Lord Lytton's minute-The general state of India-The Colonies and Fede

ration-Difficulties with British Columbia: Lord Dufferin's visit to Van-

couvers Island-Australia and New Zealand: the Parliamentary crisis in

Victoria; the Free-trade controversy-Disturbances in Barbadoes: trial of the

rioters by Special Commission--Confederation in South Africa: West Griqua-

land and the Transvaal Republic; visit of Mr. Molteno to England-Proposed

Cession of the Gambia-FOREIGN AFFAIRS. Mr. Goschen in Egypt-The

Eastern Question: Progress of and changes in public feeling; Speeches of

Lord Beaconsfield and Lord Derby: the Guildhall banquet; the Conference,

and the mission of Lord Salisbury; Meeting at St. James's Hall

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FOREIGN HISTORY.

CHAPTER I.

FRANCE. The Government and the Elections-Letter of M Casimir Périer-

Marshal MacMahon's Manifesto-M. Gambetta at Aix-The Elections: victory

of the Republican party-Resignation of M. Buffet-The new Ministry-The

Second Ballots: the Bonapartist family feud-Finance and the Budget: elec-

tion of M. Gambetta as Chairman of the Budget Committee-Debates on the

Amnesty Speech of Victor Hugo-The University Bill-Scenes in the Cham-

ber of Deputies-The French Clergy: Speech of Mgr. Dupanloup-Reception

of M. Simon at the Academy-Death of George Sand, Casimer Périer, and

Felicien David-Debates in the Chamber on Civil Funerals: Ministerial Crisis

-Resignation of the Dufaure Ministry: M. Simon, Prime Minister--Poli-

tical prospects at close of the year

CHAPTER II.

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GERMANY.-The new Bank Law-Opening of the Prussian Diet-The Financial

Estimates: Speech of Herr Camphausen-The Penal Code Amendment Act:

Speech of Prince Bismarck-Release of Cardinal Ledochowski-Prince Bis-

marck's plan of Railway transfer: Debates in the Diet, and ultimate passing

of the Bill-Count Arnim and Pro Nihilo-Visit of the Emperor of Russia

to Berlin-The Berlin Note--Professor Reuleaux on German manufactures

-The Old Catholic Synod at Bonn-Wagner at Bayreuth-Opening of the

German Parliament-Debates on the Press Law-Prince Bismarck's speech

on the Eastern Question. AUSTRO-HUNGARY.-Position among the European

Powers-Death of Franz Deak-Difficulties between the two Governments-

Meeting of the Delegations-Meeting of the Emperors at Reichstadt-Austria

and the Eastern Question-Financial questions-The "Maros" outrage: satis-

faction given by the Servian Government. SPAIN.-The end of the Carlist

War-Martinez Campos-Victory of Primo de Rivera at Estella-Prince

Carlos in France-The meeting of the Cortes: the new Constitution-Debates

on the subject of Religious Liberty-The suppression of the Fueros-Señor

Salaverria's Budget-Return of the ex-Queen Isabella-Affairs in Cuba.

PORTUGAL.-Emancipation of slaves-Death of the Princess Isabella-Finan-

cial crisis at Lisbon: Closing of Banks--Death of the Duke de Saldanha [176

CHAPTER III.

ITALY.-Meeting of Parliament-Signor Minghetti's Financial Statement-Debate

on the Grist Tax question and fall of the Ministry-Signor Depretis forms a

Cabinet The Commission on Electoral Reform-The Italian Railways-

Affairs at the Vatican-Death of Cardinal Antonelli-The Mantegazza Case-

The 100-ton Gun. BELGIUM.-Political events: Debate on the Banque de

Belgique-The Terneuzen Convention-Defeat of the Malou Cabinet-The

June Elections --Disputes between the Catholics and Liberals: Riots at Brus-

sels and Ghent-M. Anspach's Speech-The "Pacification" Festival at Ghent

--Hygienic Congress at Brussels-The Geographical Conference-Sylvain van

de Weyer-Review of the political situation. HOLLAND. -Politics at home

and abroad-The war in Atchin-The Session of the States General: the

Ministerial crisis-Home and Colonial Budgets-The North Sea Canal- Pro-

posed draining of the Zuyder Zee. DENMARK.-Political disturbances

Elections to the Folksthing-Lieutenant Pio's candidature- Renewed difficul-

ties in December-The Scandinavian Idea. SWEDEN AND NORWAY. Parlia

mentary History--The Arctic Expedition. RUSSIA. The Annexation of

Khokand-The Baltic Provinces-Trial of Dr. Strousberg at Moscow-Com-

merce and Manufactures-The Russian Army-Saghalien and the Kurile

Islands The Eastern Question: attack on England in the Golos-The Czar's

speech at Moscow-Prince Gortschakoff's letter-The émeute at St. Peters-

burg

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CHAPTER IV.

