SAN FRANCISCO MAIL NEWS.

Globe, Volume XX, Issue 1369, 5 July 1878, Page 3

SAN FRANCISCO MAIL NEWS.

[Per Australia, via Auckland.] The European Powers assembled at Berlin on the 13th June. Lords Beaconsfield and Salisbury and Odo Russell are the British representatives. Prince Bismarck and Count Von Bulow for Germany; Prince Gortschakoff, Count Schouvaloff, and Prince Danbril, the Russian Ambassador at Berlin, for Russia; Count Andrassy and Von Haynert, for Austria ; Waddington and De St. Villier, for France ; and Count Delanney, for Italy. The Turkish representatives are Sadyk Pasha, late chief of the Ministry, first plenipotentiary, and Catherlore Eff.mdi, Under-Secretary for Foreign Afriirs, second plenipotentiary. The Eastern question will bo dealt with in a broad seise, with the object of reaching a common understanding and consolidating the peace of Europe. The Russian Government have resolved to abolish jurv trials in cases of attempted assassination for political motives and acts of violence against officials. Madlle. Sassulitch, who shot at the St. Petersburgb. Prefect, is imprisoned at Schlasaeloenge. The editor of the "Levant Herald," an Englishman, was ordered to quit the country becaused he published a letter considered by the Turkis.i Government seditious, but Mr Layard interfered and the order was revoked. Mr Talbot, a Conservative, was returned for Oxford University, to fill the vacancy caused by Mr Gathorne Hardy's elevation to the peerage. The votes for him were 2687. Professor Smith, the Liberal, obtained 989. At Chantilly spring meeting, the French Oaks was won by Baron Rothschild's Brix Lapiere, Pristina second, and Raucoff third. The St. Petersburgb public were semiofficially warned not to believe various reports soncerning concessions by Russia. The people nevertheless fear they are too great. The "Agence Russe " publishes an article showing how greatly the wealth and prosperity of Egypt would be increased by European occupation. Malta despatches say that transports are ordered as a precautionary measure to take on board a coal supply for two weeks, and to be ready to start at six hours' notice. The International Postal Treaty was signed at Paris on Juno 4th. Mr Layard has been created G.C.B. Count Adide Caragiay Dhilliers, a Marshal of France, died on June 6ih. It is thought the Manchester cotton strike is near an end. The failure of Henry Alears and Huntley, of London, is announced. Liabilities, £400,000. The Apothecaries' Hall, Glasgow, was burned. Michael Still, a spinner, of Bradford, failed ; liabilities, £84,000. Geo. Ireland and Co., corn brokers, of Liverpool, failed; liabilities, £22,000. Wm. Cowper, builder, Manchester, also suspended; liabilities, £65,000. An order was made by Judge Sir James Ingham, for the extradition of an American named Gray, an alleged forger. The Bteamer Idalia of Williams and Gireon's line of Atlantic steamers went on the rocks on May 31st, near Conninberg light ship, off Brandrees on the coast of Ireland, and foundered in twenty-two minutes after striking. The crew and passengers were Ba^ed. Mr Gladstone opposes any protectorate over Turkey. He says such protectorate hardly end otherwise than in a total destruction of the Turkish power, and its disappearance from the earth. The widow of Earl Russell declined a proposal for the burial of her husband's remains in Westminster Abbey. The body will be interred in the family vault in Buckinghamshire. Sir Philip Wykeman Martin, M.P. for Rochester, died suddenly in the library of the House of Commons on 31st May. The Bank of England resolved henceforth to discontinue the use of the word " minimum" in announcing the discount rate. The open market rate, not the Bank's, will become the standard for money contracts. Lisbon experienced an earthquake. Nague, a former French Minister of Finance, is dead. The Empress of Russia is seriously ill of inflammation of the pleura and fever. The Voltaire celebration, which was organised by men of letters, took place on the 30r,h ult. at the Gaiety Theatre. It was attended by about 2000 persors. Admission was by ticket, for which from fifty cents, to eight francs were charged according to location, the receipts being devoted to the pc or of Paris. The proceedings was marked by no special scenes of excitement. Deputations of representations of Paris and the provinces, with banners, marched around the statue while bands played, and Andree sang the "Marsellaise." It was the original intention of the movers of the meeting to iyect a statue publicly in the Place Chateau Dieu, but Government forbade it. The Government also prohibited a public ceremony by clericals in honor of Joan of Arc. While the Voltaire celebrations were proceeding, the Cathedral of Notre Dame was filled by an immense congregation, consisting principally of women, to take part in the expiatory services ordered by the Cardinal Archbishop of Paris. A pulpit discourse was delivered, in whioh the preacher denounced Voltaire, and glorified Joan of Arc.

