Democratic Sentinel, Volume 11, Number 17, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 May 1887 — THE FOREIGN BUDGET. [ARTICLE]

THE FOREIGN BUDGET.

Enormous sums of money are being collected throughout Germany for the purpose of propagating the Protestant faith in Italy. Letters from Emin Bey, dated last

November, received by Dr. Junker, the Russian explorer, reported the routes between Uganda and Wadelai open. Dr. Junker thiuks this fact assures the success of Stanley’s relief expedition, barring accidents. A Bucharest telegram says that Roumania is fortifying rapidly under the supervision of German officers. The royal commission appointed to investigate the alleged corruption in the British war office has made a report exonerating the accused officials, but recommending various administrative reforma M. Victor Koning, the husband of a French actress, has fought a duel with M. Lacour, a Paris journalist, who had reflected upon the latter’s reputation. The editor was slightly wounded. It is stated that no foreign officers will be invited to witness the maneuvers of the Russian troops this year. Fierce gales are reported in various parts of England and Scotland. Many wrecks are said to have occurred on the coasts. The convention between England and Turkey provides that the British will evacuate Egypt three years henca If, after that time, internal troubles arise in Egypt, British and Turkish troops shall reoccupy the country jointly or separately, as the two governments may agree upon. No other Power shall be allowed to intervene in Egyptian affairs. The State Council of France has granted the prayer of Prince Murat for restoration to the army. Similar appeals from the Orleans princes were denied.