Democratic Sentinel, Volume 9, Number 29, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 August 1885 — FOREIGN. [ARTICLE]

FOREIGN.

It is thought that the .recent article in the North German Gazette attacking France was published as a preliminary to forcing a large increase in the military budget. The Rector of the University of Berlin, at a celebration in honor of Emperor Wi.liam, gave the toast: “Long Live Peace. Should, however, the arrogance of our neighbors pass from daring words into daring deeds, they will learn that the old spirit still lives.’’ A leader in the North German Gazette accusing France of trying to stir up a war with Germany has produced a profound sensation in Paris. The report of Osman Digma’s death is denied. Lord Randolph Churchill, Secretary of State for India, introduced the Indian budget in the House of Commons last week. He announced a deficit of over £1,000,000. The late Government, not Lord Salisbury or Lord Dufferin, was to blame for this state of affairs. He condemned the Marquis of Ripon, the late Viceroy of India, for not looking ahead. The extra permanent military charge, he said, would probably reach £200,000 yearly. He declared that economy was the only way of meeting the deficit. The panic caused by the rapid spread of cholera in Spain is increasing, entire villages having been deserted by their inhabitants. It is stated at Dublin that Robert Farquharson, the defaulting manager of the Munster Bank, sailed for Spain on the night of his flight. The Afghans, supposably assisted by British officers, are rapidly fortifying Herat. The Ameer is increasing the force of troops in the city, and his son will be placed in command. Every preparation is making for a Russian attack. A recent flood in the province of Canton, China, caused by the bursting of several embankments, inundated an extensive territory, sweeping away a number of villages, and involving the loss of 10,000 lives. The rice and silk crops were almost ruined, and a vast amount of property was destroyed.