NEWS BY THE SAN FRANCISCO MAIL.

Globe, Volume XX, Issue 1510, 18 December 1878, Page 3

NEWS BY THE SAN FRANCISCO MAIL.

CONTINENTAL SUMMARY. | Per Zcalandia, via Auckland.] London, November 21. SPAIN. The Spanish Government anticipates a general European war, and is preparing for it. Do.i Carlos congratulated ex-Queen Isabella on the eseapo of her son Alphonso from assassination. , ~, „., ~ The pob'ce found eighteen bottles of dynamite in chambers near Madrid. Dissatisfaction to an alarming extent exi.4B in the Spanish army, and fears of an insurrection at Seville are entertained. An ex-soldier had attempted to assassinate Genbruia, Minister of War. Senor Jano, formerly Senator from the Basque provinces, implores the King, by letter, tores'ore the Eueros or local laws, and thus avert thy threatened total ruin in the. North.

Moncasi, the assassin, has been sentenced to death. By his own confession, the attempt on the Kind's life was premeditated .since lS7b\ A Ministerial crisis is threatening. Morocco is to indemnify the families of the Spaniards assassinated, and to salute the Spanish flag. The passage of the proposed Press law for Spain is considered certain, and the principle of religious toleration has been accepted by the old Moderate party of Spain. A Federalist plot was discovered among the naval ollicers at Carthagena on the oth. Charles Geislain, the Belgian statesman, is dead. GERMANY. The Socialist organisation is being disbanded all over the Empire, and Socialist newspapers and pamphlets suppressed. The German Government intends to propose an import duty on grain, wine, hides, and some other articles. A Free Trade League, to combat the spread of Protectionist tendencies, has been formed. The " Tagsblatt" asserts that the object of the present Protectionist movement is tho establishment of a Customs union in Eastern Europe, under the leadership of Germany, against Western Europe, and especially England. Prince Bismarck, on the occasion of his daughter's marriage, was presented by the Emperor with the Grand Cross of the Order of the Bed Eagle, which lias only once before been conferred by Frederick William, on Baron Manteuffel. The Prussian deficit on the fiscal year 1877 was 78,000,000 marks. The Archbishop Dcdochowski was again fined 18,000 marks, or two years' imprisonment, for excommunicating a local priest. The exiled German bishops have written to tho Pope, expressing a wish that a good understanding may be arrived at between the Vatican and the Emperor William. In a recent speech, the Emperor hoped that every nation would imitate Germany's example in resisting the criminal tendencies of the age. The Berlin "Post," in an article relative to the closing of the Paris exposition, says ■.,— " Germany observes, without anxiety, the renewed power of France, which would only be dangerous if the nation surrendered its might and judgment to adventurous usurpers. The present moderate and Conservative Eepublic offers a guarantee against all excesses in the foreign policy." 102 Socialist societies, 26 newspapers, and SB books have been suppressed since the passage of the Anti-Socialist Law.

