The Portland daily press., 1869-04-26
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LONDON, April A-A dispatch from Dublin
states that Hugh Bradshaw, a well known
irish magistrate, has been shot in Tipperary
NEW YORK, April pa cable special to the
Herald from London of yesterday, SAYS it is
rumored that the government will adopt new
and bold policy as to the Spanish Cuban ques-
ton. Belligerent rights are to be conceded to
Cuban insurgents, assistance rendered and the
independence of the Island assured. This, it
is argued, will prevent annexation to the Unit
ed States, and give show of consistency in
the Alabama claims and the belligerent rights
question pending with the American govern
ment.
ITALY.
FLORENCE, April M-The Court of Appeal.
which has had under consideration the penal
oath for some time, have concluded their ex-
amlHatlon and have unanimously agreed upon
the abolishment of the death penalty.
DENMARK.
COPENHAGEN, April "a The Dagbladet has
an article upon the purchase of the Danish
west India Islands by the United States as
arranged with the Secretary of State of the
last American administration. 1t saws that
the question of the acquisition of the Danish
Antilles by the United States ripens. and ac
euses America, by the recent action of its Com
gress, OF want of respect to the Government
Of Denmark. 1t also states that if the meas
ure finally miscarries Count Radioff will re-
sign.
FRANCE.
PARIS, April M.-The budget for the current
year, which was presented by the French Min
ister some time since, has been adopted bv the
Corps Legislatif.
PRUSSIA.
BERLIN. April 24-King William yesterday
received deputation of persons who had vol
unteered to care for the wounded in case of a
war. The King congratulated them upon their
humane undertaking, and sincerely hoped for
favorable results from it. He thought, how
ever, that the object of the association was ap-
parently distant, but said if war should break
out ne hoped merited success would attend
their efforts.
MADRID, April M.-In the Constituent
Cortes yesterday Senior Onenss, one of the
Republican Deputies, introduced measure
calculated to forever exclude all Bourbons
from the throne of Spain. An amendment
was proposed and carried by majority, where
by ex-Queen Isabella and her children enlv
are excluded. Senior Sarilla introduced bill
fol the promotion of general education. Sc
nor Fignerola, Minister of Finance, proposed q
negotiation OF treaty of commerce with
Great Britain.
MADRID, April pa resolution condemn
ing the conduct of tho patriarch of the An
titles was brought up in the Cortes YESTERDAY.
Marshal Serrano opposed it, intimatng that its
adoption would be an implied censure of the
O0sernnent. Line re- OluLl0n was then with
drawn. Salustiano Olozoga during the ses-
sion yesterday, assured the members that
France would respect the future Government
OF Spain whatever form might be adopted.
LONDON, April 25,-Dispatches from Madrid
report that great popular demonstration was
made there yesterday in favor of a republic
1t is rumored that dispute has arisen be-
tween Prime Minister Serrano and Gen. Prim
HUNGARY.
PEsTH, April M.-At the opening of the ses-
sions of the Diet yesterday, Francis Joseph,
King of Hungary, made a peaceful address
He said there was much important legislation
to be accomplished. The internal reforms of
the country, he said, required concentration
OF the entire power of the nation and the good
sense and moderation of the people. The re-
lations between Austria and other powers of
the world offered a peaceful prospect. In con-
cluding he reminded the Representatives that
it was necessary to carry important reforms.
AUSTRIA
vienna, April M.-In the Rieschrath the
question upon the final passage of the prima-
ry school law led to an excited debate, the Po-
lish and Tyrolese members opposing it strenu-
ously. Upon the close of the debate the Po-
lish and Tyrolese delegates submitted pro-
test against the enactment and quilted the
chamber. The vote was then taken and the
law passed.