bodies found was that of a woman, with Hu infant clasped in her arms.

AMEBIC AN NEWS.

The grasshopper plague continues to destroy the crops. Bobberies and murders in Texas are increasing. The reason Grant will not run for a third term, as alleged by the Philadelphia Ledger, is because his life was threatened, anonymously, unless he declared his intention not to offer himself again for the presidency. Telegrams state that a Rio Janeiro firm, Viscount Nymon and Co, bankers, have suspended payment. They promise to pay in full, if given time. The Government is hastening to the general relief in the present financial trouble.

The dispute between the Pacific Railroad and the Steamship Company is settled by a contract for 48,000 dollars for overland freight. Mexico is in a deplorable condition. Armed bandits are robbing everywhere, in the name of religion. Black vomit and small pox are making fearful ravages at Vera Cruz.

MISCELLANEOUS.

The special correspondent of the Daily Times furnishes the following items: - The reported resignation of Earl Pembroke is said to be premature At a dinner to Sir George Bowen, the Duke of Edinburgh presided. Sir J. Fergussou created great applause by the announcement that Sir J. Vogel had succeeded m negotiating for a New Zealand cable. Sir G. Bowen gushed immensely over his services to the colonies, and said—“ From Queensland he was promoted to New Zealand, which, as my right honourable friend and successor, Sir J. Fergus on, will confirm, is one of the most interesting and fascinating countries in the world, I there presided over a body of most energetic and enterprising settlers, who glory in naming their adopted country as the ‘ Great Britain of the South;’ and also over the Maoris, noblest race of —I will not say dark-skinned —men, which have ever been brought into contact with civilisation, I came to New Zealand at a most critical period of its history, when the state of the Maori Highlands was analogous in many respects to the state of the Scotch Highlands in the days of Montrose and Dundee—indeed, down to the insurrection of 1745. It will be remembered that of the chief Scotch clans about one half supported the House of Hanover, while the other half adhered to the House of Stuart, the native dynasty. So of the Maori clans, about one half ranged themselves on the side of the Queen, while the other half adhered to the so-called Maori King. Under these circumstances the true course was to adopt the general policy of Lord Chatham and General Wade in the last century. They pacified the Scotch Highlands. In other words, the local chiefs were induced to raise their claims for the Queen, while thousands of Maoris who a few years ago were in arms against us have since received pay for working on railways and roads, opening up their own mountains and forests, and practically rendering future rebellions impossible. In fact, the true weapons for conquest of the Maori, as of the Scotch Highlands, have proved to be the pickaxe and spade, not the sword and rifle. This is the ‘ only witchcraft we have used.’ In New Zealand this is briefly the policy which was carried out during my government and that of my successor, Sir James Fergusson, by Sir J. Vogel, Sir Donald McLean, and other able men, and which resulted in the final pacification of that glorious country. The Queen has now here no sure and more loyal subjects than many Maori chiefs.” On the subject of federation, Sir George said Englishmen at the antipodes, like Englishmen at home, dislike constitutional changes, without any need for them. He advocated colonial reciprocity. Mr Gorst, M.P., at a meeting of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel, said that, to compensate for the misery brought on the Maori race by the introduction of rum and other evils of civilisation, a special effort should be made to benefit them by the spread of Christianity. Sir James Ferguston at a deputation of colonists who waited on the Earl of Carnarvon for the annexation of New Guinea, said very little was known about New Guinea. It would be rash to undertake the responsibilities without knowing something of their probable extent. The Princess of Wales has several times been to hear Moody and Sankey. They presented her with a handsomely bound copy of the Hymns. The Revivalists are now preaching in Her Majesty’s Opera House. Many of the nobilfiy are attending. Many assertions are made relative to the profits accruing from the undertaking, which are disbelieved. Their financial affairs are managed by a Committee. Their expenses are estimated at £24,000 a year.