TURKEY.-Historical retrospect, the Leginning of the Revolts; situation of

Turkey and its provinces in January-Effects of the Andrassy Note: mili-

tary and diplomatic events in the Spring--Postponement of dividends-The

Bulgarian revolt in April: its extent and the mode of suppression--The

outrage at Salonica: action of the European Powers-Deposition and death

of Abdul Aziz: accession of Murad--Assassination of Turkish ministers —

The Berlin Note-Servia and Montenegro: narrative of military events from

June 30 to October 30-The Russian Ultimatum and the Armistice The De-

position of Murad in favour of Abdul Hamid Mr. Baring's Report Diplomacy

in November and December-Lord Salisbury on his travels-The Commission

of Demarcation-The Conference-Affairs in Roumania. GREECE.-Ministerial

crisis-Causes of neutrality-National resources-The Agricultural Bank---

Financial measures

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CHAPTER V.

EGYPT.-The War in Abyssinia- defeat of the Egyptian army-the new Judicial

system--M. Haakman's protest-Elections to the Court of Appeal-Financial

reforms: the mission of Messrs. Goschen and Joubert-Fall of Sadyk Pasha

-The Suez Canal Shares-Egypt and Zanzibar-The Transvaal Republic.

PERSIA.-Military reforms-The Shah. CHINA. The Yunnan Mission —

Opening of the Woosung Railway-The Chefoo Convention. JAPAN.-The

International Exhibition at Kioto--The insurrection in Kiushiu--Effects of

the financial reforms-State of the silk trade. UNITED STATES.-Opening of the

Centennial year-The Amnesty Bill-President Grant's Message on Cuba-

The extradition difficulty-Chinese immigrants in California-The Sioux war

--Disturbances in the South-Administrative corruption: The Babcock

and Belknap trials-Reduction of official salaries-The Centennial Exhibi-

tion-Death of Mr. Stewart-The Presidential Election-The disputed

Southern votes-The President's Message-Financial condition of the United

States. CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN AMERICA.-The Revolution in Mexico-De-

feat of President Lerdo-Events in the South American Republics

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PART II.

CHRONICLE OF REMARKABLE OCCURRENCES.

January

February

March

April

May
June

July

August

September

October.

November.

December.

OBITUARY OF EMINENT PERSONS.

