The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-08-02

DrouSut TO satisfactory conclusion. Lille
Italian government has guaranteed the preser-
vaton of order in Rome and the French troops
nave evacuated the city. 1t is asserted that
the Pope has been advised by some to &c, to
malta and by others to remain in Rome, ana IL
seems that he has decided to stay. The Roman
police seized quantity of arms which were
secreted in the city.
TREATY BETWEEN ITALY AND AUSTRIA.
VIENNA, Aug. lit is stated that Austria
and Italy have settled upon treaty which en-
sures their neutrality,
Spain.
DEMAND FROM CUBA.
MADRID, Aug. 1-Capt. Gen. DeRodas has
asked for IA 900 reinfOrcements for Cuba. In
view OF this demand some of the journals urge
the Government to consider seriously the con-
dition of the island.
The French Cabinet made an explanation Of
recent expressions regarding Spain to Senior
Olozaga, which is considered satisfactory.
GENERAL AMNESTY.
Serrano arrived here yesterday and presided
at meeting of the Council, at which it was
decided unanimously not to convOke the COrtes
at present. 1t is asserted that Gen. Prim has
promised the granting of an amnesty during
August.
Great Britain.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.
Heading Were destroyed by fire last night.
A steady rain has prevailed for the past day
or two which has materially helped the crops.
The reports by telegraph show that the storm
has been quite general throughout western
Europe. Harvest has commenced in the south
of England and the wheat is excellent in quail
ity and yield abundantly
There was vast assemblage of Odd Fellows
at the Crystal Palace to day
The Duke OF Augustenburg is serving as
oral in ha Row nd a
OF Nassau has accepted position on the staff
of the Crown Prince of Prussia.
The correspondent of the Times warns the
public against precip itancy in forming an opin-
ion of the merits of the two powers in the
present war, and he points out how widely
England erred regarding the American war.
The Post approves of Mr. Gladstone's policy
OF peace, SO long as Belgium remains I'M
touched. 1t refers to the old treaties between
the United States and Prussia and SAYS the re-
strictions as to articles cOntraband of war will
probably become a dead letter for the United
States, especially as England pays no atten-
ton to them.
DISCOVERY OF FENIAN ARMS.
A quantity of arms has been discovered on
the estate of Mr.. Mcguire, a member of Parlia-
ment for Cork, the owners of which are un.
known.
THE KING OF LUXEMBOURG
is quoted as saying that Germany will be ruin
ed by the war for twenty years, and the emil
grafton to America will swell to enormous
proportions. He thought that Napoleon erred
in not pushing promptly into Bavaria. He
would thereby have neutralized the action in
all Southern Germany. Such movement is
impossible now, because it would expose Paris.
THE SECRET TREATY AGAIN.
Another instalment of correspondence of
foreign powers and relating to the secret treaty
has been made public, but its contents have in
the main been anticipated by the. wire.
PARLIAMENTARY PROCEEDINGS.
In the House of Lords to-day bill giving
the government the power to call out the mill
tia was introduced under a suspension OF the
rules, aud the enlistment bill was passed.
Amendments we're made to the educational
bill and it was read the third time.
Iu the House of Commons tonight the Gov
eminent proposed to add 10000 men to the
army, and submitted the estimates, requiring
100000 sterling for this purpose. The artil-
lery was reported to be in the most effective
state and the militia is rapidly recruiting. NJ
Dsraeli rose to make some inquiries. He
thought that the traditional silence and re-
serve of the Government should now be dis
missed He especially desired to be enlight-
ened as to what extent England at the con-
Saxon acquisitions. Such guarantees, if they
still held good, would involve England in the
present quarrel. He wanted to know what
ground had been taken by the Government.
de urged that the army be kept up to its great
est strength, and closed with the declaration
that England, while she observed the treaties,
would maintain the rights and independence of
others.
Mr. Gladstone took exceptions to the histor-
ical statements of the Right Honorable gentle
man, and gave his version of events down to
the present day. He said the policy of the
government was not one of armed neutrality
but of friendship to both of the combatants.
He declared that the obligations of the Vienna
treaty ended with the German Empire. The
government was now doing everything to en-
force the observance of neutrality but that
British power was restricted to British waters.
All legal restraints have been imposed ON the
sale of coal.
A running debate followed between the less
err members Oh the state of the army and navy,
which lasted until late hour No facts of i'm
portance were brought ont.
Italy.
ANEW TREATY.
FLORENCE, Aug. 1.-The Nations states alli-
ance to secure the neutrality of England, Aus
trla and Italy has nearly been Completed by
these powers.
Dominion of Cauada.
FRENCH CRUISERS ON THE COAST
QUEBEC, Aug live outward bound Prus-
sian merchantmen came to anchor here to- day,
fearing French cruisers in the neighborhood Of
AnticoSti.