A serious riot occurred at Lcuibcrg on account of the police prohibiting a procession in honor of Deputy Lawse. The belief is current that a plot exists for the assassination of nil the sovereigns of Europe. It is stated that the Prussian Judges, when examining Nobeling, were led to believe in the existence of a central organisation for the purpose. Investigations are still going on. The " Official Gazette" contradicts the statement which appeired in the Paris " Esfcafette" that the German Government had decided to occupy the whole Samoan Archipelago. The " Gazette" declares that Germany docs not contemplate acquiring or founding colonies beyond the Atlantic. The dispute in regard to the Samoan Islands will naturally bo settled by a treaty, which will secure to Germany and other States interested the privileges granted to those favoured by the natives. SWITZERLAND. The exiled Swiss Bishops have been notified that the Vatican will re-establish relations with Switzerland, consequent on the defeat of the Radicals there. Jean Jacques Fngey, the political economist, died at Geneva on the sth inst. The Swiss Government has given notice of withdrawal from the Latin Monetary Convention. Tho election for members of the great Council for the Canton of Geneva resulted in favour of the Democratic Conservative party. This insures tho return of the dispossessed Catholic priests, tho cessation of religious war, and the eventual separation of Church and State, bat does not insure the return of Bishop Mcdmillord, as he was expelled by the Federal Government in Zurich and Grisons. The cotton mills are working short time. ITALY. A'csuvius i 3 active. Negotiations between the Vatican and Germany are progressing slowly. Anew Baptist Chmvh was opened in Borne near the Vale Theatre. The Pope is seeking to bring back the Armenian Separatists to the Roman allegiance. Italy agrees to abolish paper money for smaller amounts than five pounds. 'I he clerical party will make an effort to control the elections. Msgr. McCabc succeeds the lato Archbishop Cullen of Dublin. Violent storms occurred throughout Central Italy. The Tiber overflowed, aud caused great destruction. The Council of State decided that the see of Naples is under royal patronage, and the Archbishop, appointed by the Vatican, cannot enjoy tho temporality of the see until he has obtained investiture and exsequatur from the King. A man, named Giovama Pasaunte, attempted to assassinate King Humbert on the 17th. He scratched his left arm and inflicted a wound on the left thigh. Signor Carola was sitting in the carriage beside tho King while the cortege was entering Naples in state. The reason given by Pasaunte is that he is poor and docs not like the King. The indignation throughout Italy was very great, as the assassin is an internationalist. The King received 1000 congratulatory telegrams, including one from the Pope. During the passage of a procession of veterans at Florence in honor of his escape, a bomb exploded among them killing two aud slightly wounding several. Signor Melio. editor of the " Censor," of Naples,"was arrested as accessory to the attempted assassination. He was formerly an associate of Pasaunte, and was arrested with him in 1870 for posting revolutionary placards. The shopkeeper who sold Pasaunte the knife with which he attemptc 1 to kill the King has also boon arrested. President Hayes congratulated the King on his escape from assassination.

TURKEY. The Porto alleges that Russia is fomenting insurrection in Bulgaria. The extent of tho rising in that country is disquieting. Russian troops are concentrating at Adrianople and iu Eastern Eoumelia. Russia intends to raise her army in Turkey to 200,000. The pirates in the Persian Gulf have been severely punished. Eighteen boats were captured. The London " Telegraph" says the machinations which threaten the fulfilment of tho European settlement arc closely watched, and will he thwarted by the resolute vigilanco of Lord Beaconsfield's Government. With the loyal support of France and Austria, and tho approval of Germany the treaty of Berlin will be sustained to the letter. 3Pivo i.Uun.-«ui,l Ituo.-lnn Ll'OOpa lirnl »t Bourghas weekly. Eussian officers command the insurgents in the Macedonian district. Hordes of Mahommedan refugees, many starving, ure refused permission to return to Eoumelia. Twenty-live Greek families exiled from the Balkans by the Russians, asked ah'* of the British Commissioners. The revision of the treaty of Berlin i... seriously proposed. Tho idea originated in Berlin or Vienna. The " Manchester Guardian" says that before the plenipotentiaries left Berlin, Lord Beaconsfield and Count Andrassy signed a treaty providing that if Russia should endeavor to remain on Turkish territory after May, 1879, England and Austria will insist on the complete withI drawal ; and that, if Rrcs-ia should urge that I Turkey is unable to protect Christians, owing to the'disturbed state of affairs in Eoumelia, England and Austria will furnish a garrison to I relievo the Russians. '' he purport of this treaty was communicated to Russia.

The Ehodopc Insurrection is ended. There will be no Turkish Parliament convened this year. The Hussions arc establishing a second line of defence at Adrianople. Several prominent Turk.- say that a spcond war will follow, on account of the attitude of thw Russians in Roumclia. A Greek vessel was seized in the Dardanelles by a pirate, who killed the sailors. _ The vessel was rescued by boats from the British fleet, but the pirates escaped with their booty. They are said to be deserters from the Turkish army. The pirates were afterwards captured by Knglish boats and delivered to Turkish authorities. 1 he Porte accepts the principle of the rectification of the Greek frontier. England is assisting the Porte lo conclude a loan guaranteed by the revenues of Syria and the surplus of Egyptian revenues. The amount of the loan is X 15,000,000. An insurrection against the Turks has broken out in the El Neied district of Aradia. The Ru-sians demand as the condition for the evacuation of Roumania, the right to occupy and fortify Knstendji and other :trateg< tic points in the Dobrudscha, and maintain a military road through, the country. btjs.sia. The Russian Press is extremely hostile towards England, and rejoices over the delay in the Afghanistan operations. The '' Vedernosti" scys ;—" A great struggle with England has been preparing for centuries.

