The Portland daily press., 1869-06-18
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( GREAT BRITAIN.

LoSpoN, June 17-Midnight.-In the House
of Commons tonight Mr.. 0tway, Under For
eign Secretary, in reply to an inquiry of Mr..
Banmont. said, when the republic of Mexico
was re-established it declined Intercourse with
the powers which recognized the empire. and
the British Minister at the city Of Mexico con-
seqqently withdrew. Her Maiesty's Govern
meet had no objection to reopen relations. but
the oyertures must come from Mexico.
Mr.. Gladstone, in reply to a question of Dr.
North, explained that Mr.. Bright wrnte his re-
cent letter to the Birmingham meeting with
out consulting his colleagues, and on bis own
responsibility. The Government had no in-
tention of threatening the House of Lords.
Bach estate of the kingdom wasentitled to the
fullest freedom Of speech, and he would re-
fere with it, especially ii made BY member Of
the Crown. He himself and his colleague
Mr.. Bright both discouraged any popular ac-
ton tending to interfere with the House of
Lords. Whenever oyertnres had been made
70 them 70 attend public meetings they had
In the House of Lords to- night there was a
crowded attendance, and great interest was
manifested in the proceedings.
e Lord Cairns, amid chees from the opposition
put the question whether Mr. Bright's letter
had been expected by the other members OF
the Government, and whether, in the present
crisis, it was PROPER to support and give assist
ance 10 the Government. He said the Govern
ment must either endorse or repudiare the let
ter.
Earl Granville, in reply. admitted the au-
thenticity Of the letter, and said the Cabinet
had declined to discuss the policy to be pur-
sued if the bill should be re elected. He knew
that neither of his colleagues, except Mr.
Bright, had any knowledge of the contents OF
tho letter until it was published. He thought
the Cabinet was not responsible for the indi-
yidual opinions Of its members, and, for him
sell, regretted Mr.. Bright's language.-[De
bate continued 10 fsoT
GERMANY,
bremen, June Hiking William to-day
opened the new naval port of Heppens, at the
mouth of Jahde river. He made a speech, in
which he returned thanks to the prpfnoters OF
the enterprise. he said that, although the
late King commenced this work, political cir
cumstances intcrfered with the Establishment
of German port here, but Providence had
now permitted him to accomplish what his
brother began. He would look with cheerful
confidence for the development ia tho future
Of tho young German navy. 800
MADRID, June H-Great public meetings
have been held by the Republicans in valado,
lid and Seville to protest against the presence
in Spain of the Duke of Montpenser,
In the Cprtes to-day Gen. Prim declared
that all the military officers who refused to
take the oath to obey the new Constitution
would have their names stricken from the rolls
of the army.
Senior Sogasta, Minister Of the Interior, said
that, now the Constitution and Regency had
been adopted, the shouting of republican erie.
In the streets would be considered a lega
offence and would be prohibited. This declara
tlon nr3dqcea great SENSATION.
Marshal sefrano will take the oath Of office
as negent q Spain on Friday. Troubles are
| unprecedented on the occasion 's...,-s sf s;as
Sc sAEssstS TURKEY.
LONDON, June .17--Telegrams from Con
stantinppe state that the Porte protests aeaiins
;ne power assumed BY the Pasha Of Egypt 4
opening Of the Suez canal. Such invitations