ADDITIONAL MAIL NEWS

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 1912, 10 April 1880, Page 2

ADDITIONAL MAIL NEWS

[T3y Telegraph.] The warehouses of “ Lea Mesaageries Nationals,” in Paris, have been destroyed by fire, and goods worth 21,000,000 francs have been consumed ; 600 square yards are covered with debris. Pierre Lovollard, |an American racing man, has organised, in the Trench capital, an expedition to explore the antiquities of Mexico, and he leaves early next month. The scheme has been renewed of cutting a canal, navigable for vessels of war, between the Baltic Sea and the German Ocean. Bismarck is again sick. He complains of over work, and intends to retire from public life altogether if not allowed a colleague. There is a decided improvement in the business of the Atlantic States of America, and a great influx of immigration. The Government voted £15.000 as a subsidy to Gorman contributors to the coming exhibition at Melbourne. There is a near prospect of peace between Berlin and the Vatican. Prince William, the oldest son of the Crown Prince, will bo betrothed shortly to Princess Victoria, the eldest daughter of the Duke of Schleswig Holstc-ia. Bismarck has ordered the collection of the diplomatic documents respecting the hostile intention of Russia toward Germany. Three thousand three hundred and twentyseven persona left Germany duri: g 1879. Most o: the emigrants went to the United States and British America. Prince Alex, of Hesse has arrived at Berlin from visiting the Czar on a mission of reconciliation. The official account of the attempt on the Czar’s life is published. The Czar was perfectly calm, and an hour after even sat down quietly to dinner outside the great gap in the floor. The Empress was asleep in her room, and heard nothing cf the explosion. According to “ La France ’’ the Czar escaped by happening to be in the apartment of Princess Dolgosowky at the time, where it asserts

they were busy in discussing politics, and thn announcement of dinner passed unheard. Simultaneously with the explosion bombs were thrown info the streets adjoining the palace, but did no harm. The holiday in honor of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Czar’s accession wag celebrated on March 2nd. Decrees were published granting pardons to prisoners, remitting arrears of taxes owing by the rural population, and awarding orders of distinction. St. Petersburg was gaily decorated, and the Czar rode in an open carriage through the principal streets, being loudly cheered along the streets. The Duke of Edinburgh was present at the ceremonies, and it is said that he advised the Czar to abdicate. The dark feature of the celebration was the attempted assassination of Melikoff, who was fired at while alighting at his residence. The bullet passed'through the folds of his cloak, and the would-be assassin was immediately seized. He was named Melodske. He was hanged on the sth. The Metr expedition has been abandoned for the present. Russia intends to propose to the European Powers an international agreement, securing to each signatory Power the right of demanding the extradition of regicides. Finland is moving for independence. The frontier of Switzerland is to be fortified. It is considered indispensable for the security of the country.

An entire quarter of Copenhagen has been destroyed by fire, including the residence of Commandant and the Post and Telegraph Offices. No lives were lost.