She will occupy Afghanistan." Tie "Ruskiniir" declares—" The hour lias coino when England must bo held responsible for past delinquencies." Kussia replying to the Porte's overturns expresses willingness to reopen negotiations for a definitive treaty. '.! he project of raising a fresh loan is for the present abandoned. A change in the principal military commanders will shortly take place. General Kauffmann will probably be made Minister of War. The Imperial yacht Davcd was swamped with the Grand Duke'Sergiusand suite onboard. All were saved. No hopes are entertained of a 'satisfactory result to the negotiations between the Vatican and Russia. Russian piratical schooners are robbing whalers iu the Arctic Ocean. Prince Gortschakoff is ordered to the south of Europe on account of his failing health. The " Golos" says it is impossible under the present circumstances for Russia to fulfil the JBerlin Treaty. Several thousand Russian soldiers and officers have been permitted to volunteer and start for Afghanistan. The construction of a number of ironclads is ordered in St. Petersburg. Earl BeacoDsfield's speech on the Afghan question is considered pacific, although the basis of his policy is still antagonistic. Gortschakoff's influence is declining. The Czar has written an autograph letter in answer to the French Minister Waddington's circular, declaring his intention to abide by the Treaty of Berlin. The Pope intends to appeal direct to the Czar in favor cf Polish Catholics. The British 'Vice-Consul has been insulted by Russians at Bourghar, and the gunboat Condor ordered to investigate the matter. T):o Russian army is to be increased to 632 battalions in time of war. General Kauffmann has sent a sword to the Ameer of Afghanistan with the message that whoever sided with the Eussians need not fear that a hair of their head would be injured. AOSTRO-HUNGARY. A tremendous snowstorm prevailed at Vienna. The telegraph lines were prostrated for a radius of 100 miles from the city. General Philipovich reports that Bosnia is all right, and asks leave to return to Prague. The Emperor administered a sharp rebuke to the Croatian delegation for advising him regarding the definite annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina to Croatia. The budget shows an expenditure of 94 551,715 florins for 1877; 300,000 less than in the preceding year. A general amnesty has been granted in Bosnia. A supplementary credit of 40,000,000 florins is asked from the Delegations, as the expense of occupying the Turkish provinces. The Premier declared that the policy of Austro-Hungary was to prevent Turkey from becoming the prey of Russia. He expressed the firm hope that the Berlin treaty will be punctually observed. However, if any Power should resist the execution of the treaty, Austria, who had been able to harmonise her interests with those of Europe, would not stand alone in the fight that might ensue. The river Sadc overflowed, involving the loss of life aud immense destruction of military stores.

AMERICAN SUMMARY. San Fbancisco, November 25. There U a serious decline in mining stocks, especially in Sierra Nevada, which has caused a good deal of distress. An explosion in the Sullivan coal mine, Pennsylvania, killed thirteen minora outright, and wounded many others. Angfll, the defaulting secretary of the Pullman Palace Car Company, was arrested in Lisbon. The Saraatian, having on board the Marquis of Lome, Governor General of Canada, arrived at Halifax on the 23rd, after a rough voyage. The Duke of Edinburgh visited the vessel immediately after her arrival. Kearney, the agitator, having contributed to the defeat of Butler by ill-advised speeches in Massachusetts, proposes to return to California and settle. The Samoan Legislative Assembly ratified the treaty with the United States, giving to that country the control of Cnzopazoo harbor, and other special commercial privileges. An accident occurred on the New Brunswick (Canada) Railroad, in which a child was burned to death by the ignition of a car, and fifteen passengers badly injured. A number of prominent women of Arawatto, Michigan, combined, and tarred and frathored Mr Ingersoll, editor of the local paper, for scurrilous publications. GENERAL SUMMARY. London, November 5. The strike of Clyde shipbuilders ended on 22nd October. England and Germany agree that telegrams between places in the two countries shall cost abont seven cents, a word, without restriction as to minimum of words. The Dutch and Belgian State lines agree pro rata on this basis. The Kent and Sussex Labourers' Union accepted the offer of the Canadian Government to sell 5000 acres of land for locked-out labourers who emigrate to Canada. Hawdon is matched to row against Hanlon, the Canadian, on the Tync, next May, for .£2OO a side. Amy Sheridan, the actress, is dead. Doner Bros., East Indian merchants, failed for .£IOO,OOO. The cotton manufacturers of Glasgow reduced working hours by a third, which affects 8000 employes. The Shropshire Handicap was won by Ozontcs, Moonshine second, Soker third. The iron firms at Ashtou, Hyde, Staler Bridge, Newton, Guide Bridge, have all reduced wages.

