The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1869-11-01
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Great Britain.
A H0AY

A HOAX.
LONDON, Oct. 30.-The paper found in a
i" on the coast of Cornwall, reporting the
loss OF the German emigrant ship Wesse,
proves on examination to be hoax.
THE IRISH QUESTION
The Times, in an article Oh the land question,
says:-"It is not our business to satisfy Fe-
mans. They would not be satisfied if Ireland
was doubly confscated for their benefit. 1t is
our business to do justice between two classes
constituting the bone and sinew of ireland,
whose interests are IDENTICAL and extirpate
the most ancient root of Irish wrongs. Two
opposlte sources of error must be removed. 1t
would be wise not to NEEDLE with the land
question at all, unless we effectually quiet the
present tenants. AT the same time 1t would
be shOrt-sighted to satisfy the next generation.
Ireland wants rest from agitation; but short
lived rests must not be purchased bv cOnces-
sions pregnant with mad anarchy In closing
accounts with the past it may be just and nee
essary to recognize prescriptive rights of
doubtful! origin, but it cannot be so to foster
the growth of similar rights in the future
France.
THE EMPERoR's HEALTH
PARIS, Oct. 31.-The lie Public says the re
port that the Emperor is suffering from a re-
lapse OF his former illness is false On Friday
the Emperor experienced some rheumatic
pains, but on Saturday they had disappeared
and the Emperor was quite WELL
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No meeting of the Ministers of Council has
been held at Campeigne since the Emperor's
return. Prince Napoleon had an interview
with the Emperor yesterday This event,
coupled with the sudden arrival of Emile Olli-
vier in Paris has caused the revival of the ru-
ed.
MOVEMENT FOR GENERAL DISARMAMENT
1t is given out that one of the special objects
OF Gen. Fleurys mission to st. Petersburg is
to induce Russia to join the other great powers
in general disarmament.
MINISTER TO RUSSIA.
Gen. Fleurz, the newly appointed minister
to Russia, departed to-day for st. Petersburg
Austria.
FATHER HosFLE SUMMONED TO ROME.
STUTTGART, Oct. 3O.-The Pope has sum-
moned Father Hosele to Rome instead of con-
hrming his election to the bishopric of Rotten
burg; probably on account of his action at the
Fulda Conference
MILITARY OPERATIONS SUSPENDED.
TRIESTE, Oct 30.-The military operations
against the rebels in Dalmatia have been sus-
pended in consequence of heavy snow.
Spain.
THE BUDGET.
MADRID, Oct. Oct. 3o-M. Ardarz has laid
the budget before the Cortes The excess of
receipts over expenditures he estimates at
and the civil salary reduced twenty and the
clerical thirty per cent -r'-r
THE FINANCES
MADRID, Oct: I.-Senor Ardauaz in his
budget just submitted to the Cortes, announces
that the financial deficit for the present year
amount to $40, 000, 900 reals. He looks forward
with hope to the ensuing fiscal year. extend
ing from January, 1870, to January, 1871 his
estimates for which show, as before re ported,
surplus in favor of the treasury.
THE THRONE.
The prospects of electing the Duke of Genoa
to the throne of Spain continue 70 improve
The number of deputies in the COrtes known
to be in his favor is increasing. Yesterday ITO
pronounced for him; but a majority of the peo-
pie seem to be hostile to his election. The
merchants have presented petition in favor
OF the Duke OF Montpensier.
RESIGNATION OF MINISTER'S
It is again reported that ministers Ardauze
and SilveIa bave rendered their designations
The resignation of Izquierda is officially an
nOunced., -.
WITHDRAWAL OF MARTIAL LAW.
In the Cortes yesterday, Gen. Prim said the
government hoped to withdraw at an early day
the decree establishing martial law, but that
at present such a step could not be taken be-
cause the consprators still remaiped at large,
and the cases of several of the rebel leaders
were pending before councils of war.
Italy.
THREATENED OPPOSITION TO THE EcUMENICAL
COUNCIL.
FLORENCE, Oct. 31.-The Italian government
reserves the right to reject the decisions of the
Ecumenical Council which are opposed to the
laws of the country and the spirit Of the age.