A second attempt was made to assassinate the Emperor of Germany on June 2nd, as he was driving in the avenue, Unter der Linden, two shots were fired, wounding him in the head, face, back, and arms. The assassin, Dr. Nobeling, occupied apartments in the avenue. When the doors were broken open, he attempt ed to shoot the landlord, and also to commit suicide. He only succeeded in wounding himself badly in the head. Ho is a Socialist, a professor of agriculture, in good circumstances. The assassin barely escaped death at tho hands of the mob while being conveyed by the police to the hospital. Thirty shots were extracted from the Emperor's face and head, both arms, and back. He lost much blood. Nobeling is said to have been selected by lots, drawn by conspirators, to shoot -ho Emperor; but this is denied. The Crown Prince's family and Prince Bismarck had arrived at Berlin. Nobeling, who attempted a second time to commit suicide on tho 7th, continues unconscious of everything. His brothers, who are officers in the army, arrived at Berlin, and are anxious to gain all information in their power. A professed accomplice of the assassin writes anonymously to the " North German Gazette " that ten persons, four of whom belonged to tho Berlin University, with whom Nobeling is said to have drawn lots, have quitted Berlin. Those are alone implicated. The Berlin Criminal Court received several letters threatening the assassination of all Sovereigns. Nobeling is harshly treated. Prince Bismarck became so nervous that it became necessary to appoint colleagues. Four students wero arrested charged witli complicity in the attempt on the Emperor's life. The London " Standard's" Berlin correspondent on June 13th says a correct report of the only -judicial examination of Nobeling bofore he became unconscious shows that he said that he himself offered to undertake the work, and discussed his plan with several persons, who approved of it. The London detectivea informed the British Government that there is great agitation amongst the Socialists, and important events are imminent. The German Liberals favor extraordinary measures. They recently voted againet antisocialist laws, because they thought Honedit's attempt on tho Emperor's life was an attack by a half-demented creature. But Nobeling's supposed systematic arrangements incline them to the most stringent measures to save and heal the State. The Prussian Cabinet suggest that the Berlin Congreca should coneider the matter. Domiciliary visits to the residences of the editors of the " Socialist and Berlin Free press " were made, and various documents confiscated. The F:-e;.ch Government offered to aid in the discovery of the Socialists in Paris with whom Nobeling is said to have corresponded. The Popo sont a pathotic note to the Emperor

on sth June. A decree was issued nominating the Crown Prince, Frederick William, as Regent. The decree is signed by the Emperor, and countersigned by Bismarck. Evidence is increasing; of the existence of a plot to assassinate the Imperial Family. The Socialists admit the amiability and kindheartedness of the Emperor, but think if h© were out of the way, a policy of peace and social development would be forced on the Government, and the scourge of a great standing army removed. A dissolution of the Reichstag has been accomplished, and the Liberals are in a state of consternation. It appears that a slate of siege has been under discussion, but will not be proclaimed at present. The new elejtiov.s will probably be toward the latter part of July. Meantime bills against the social democratic excesses will be drawn. Beblin, June 9.