storms of exceptional severity prevailed in the north of England and throughout Scotland. Eight hundred Blackburn operatives, unemployed, held an indignation meeting. The Home Rule Confederation has arranged for a 3crics of demonstrations in the large towns of England, commencing with "Birmingham and Wolverhampton. Parnell is the leader and chief speaker. Kellevig Moltor, of London, failed for £30,000. The ship Fifeahire, bound from Madras to Liverpool, was lost at sea and twenty-two of the crew drowned. The Lancashire Handicap won by Sir Jesse. Tower and Swordsman a dead heat for second. Half the cotton mills at Ashton-undor-Lvno stopped work. Lance and Co., cotton merchants, Liverpool, failed. Subscriptions for the relief of the City of Glasgow shareholders aggregate £Bi>3,ooo. Depositors will be asked to accept a composition of 15s in the £l. In iv/ivlug matcn lor JC-00 a side between Lumsdcn and ilowen on the Tyne, the latter won easily. The short time movement is extending in the mills. The Bumlcy India mill, the largest in the town, is stopping. Railway companies in cotton districts arc discharging their employes and reducing wages because of the stagnation in traffic. JBaigh and Co, cotton brokers, of Liverpool ; John Gray and Co., iron founders, of Scotland ; and N. Wilson and Co., goods printers, of Alexandria, Dumbartonshire, all failed. The liabilities of the latter firm are „CSO 000. Samuel Phelps, veteran actor, died of congction of the brain. England, Portugal, and France propose to actin unison against the King of Dahomey. Kobt. Forester, colliery proprietor of Glasgow, failed. Liabilities, jSBO,OUO. The Liverpool Autumn Cup race was iron by Bolphegor; Tcuchct second. Master Kildare third.

The released Fe«ian Asser-will be permitted on acco;;n J j oli feeble health to remain in Great Britain. lie visits Ireland. Knight and Sons, of London. Liverpool, and Newcastle failed for £ 100,000. Earl Bciconsficld's illness ia gout, not an apopletic lit a-i reported. The "Pall Mall Gazette." says:—" The Treaty of Berlin is a failure. It will be impossible by it to arrive at a pacific solution, and t .e sooner Ibis fact is recognised t),o better." The North of England Carriage Company failed. Mr a moderate Liberal, was elect -d to. Purliament for !'• terborough by a vote of IfifiO, again t the Conservative 071, and Radical Go 1. The directors and other officials of the Baals of Glasgow were committoi for irh,l :}->r fraud and theft. Several persons prominently eonn ctcd with the Bank have ared. John Stuart failed for g!S,O'JO. The Pone asks prrmis»iou to send a Nuncio t<> London, without demandiug a British representative at the Vatican. 'J'he Revenue cutter Fanny was run i: to and sunk on the Tuscar Shoots by the steamer Belvet i i. Seventeen of the crow were drowned. Thomson mid Nephew, of George Mov.'h, lumber merchants, failed for ,j;iil>.f\o&: also, John Dickie and Co., Glasgow, iyv *550,600. The strike of U'on-worltprs commenced cu tha us\k. X«o iSngmecis Society fall in

with it. John Reder and Co., who employ 4000 men, will discharge 1200. The Captain and engineers of the Bywcll Castle have been acquitted, and the mate of the Princess Alice censured. The coroner's jury in the Ponty Pridd railway accident censmed the signalman. In Lancashire and Cheshire six per cent of tho mills have stopped or areworkiug short time. Lore Dnffcrin, reply in" to tho Mayor of 1 .iverpool's address, said ho left Canada as contented and loyal as Great Britain could desire. The agricultural laborers of Kent and Sussex threaten to strike. 1000 already out. Tho cause is reduction of wages, and they declare that they will emigrate to Cauada. THE AFGHAN WAR.

