The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-06-22
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LONDON, June 20.-Frday being the ami
versary of the accession of Her Majest!
Queen Victoria, to the throne of England, has
been observed as holiday in this metropolis,
and has also been duly observed by appropriate
royal salutes throughout the dominion of the
British Government. The city has been gaiIy
decke6 with flags and streamers, and naval
vessels, as well as mercantile marine of all ma
tons have been proiuse in the display of their
colors. The day was made the especial oecls-
ion for grand review of the regular ard vol
unteer troops at Windsor Park, where fol sew
eral DAYS they have been arriving in large
numbers from different points. Salutes were
fired from Windsor Castle and other promi-
nent Government places at sunrise, noon and
sunset. Immense crowds filed the streets and
all intent mainly upon witnessing the grand
review of the volunteers by the Queen and
Royal family at Windsor, to which point they
have been vending their way ON numerous
railroad trains. The barracks were gaily fss-
TONED and decorated and the troops were in
full dress uniform for review. The weather is
comparatively fine, although in the morning
It was threatening, which had the effect of pre-
venting thousands from attending; but with
the exception of few light showers there
was nothing to mar the splendor OF the parade.
The troops in lire numbered "a 900 of different
arms, and while being reviewed by her ma
jesty and her brilliant suite OF Generals and
officers of the royal household, presented a
scene OF grandeur and enthusiasm seldom, If
ever witnessed in this country. After march
cortegc, the troops paid a marching salnte to
| the abelsk commemorative OF the grand iu.
bilee which took place in 1922 and crossed
| over on pontoon thrown across the Thames
by the royal engineers, where they were dis
| missed. The throng at Windsor Park was inn
mense and the Queen and royal family were
| greeted with marked enthusiasm. The day
was concluded with festivities aud reunions by
both the civil and military organizations.
The defeat of the Irish Church appointments
ngnanaion hill in tha of Lords 10
sdered certain, but it is believed the majority
against the bill will be greatly reduced in con-
sequence of the abolition of proxies.
PRUSSIA.
BERLIN, June 20.-The sessions of the North
| German Parliament Were formally closed yes
| terday King William OF Prussia made a short
| and pacific speech ON the OCCASION. He re-
viewed and commented favorably on the work
| OF the present session, and concluded by ex-
pressing conviction that the results of the la
bors of Parliament would be successful and
that Germany would continue to enjoy the
blessings of peace.
The American Minister, Mr.. Bancroft, con-
| templates visiting the Courts of the different
Southern Governments. He will sail on his
| tour in few days. Col Bliss, Secretary of
the Legation, will act for Mr.. Bancroft during
| his absence.
OsTEND, June 20.-Admiral Farragut, after
| brief visit at Brussels has returned here and
| again assumed active command of the fleet.
| Preparations are being made for grand re-
view of the American squadron by King
Leopold, which takes place Monday next.
| Flagship Franklin will be draped with flags.
| The Admiral will tender grand banquet on
board to their royalihighnesses the King and
| Queen, subsequent to the review.
| AUSTRIA.
PEsTH, June 21.-Prnce Napoleon, who ar
rived here from Vienna last week, after brief
| stay left for Constatinople. 1t is believed his
visit to the Sultan is the main object of his pres
| ent tour.
CRETAN AFFAIRS.
TRIESTE, June 21.-The last advices from
| Athens report that the Cretan representatives
and exles now in that city offered an address
| to the United States Consul. On the occasion
| of presenting it the Cretans and citizens oil
Athens assembled in large numbers before
| the officers of the American Legation, and
| made an enthusiastic demonstration of graft
| tude for the friendship and sympathy of the
| American people.
ARRIVAL OF GEN. NAPIER AT ALEXANDRIA.
A special cable dispatch to the N Y Herald
| says Gen. Napier had arrived at Alexandria
accompanied by the son of the Emperor The
| odorus
SOUTH AMERICA.
| THE WAR ON THE PARANA.
PARIS, June 20.-The regular mail steamer
| from Rio de Jauerio has arrived at Lisbon
| News from the hostile forces on the Parana
are not important The special correspondent
OF the Moniteur in Paraguay writes to that
| Journal that the allied forces, after repeated
| EFFORTS, nave given up the task of attempting
10 carry Humaita by storm and now propose
10 reduce the city by starving out the garrison
ne tnlnks the prospects of Paraguay have ma
New YORK, June 20.-Rio Janeiro advice:
OF May 10Th state that the Brazilian finance
report shows the cost of the Paraguavan war
at Sl2l 100000, and the total debt of the emnirf
$247 100000 The Minister of Finance de-
clares foreign loan impracticabe while the
war lasts. The news from the Parana is thai
Lopez is arming the women, and has 1000 o
them already in the Tibicury under Elizs
lynch, an Irish woman. They are charged
with the duty of guarding the communications
Twenty-Five hundred Paraguayans ASSAULTED
the Brazilian position on the Charco on the At
of May, but were repulsed with loss of one
sixth of their number. Another account
states that the engagement was in the field
and the victory was claimed for both sides, the
loss on the Paraguayan side being 800 and tn,
Braziians 400 to 500.
The Emperor of Brazil opened the Genera
Assembly on May 9th. In the course of hi
speech he stated that the United States gov
eminent had again offered Interpretation 70
the establishment of peace with Parag VA,
which, however, he declined with thanks, tn
same reasons existing, strengthened by thu
late tr1mphs, which prevented the acceptanc
of the first offer.
ARGENTINE CONFEDERATION.
Buenos Ayres advices of May 14th state tina
the result OF tn, Presidential election in tn