The New York Herald publishes, under the heading of a cablegram, a statement that Moody and Sankey are in the employ of Barnum the showman. There is a clerical scandal in the diocese of Bangor, in consequence of a child being born by a young lady to her stepfather, a clergyman. It has led to great indignation. Both disappeared. The Standard's Melbourne correspondent, writing on April 13tb, considers the action of Sir George Grey on the provincial question must result in the defeat of Vogel’s Bill. Mr Farnell, M.H.R., has given up the Belfast emigration agency, and returns to the colony with Vesey Stewart’s party. The youth O’Connor, who, on the day of thanksgiving for the recovery of the Prince of Wales, attempted to shoot the Queen, was arrested again on the sth inst. The Queen was holding a drawingroom reception at Buckingham Palace, and O’Connor was found standing in the same place in front of the railings, as on a former occasion, with a protruded pistol at the Queen. His arresi was quickly made, O'Connor was sent to Hanwell Asylum, by order of Sir Thomas Henry, the chief magistrate at Bow street Police Court, on certificate by two physicians, that the prisoner was subject both ti homicidal and suicidal impulses.

The Examiner mentions a rumour that Disraeli will resign at the end of the session It believes there is foundation for it, as th Premier’s disability for continuous work if damaging to the Government. The New Yorlt Herald's special correspon dent from Mandalley, of JH-.y 22nd, writim in reference to the threatened war with Burmah, says the King of Burmah is most anxious to settle the matter between the

British and Chinese Governments amicably. Lebdie, the Chinese General, who is supposed to have arrested Colonel Brown’s u I vance, in March, for territorial exploraions, arrived at Mandalley three days ago. He is bearer of dispatches from the Court of '‘ekin. The King denies all complicity in the failure of Colonel Brown’s expedition. No serious difficulties are anticipated. A telegram received at the Russian embassy, Paris, states that the Czar has left Berlin, thoroughly convinced that a conciliatory sentiment, of a nature to ensure the maintenance of peace, prevails there. Similar intelligence has been sent to all Russian legations in Europe. As a religious procession was passing through the streets of Berlin it was assaulted by the populace and the ranks broken up. The police, with drawn swords, charged upon the rioters. Ten were arrested. Members of the procession took refuge in neighbouring houses and were subsequently released.

The Roman Catholic bishops of Prussia have addressed a petition to the Emperor, and received a reply last month from the Minister of State. They have made a rejoinder that to reject the decision of the Vatican Council would be equivalent to the abandonment of Catholicism, and they are convinced that the Holy See would never be unwilling to act in conformity with all proper decisions of State Gc vernment. A cordial meeting has taken place between the Czar and the Emperor, at Berlin. A Pastoral from Cardinal Manning, read in all the Catholic churches of England, protests against tnc persecution of the Church in Germany and Switzerland, and accuses Bismarck of seeking to raise the animosity of the Powers against freedom at the next conclave. The Glohe says it has reason to believe that the Daily JSews report of the intended resignation of the Earl of Pembroke is unfounded. The Paris Moniteur, in an editorial referring to the course taken by the British Government during the war alarm, says : “ England, by raising her voice in favor of peace, has naturally recovered just authority and influence in Continental affairs, and the present Ministry has acquired a degree of strength and power which will procure for it the grateful respect of Europe.” The Pall-mall Gazette says:—“ Russia is annoyed at England’s persistent refusal to participate in the St Petersburg conference, and the coldness of other countries.” The Tilton-Beecher trial continues, Both sides are sanguine of a verdict. Those favoring Tilton say he believes that the public has not been disappointed in respect to his case.

A telegram from Osceola, Pa., dated May 22nd, says all that is now left of this thriving town is about thirty houses—everything else in the place is a mass of smouldering wood and ashes. The fire commenced in a Presbyterian Church, with a strong gale blowing from the hill directly towards the centre of the town at the time. In three hours the devastation was complete. The people were obliged to fly for their lives, and leave everything behind them. Reports from the Pennsylvania upper coal region indicate constantly increasing outrages. At several places where the miners have shown a disposition to continue work, threatening warnings are posted around. Attempts have been made to throw trains off the track. Damage has been done to property. The railroad and telegraph offices at Locust’s Summit have been burned by incendiaries.

An attempt was made to burn the town of Shenandoah, Pa. At Rule’s Hotel it was discovered that coal, oil, and lighted matches had been thrown in at the windows. Several dwelling houses and carpenters’ shops have been burned to the ground. While the firemen were working on the adjoining buildings b third alarm was given up the town. Lumber yards were fired and partially destroyed. The citizens are much alarmed, and vigilance committees and committees of safety have been organised. Several parties have been arrested charged with being connected with the incendiarism.