The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-12-15
FOREIGN.
FAVORABLE TURN.
The Prince of Wales Likely to
Recover.

KGYPT.

THE ACCIDENT AT ALEXANDRIA.
NEW YORK, Dec IA letter from Alexan-
| dria, Egypt, gives the details of the drowning
| OF the ssventy-five Algerian pilgrims. Ihey
had arrived in the outer harbor on their way to
Mecca when protests from consuls against their
| landing were made, on the ground that they
! would disseminate cholera and other contagious
| Orders were given to land them outside of the
city, and they were taken from the steamer on
| lighter, and whilc being lowed ashore it was
| struck by another lighter, cutting 1t to the
| waters edge. 1t sank Immediately, carrying
all down. The event caused no particular SEN
| sation in Alexandria.
THE CHOLERA.
| The same letter says that the East is restless
under the cholera scourge. Cyprus has been at
Vessels from Cadia are quarantined, and unless
| earnest protests are made by the Western pow
| ers, Alexandria, which is the great highway to
and from India, will disseminate the cholera
| around the globe
FRANCE.
THE ORLEANS PRINCES
PARIS, Dec. 14.-It is reported that the Or
leans princes are determined to take their seats
IN the Assembly at an early day and will act
with the party Of the Right.
SWITZERLAND.
THE INTERNATIONAL BOARD OF ARBITRATION
GENEVA, Dec. 14.-[Special to n Y World
All the members of the board of arbitration
appointed under the treaty of Washington are
morrow at the Hotel de Vile
GREAT BRITAIN.
THE PRINCE OF wALEs-A SLIGHT CHANGE rop
THE BETTER
LONDON, Dec. 14-2 P. M-There has been a
slight change for the better in the condition of
the Prince of Wales. The comparative quiet
of yesterday evening and the rest obtained last
night has proved beneficial The following are
official bulletins up to this hour:
Sdndringhan,, 8 A. M-The Prince slept dur
ing the night. There is some abatement of tho
graver symptoms.
Sandringhan, sNoon.-The Prince has been
tranquil all the morning. The gain of last eve
ming is maintained.
MORE HOPE FELT
LONDON, Dec. 1880 P M.-No further
change is reported in the Princes condition.
Hopes OF his recovery are fully expressed and
the public feeling is more confident.
WILL RECOVER.
Worlds special II have the highest medi-
cal authority for giving assurance that the
Prince of Wales will recover.
THE PRINCE QUIET
LONDON, Dec. 14-10 p. Man official hulIe-
TN from Sandringham announces that the
FRINGE OF Wales passed a quiet afternoon and
evening The symptoms are unchanged since
morning.
LONDON Dec. 15-2 A. M.-The physicians
in attendance upon the Prince of Wales at
Sandringham issued bulletin at A. NJ stat
ing that his Royal Higness had been very un-
quiet since 10 o'clock last night.
LATEST.
LONDON, Dec 1875 A. M.-Later dispatches
from Sandringham say the Prince of Wales is
strength is greater, and there are strong hopes
OF continued progress towards recovery. The
Queen and Princess Louise yesterday visited
the groom of the Prince, who is improving.
DOMINION OF CANADA.
sHIPwRECK AND MEN MISSING.
HALIFAX, Dec. 14.--Bark Breamish, Smith,
from Sydney, c. B., for New York via Halifax,
of the harbor, this morning during the snow
storm. The captain and one man got into the
jolly boat, which broke adrift, and has not since
been heard Of. The long boat was lowered, but
also broke adrift. The second mate, Frank
Sawtelle, jumped into. her and drifted safely
through the breakers ashore. A steam tug has
gone TO her assistance. f
DOUBLE MURDER.
The steamer City of Halifax arrived tonight
bringing news of terrible double murder
Three weeks ago woman named Gehan was
found dead at Spaniard's Bay under suspicious
and returned verdict of death from natural
causes Police Inspector Foley, of st. Johns,
went to Spaniards Bay and demanded another
inquest, which was held with the same result
Still unsatisfied Foley remained and learned
that brother of the woman, named Garret
Sayers, who had been supported by her hus-
band was missing. After . long search Foley
found Sayers' body buried in dung heap, hor-
ribly mutilated Gehan, the husband of the
woman, and servant girl named Hamilton
were arrested on suspicion. The evidence has
not yet been made public, but it is understood
it is conclusive that both Mrs. Gehan and her
brother were murdered by them.
ALEXIS
MONTREAL, Dec 14.-The Grand Duke Alexis
and suite arrived at Montreal at o'clock this
evening. He was met at the station by the
Mayor and deputation Of the Council besides
a concourse Of citizens. A cordial was extend
ed to the Royal guest, after which the party
was escorted to the st. Lawrence Hall