Viscount Amberley-Dr. Jabez Burns-Sir David Deas-Mr. Gastineau-Sir
Sills John Gibbons-Sir James John Hamilton-Sir George Harvey-Sir
E. C. Workman-Macnaghten--Major-General Margary, R.E.-Sir Anthony
Rothschild-Mr. William Salter-Mr. Sotheron-Estcourt-Mr. James Stir-
ling, C.E.-Colonel Anderson-Rear-Admiral Becher-Dr. Begbie-Sir John
Taylor Coleridge-Vice-Admiral Edgell, CB.-Mr. Fleming - Mr. John
Forster Viscount Galway-Dr. Gauntlett-Mr. Justice Keatinge-Dr. King—
Rev. J. T. Law-Viscount Melville-General Sir H. G.A.Taylor-Vice-Admiral
Tindal-Admiral Sir Baldwin Walker-Sir John Cordy Burrows--Colonel
Chesney, R.E.-Sir John W. Fisher-Mr. Hall-Vice-Admiral Hastings-
Dr. Letheby-Mr. Holt Mackenzie-Mrs. Miller-Lady Augusta Stanley-
Colonel Strange, F.R.S.-Baroness Von Bunsen-Rev. J. B. Dalgairns-Mr.
De Morgan, F.R S.-Admiral Frankland-Mr. Hodgson, M.P.-Admiral
Jackson-Mr. J. G. Lough-Lord Lyttelton-Mr. Maunsell-The Earl of
Sheffield-Mr. Southam, F.R.C.S.-Dr. Vivian-Dr. Wesley-Sir William
Wilde-Dr. Bosworth-Sir G. Bowles, G.C.B.-Sir J. W. Hogg, Bart.-Mr.
Henry Kingsley-Mr. Elias Rendell - Mr. Ronayne Colonel Meadows-
Taylor-Dr. Wynter-Mr. James Acland--Mr. James Baird-Sir T. Henry
-Lord Hylton-Miss Harriet Martineau-Mr. Robert Napier-Mr. Matthew
Noble-Archdeacon Otter-Lord Sandhurst-Sir John Henry Scourfield,
Bart. Mr. Thornbury-Sir James Bardsley, M.D.- Dr. Butcher- Professor
Childers-Mr. Mortimer Collins-The Marquis Conyngham-General Gas-
coigne Dr. Hearder-Sir J. W. Kaye, F.R.S.-Colonel Egerton Leigh-
Mr. Alexander Russel-Lieutenant-General Sir Robert Walpole-Mr. Corser
-Mr. Francatelli-Mr. Lane-Mr. Lewis, R.A.-Mr. Miller-Lieutenant-
Colonel Beaumont-Mr. Bewicke-Captain Freeburn-The Earl of Lonsdale
—Mr. Prout-Dr. Rainy-Mr. George Smith-Admiral Sir Charles Talbot-
Major-General H. W. Trevelyan-Lord Ardmillan-Sir James Campbell-
Dr. Cookson-Lord Gormanston-Mr. Hadow-Rear-Admiral Hancock-
Professor Laycock-The Earl of Leven and Melville-- Lieutenant-Colonel
A. C. McNeill-Sir John R. Quain-Dr. Rimbault-Sir Thomas Seaton, K.C.B.
Mr. Shilleto-Mr. William Smith-Mr. Justice Archibald Lieutenant-
General Christie, C.B-Mr. Charles Hemans-Dr. T. G. Graham- Rev. Sir
Henry Foulis, Bart.-Sir Percy Egerton Herbert-Lord Lisgar-Sir Francis
Shuckburgh, Bart-Sir John Stuart-The Marquis of Tweeddale-Bishop
Venables Major-General Wilson-Sir Elkanah Armitage-Lady Bell-
General Sir J. Bell-Mr. G. Dawson-General Sir J. E. Dupuis-Rev. W.
Gresley-Mr. Edward Horsman, M.P.-Mr. Wren Hoskins-Mr. G. Moore-
Mr. Phillips-The Duke of Saldanha-Miss Sellon-Sir W. W. Emerson-
Tennent, Bart.-Chief Justice Whiteside-General Arbuthnott-Mr. Atkinson
-Lieutenant-General Campbell, C.B.-Lieutenant-Governor Caron-Captain

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Day, C.B.-Sir John Esmonde-General R. Hawkes - Major-General D.

Hodson-Rev. T. Hugo-M. De Lara-Almiral Macnamara- Captain

Madden-Lord Neaves-Vice-Admiral J. A. Paynter-Mr. Robertson-Sir

Titus Salt- Mr. Stafford-Commander C. Sutherland-Mr. Teulon - Sir

Charles Turner

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REMARKABLE TRIALS.

The Clifton Communion Case-Jenkins v. Cook (clerk)

The Running-down of the "Strathclyde".

Vane v. Vane

The Vaccination Acts--Queen v. the Guardians of the Keighley Union
The "Tenedos " Court-Martial.

APPENDIX.

PUBLIC DOCUMENTS AND STATE PAPERS.

PROCLAMATION OF THE QUEEN'S NEW TITLE.

PAPERS RELATING TO THE EASTERN QUESTION:

Extracts from Despatches from June 30 to July 17, 1876

209

Despatch from Lord Derby to the British Ambassador at the Porte

211

Despatch from Lord Derby to Lord Augustus Loftus, Her Majesty's Ambas-

sador at St. Petersburg

213

Abstract of Despatch from Prince Gortschakoff to Count Schouvaloff

219

TREATY OF COMMERCE BETWEEN GREAT BRITAIN AND AUS-

TRIA-HUNGARY .

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