The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-11-30
EUROPE.
NEWS ny THE CAME

LONDON, Nov. 2T-Noon.
The notorious Fenian Head Centre, Francis,
who has succeeded in ending the authorities
for long time, was captured by the police at
Dublin late last evening. Papers found in his
possession leave no doubt as to his completely
e. in the recent Fenianoperations ~ ttA
In the House of Commons last night, the de-
bate on the Abyssinian war became quite ami
mated, and was prolonged to a late hour. A
disposition was shown in the discussion to
press the ministry, on the ground that they
had sent off military and naval expedition
to Abyssinia ON the sole advice of Gen. Robert
Napier, its commander, without waiting to OBJ
tain the consent Of Parliament; but the gov
eminent made satisfactory defence OF its ac-
ton, and at the conclusion of the debate the
supply of two million pounds required by the
Chancellor of the Exchequer to meet the ex-
penses of the war was voted. K, ~ El.r
EUening.- Dispatches from the Abyssinian
expedition say that large supplies of yolun-
teers from Nubia have been offered to the Brit
iSh commander. .Fr 9AIH
The American barque Vista Veazie, Captain
Vcazie, which sailed from Newcastle, New
South Wales, on the 9TH of August, for Hong
Kong, went ashore near Shanghae in gale ON
the 18th of September. Her captain and crew
We're saved, The vessel was set on fire BY
wreckers, but portion of her cargo had pre-
svl0usly been saved.
Baron Won Beust the Austrian 2 rime Min
lister, has issued a diplomatic note, in which he
declares that the maintenance of the temporal
power of the Pope is necessary for the peace
of Europe. q sf-rrft tI4EIEati . w
BERLIN Nov o.
The Prussian Dict, by vote of 1sl to 1861
has adopted resolution that the constitution
of Prussia guarantees liberty of speech, This
vote was the result of long discussion in the
Diet on the case of Deputy Twesten, who was
arrested, tried and heavily sentenced Tor words
spoken in debate
PARIS, Nov. q.
Prussia has agreed to the proposition tor
general European conference.
Noon.--The evacuation of the Roman terri
tory by the French troops has commenced
Several transports, with troops have left Civ
ita Vecchai fOrToulon, and more will follow.
-EpeniRg. 1t is said that France and Austria
have concluded special treaty in regard to
their future policy on the Eastern question,
and that by one of its clauses they pledge
themselves to maintain the territorial integri7
tyof the Ottoman empire. Il E
q PARIS, Nov. %.
Dispatches received announce that several
battles have been fought in Gambia between
the Turks and Cretans, both parties claiming
success,
s "a BERLIN Nov. 3D.
The Pfu ssian Kreus Ieitung of this city, i'm
an editorial on the conference Tor the settle
ment of the Roman question, says that with
the execution of Austria not one OF the great
powers has accepted the conference; the other
powers have either, like Prussia, exacted ex-
plantations or given evasve replies. t
By steamer.
SECRETARY sEwARDs LAND OPERATIONS.
INV YORK, Nov. %.
The steamer Weser brings European dates
Of the 10Th. fa5 :, sls.iP aAas
The London Times says it appears that in
addition to the e. 000,000 in gold, to be paid for
Russian America, the United States have
agreed to disburse E1 100000 for st. Thomas
and San Juan, with an additional GS00,OO0
provided France will waive her claim TO the
neighboring island OF Santa Cruz, making a
total of GA 100000. 1t has been understood
that The payment TO Russia is to be made at
the end of the present year.