The Emperor's strength and appetite is increasing. He left his bed and reclined for three hours in an arm chair. Orders were issued to mobilise one million troops. This is considered significant of actual work. As Gortschakoff has become incapable of prolonged mental exertion, bis presence at the meeting is considered inauspicious by the "Austrian " for the approaching Congress. The Porte has prepared a memorial that they were hurried into signing the San Stefano Treaty by the Grand Duke Nicholas, at each pause in the negotiations, threatening to advance on Constantinople. When the party of AH Suhnavi's insurrectionists broke into Sultan Murad's apartment and proclaimed him Sultan, they found him in a state of complete idiocy. The Austrians took possession of the Island of Adhdleh without asking or receiving Russian consent. The " Invalide Russe" says Austria could mobilise 850,000 men and supplv them with 250 days' rations for 45,000,000 florins. Her 6,000,000 florins credit must mean something more than precautions. Russia must take counter measures. The Porte informed England and Prussia that they agreed to Thessaly, Epirus, and Crete being annexed to Greece, and that all the Turkish provinces be made autonomous. The Russians had arranged for mutual withdrawal from the vicinity of Constantinople with England, but it was stipulated that the Turks must evacuate Schumla and Varna, and not advance beyond the lines. All Turkish officers were ordered to be in readiness to resume hostilities. Austria proclaimed martial law on the frontier in consequence of the outbreak in Bosnia, and the refugees' attempt made on June 3rd to kill Mohamed Amed Pasha. It was the feeling in Constantinople that Turkey would be dismembered at the approaching Congress. Five of the conspirators who tried to replace the ex-Sultan on the throne have been executed. Severe fighting took place in Roumania. 4000 Russians cut off by Pomaks were all killed. England promised to recognise the independence of Roumania, and great hopes are built on English support. Roumanii has irrevocably resolved not to cede any territory to Russia. The Russians massed 73,000 men and 124 guns at Schola, which is a central position as regards Constantinople and Gallipoli. Russia and England have agreed not to withdraw their forces till the end of the Congress, as the Turks show a disposition to provoke hostilities. Some Servians at Popolis, having made a noisy demonstration against the policy of going to war without summoning the Skuptchins, were executed in cold blood. This was intended to terrorise the Servian people, and succeeded.

The Porte appear to have yielded to the demand for Scbumla, but not for the surrender of Varna. Not Russia only, but Germany likewise hinted to the Porte that unless the fortress was surrendered an intimation to Turkey to attend Congress would be withheld. The Bulgarians throughout Roumelia are perpetrating horrible atrocities on Musselmen. The Pope is ill in body and distressed in mind on account of cabals to prevent the reforms he proposed. It is reported he shows a disposition to abdicate. The Jesuits are moving heaven and earth against him, and against Cardinal Franchi. He has sent a special blessing to the Archbishop of Paris. His Holiness has sent urgent instructions to the German Catholic clergy to use every effort to prevent the spread of socialism. The steamship Triumph sailed from Portsmouth for the Pacific Ocean to replace the flagship Shah. The Russians purchased the fast steamer Matals, from Sweden, to be used as a cruiser.

Three German ironclads were seven miles from Folkestone, bound for Plymouth. Their ultimate destination was supposed to be Gibraltar. It was dark for fetching off shore. The Grosser Kurfest ported her helm to clear abaroue, the Koenig Wilhelm hauled a port, and struck the Grosser Kurfest forward of mizenmast. The Kurfest went over on her broad side and sank in a few minutes. She went down in fifteen fathoms. All hands were overboard. Boats reached the spot directly afterwards and rescued a number of the crew, who were all transferred to the Koenig Wilhelm. Captain Bratch, of the Grosser Kurfest, went down with his ship. The boilers burst, but did not explode, but the escaping steam scalded many persona in the water. The Koenig Wilhelm had her bows stove, but the leaks were stopped with hammocks. The collision was undoubtedly caused by the Koenig Wilhelm porting her helm too suddenly. 450 lives were lost. Admiral Sir Ashley Cooper, of the South Atlantic Squadron, is summoned home to take command of the English fleet in the Baltic. Peace delegations were refused audience by Lord Salisbury on the grounds that they aro inconvenient and unnecessary. The Pope is looking for a summer residence out of KoISm, much against the wishes of the priests. The Chief of Mocha appealed to the Arabs to aid the Khalif, who is in danger, but the Arabs are disaffected, and do not respond. Lord Caselborough, a Conservative, was elected for County Down. An ammunition factory in the Eue Borfer, Paris, exploded. Several people were killed. Serious riots occurred at Blackburn among the strikers. Troops were called out. The residences of leading masters, such as Colonel Jackson and Alderman Hornby, were burnt to the ground. The conquest of Kashgar by the Chinese is completed. The official " Gazette " of Pekin announces the fact. The Cheshire Handicap, for three-year-olds and upwards, was won by Swindell's Woodland. The race for the Cheßter Tradesmen's Cup was won by Pageant. AMERICAN. June 10. The New York " Herald " says it is quite evident the Russians intend to equip an Atlantic fleet in American waters, war or no war. New vessels are being bought by agents in every direction. The Queen's Birthday was generally celebrated throughout the country by the English residents.. In Montreal, Canada, the ceremonies were imposing, and were participated in by the American troops from St. Albans, Vermont. The Ycnerablc Bleadwell, from Melbourne, is attracting attention in San Francisco in connection with the Microscopical Society. The Rev. George B. Vosburg, of New York, i 3 on trial for poisoning his wife. C. M. Spence, of lowa, has been nominated by the President United States ConsulGoneral at Melbourna. A committer of the House of Congress on coinage agreed to report favourably on a Bill to allow importers to use the metric system of weights and measures in .determining Customs dues. Troops to the number of 17,000 have been ordered irom Cuba to Spain, and will be disbandocl. General Butler has seceded from the Republican and joined the Democratic party. A duel with knives was fought between two young men at Omaha recently. One was Blabbed sixteen times, but will recover. A

