General Summary.

Thames Star, Volume VIII, Issue 2929, 5 July 1878, Page 3

General Summary.

London detectives have informed the British Government that there is great agitation among the Socialists, and important events are imminent. .The German Liberals favor extraordinary measures. They recently voted •gainst the anti-Socialist law, because they thought Hoedet's attempt on the Emperor's life was an isolated attack by a balf-demented creature, but Dr Nobelling's supposed systematic arrangements incline them to most stringent measures to save and heal the State. The Prussian Cabinet suggests that the Berlin Congress should consider the danger threatening society from Socialism. Tjfirpolice have made domiciliary visits to the residences of Schapari, Kackous, Most, and Aver, the editors .of the Socialist and Berlin .Free Press, and confiscated various documents. The French Government offered aid in the discovery of the Socialists in Paris, with whom Dr Nobelling said he had correspondence. ■ The Pope sent a pathetic note to the Emperor. On the sth of 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 kind-heartedness of the Emperor, but thihk. if he 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. The dissolution ofHhe Reichstag has been accomplished, and the Liberals are in a state of consternation. It appears that a state of seige has been under discussion, but it will not be proclaimed at present. A new election will pi'obably be held towards the latter part of July. In the meantime bills against Social democratic excesses will be drawn. , Beblin, June 9.

The Emperor's strength and appetite are increasing. He has left his bed, and reclined three hours in an arm-chair. The orders issued to mobilise 100,000 Austrian troops are considered significant. ' n ' , The actual work in the Congress will fall upon Count SchouvalofF, as Prince Gortschakoff, has become incapable of prolonged mental exertion. His presence at the meeting is considered inaHspicious j by Austria for the approaching Congress. The Porte has prepared a memorandum that it was hurried into signing the San Stefana Treaty by the Grand Duke Nicholas at each negotiation threatening to advance on Constantinople. When the:.party of AH Suavi's insur-, rection broke into the ex-Su)tan Murad's apartments, and proclaimed him Sultan, they found him in a state of complete idiocy. . , . Austria has taken possession of the island of Adakaleh, without asking or receiving Russia's consent. , All Turkish officers have been ordered to be in readiness to resume hostilities. England has promised to recognise the independence of Roumania, and great hopes are built on English support. The Boumaaians are irrevocably resolved not to cede any territory to Russia. Russia and' England agreed not to withdraw their forces till the ending of the Congress, as the Turks show a disposition to provoke hostilities. The Bulgarians throughout Eoumelia are perpetrating horrible atrocities on Mussulmen. The Pope is distressed in mind on account of cabals designed to prevent the reforms he proposes. 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, and all who had taken part in reparation rites for the impious Voltaire celebration. 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 toreplace the flagship Shah. Russia has purchased the fast steamer Makalo from Sweden, to be used, as a cruiser. The Pope is looking for a summer residence out of Rome, much against the wishes of the Jesuits. The Cheshire Handicap for three-year-olds andupwards was won by Swindell's Woodland. The race for the Chester TradesmeilSrCup was won by Pageant. Lord Penzanse has sentenced the.Rev.. Alexander Mackonockie, incumbent of St. Alban's, Holborn, to suspension from his benefice and priesthood for three years, with costs of the proceedings, for. persistent Ritualistic pracfices, despite repeated monitions from the Court.