Hostilities against Afghanistan commenced on the 21st instant. Tho advanced columns crossed the frontier at that date and captured the forts of Ivoply and Ali Musjid. The Kurum column has formed a great camp at the fork Caphyana, from which detachments have been pushed forward and taken possession of Hgapiri. The Quettak column occupied Zebo. CAPTURE OF ALI MUSJID. The following is an account of tho capture of Ali Musjid, dated Khybcr Pass, November 21st:— At daybreak in the morning General Brown stood on a little plain beyond Jamrood watching tho march. To the front the picket of the enemy's cavalry was visible on the top of a ridge, and beyond range. The advance guard marched briskly on and preseutly crested the heights, when at ten o'clock a skirmishing fire was opened on enemy's picket. The latter retreated after a desultory reply, our force pressing on, and occasionally firing, reached the high ridge, where Ali Musjid was clearly visible. At noon Ali Musjid fired the first shell, which was well aimed, and flew over the flagstaff on the Shagh ridge, and fell beyond without bursting. A long halt was necessary to allow the battery to come up, and the interval was used by the horse artillery in placing the guns on the height to our right. The fort of Ali Mnsjid's firing became somewhat brisk. The Afghans about the fort held their ground although thus apparently threatened on tho fknk and front. The Afghans replied with spirit from the fort at first, but afterwards slacked. At 4 p.m. the 40-pounders reached the scene, also the Magniss 9-pounders. The horse guns then moved off tho ridge and gave place to the 9-poundcr battery, while the 10-ponnders played against the right of the Afghan position. The Afghan guns slowly but steadily replied, making good practice, especially from their 7-pounders in the central bastion. About two o'clock two 40-pounder shells crashed into the central bastion, and crumbled the greater portion of it, apparently dismounting the guns, which had been stubborn. Soon after two o'clock the infantry advanced. The skirmishers pushed on steadily, firing briskly, and provoking a sharp reply from the enemy, who were standing on the rocky slopes. Meanwhile Manderson's Battery moving along the bed of the stream, had come into action. Four guns previously silenced came again into action, and the enemy developed guns in new places. Operations were reluctantly suspended until tomorrow, precautions being taken to protect our position, and the troops bivouacked where they stood. On our left the third brigade had gained a position very close to the right flank of Ali Musjid, and were almost within storming distance. An advanced detachment of the third brigade moved forward until they were confronted by successive lines of entrenchment. At dusk, when retiring in accordance with the order, they wore severely handled. Major Birch, who commanded, and Lieutenant Fitzgerald, were killed, and a lieutenant, and over twenty sepoys, and four artillerymen were wounded. London, November 23. A despatch dated Jamrood, Friday, says that tho garrison of Ali Musjid bolted precipitately, leaving arms, food, twenty-one cannon, and forty or fifty wounded. A considerable number of prisoners were taken. It is reported that the Afghan commander is among them. The " Advertiser " says private telegrams received in London estimates tho number of killed and wounded in the operations in tho Kybcr Pass at 303. RUSSIA AND AFGHANISTAN. The Berlin "National Zeitung 11 says that Russia, being satisfied that tho Afghan war must result in British victory, does not contemplate intervention or interference while hostilities last, but intends to claim a voice in the settlement of tho terms of peace. Russia will not conscut to tho annexation or destruction of Afghanistan, nor permit acquisition by England of a position commanding tho pass or passes of Balkh. KAUFFMANN'S ADDRESS TO THE AMEER. The address sent by General Kauffman with the sword was as follows : —" My illustrious Sovereign, on whoso empire the sun never sets, whose raised finger causes a million soldiers to take up arms, sends this pledge of friendship anduuehanged affection to his friend and ally the noble and chivalrous ruler of Afghanistan and Belocheso. History teache3 that Russia ever espouses the just cause, and that sh? has always known how to protect her allies from attacks of any enemy, however powerful. "Whoever sides with Russia need not fear that a hair of his head will be injured. May God protect and preserve the two powerful Sovereigns, the Czar and Ameer. May God promote the welfare of the two allied countries to the benefit of the Afghans, the Eussians, and humanity at large. May tho echo of these words awaken consolation and hope where oppression and tyranny are prominent." The blade of the sword has the following inscription in Persian—'' May God give the victory over the infidels."