woman who attempted to separate the combatants had her hand cut off. Vigorous steps are being taken to introduce a prohibitory liquor law into Missouri. The Bannock Indiana revolted. Bloodshed is feared. The monument to President Andrew Johnson was unveiled at Nashville, Tennessee. The brewers of the United States met in convention at Baltimore. The president said the taxes on beer paid to the Government amounted to 1,700,000d015. yearly. The proposed new tariff bill has been killed in the House of Representatives. On the night of June Ist, the overland train on the Central Pacific railroad was boarded at Percy, a small station 363 miles east of Ogden by four desperadoes, who robbed several passengers. The company intend to arm its men with repeating rifles. A Bill introduced in Congress provides for carrying ocean mails in American steamships, and for a monthly service from San Francisco to Sydney via Sandwich Islands and New Zealand.

Russia accepted a proposition that the States Government should take part in the International Congress, for the purpose of fixing a metallic standard. The Post Route Bill provides for subsidising a mail service between San Francisco, China, Japan, or Australia. No amendment has been offered. A grand musical' May festival was held during three days at San Francisco. Delegates from all the States were present. In the case of destruction by the explosion of five flour mills in Minnopolis, Minnesota, previously reported, the coroner's jury found that the casualty was due to mill-dust floating in the air igniting by a spark from the stones running empty. At San Francisco, Peralta, a Mexican, completed a ride of 305 miles in 14 hours 31 min. The Socialistic labour party of New York issued an appeal to the people of the States. The manifesto declares that the party is not secret, but political, and insists on the rights cf working men to arm and drill in selfdefence as much as tho "privileged classes." They will attempt to uphold their privileges by force. The Presbyterian General Assemby had a lengthened conversation at Pittsburg, P.A. During the proceedings it was urged, but without effect, that the Apostle's Creed be amended by striking out the clause " Christ descended into Hell." The U. S. Minister writes of the destitution in China that actual famine is pressing upon 16,000,000 people, while 60,000,000 are suffering more or less distress. D. Dalziel, formerly of the Sydney and Melbourne press, recently of San Francisco, was arrested four times on the way to New York, on account of his likeness to an absconding bank defaulter. The exhibition of his certificate of marriage with Dickie Lingard, the actress, procured his release each time. The "Beecher scandal" is still in agitation. James B. Mix, as a friend of Tilton, published a long statement, denouncing the whole story as a plot by Tilton, Victoria Woodhall, and a Freelove coterie, to compel Beecher to affiliate with them, or ruin him in the estimation of the public. The Communists in Omaha are bold in statements of an approaching outbreak. The barque Helen Huzier is chartered at New York for a New Zealand port, not'stated, for £2OOO. Sales of forty bales of Australian wool are reported from New York for the week ending June Bth. Porter Rockwell, infamous as the chief of'" Brigham Young's " destroying angels," died suddenly at Salt Lake. Latest news from China, Japan (Hongkong), of May 9th and (Yokohama) May 20th, received at San Francisco, reports the famine still devastating the northern provinces of China. Great destruction of life and property occurred in the south by floods. Hong Kong was fortifying and otherwise preparing for the contingency of war. Okuba To Shimiki, senior, and Imperial Councillor and Minister of the Japanese Home Department, was assassinated on May 14th. Deceased visited Europe and America in 1872.