The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-10-26
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L lac Geneva Arbitration.
TO THE DAILY PRESS.

FRANCE.
The Geneva Arbitration.
PARIS, Oct. 25.-Baron Cajuba, Brazilian
| Ambassador here, has received official Motif =
cation of his appointment by the Emperor of
| Brazil as arbitrator under the treaty of Wash
ingtcn,
Interesting Disclosures.
The Courier Diplomatque publishes a COM
munication. which it says comes from a diplo-
matte parsonage in high rank. making impor-
tant revelations IN regard to the negotiations
which preceded the war between Denmark
Prussia and Austria The statement in sub
stance is as follows: In 1884 Earl Russ, II :,
then British Minister of Foreign Affairs, made
overtures through Lord Cowley British Am
bassador to Paris to NJ Rhouher, proposing an
alliance offensive and defensive, with France
to help Denmark in case Prussia and Austria
declared war against her. England was to CO.
operate by sea and land and was willing to
promise France in return for her, assistance
the ratification of her frontiers on the Rhine by
annexation of a frontier of Rhinish provinces
Seouher asked time for consideration of the
proposals. but in three days from the time they
were laid before Rhouher, Emperor Napoleon
accepted them. ---.
Lord Cowley Immediately communicated
the fact to his government, whereupon Russell
replied that it was too late as Her Maiesty's
government desired not to iterfere in the case
OF Denematk.
was made to reopen the subject.
BRAZIL,
Passage of Emancipation bill Confirm
LONDON, Oct. 25.-Advices from Rio Janeiro
confirm the final adoption in the Brazilian
Parliament of the bill providing for the eman-
cipation of the slaves The vote upon the final
passage in the Senate was "A to SO.
Tba
cries with immense cheering. A circular was
issued by the government to the authorities in
all the departments, recommending that the
law be put into immediate execution. The
benedictve order promptly emancipated all its
1000 slaves. 40
MEXICO.
Revolution in Mexico.
NEW YORK, Oct. 25--Matamoras dates to
the 21st to the Herald state that pronuncia-
miento was issued at Monterey on the 18th by
Trevino in favor OF General Diaz declaring
Juarez's election fraudulent. All federal Of
1icas in Monterey aud other cities are under
arrest.
Trevino imposed forced loan of fifty thou
sand dollars OF Monterey. The American
Counsul, Ulaich. refused to pay fifteen hun
dred dollars imposed on him, and hoisted his
flag but being given ten days to pay it or be
imprisoned he pad the money. Several
test. +-.
Trevino subsequently moved on Satillo and
at last accoudts was investing the place, await
ing artillery. Cespedo who defends Saltillo
was terrifying and receiving achievements.
The government troops had defeated month";
ez he being wounded. The revolutionists pene-
trated to the interior.
Cortina has joined Narapjo, revolutiouist
ipvesti0g Northern Tamaulipas. Lermeno, a
revolutionst after being routed fed to
Brownsville, Texas.
Paacio, commanding at Matamoras, adheres
to Juarez but the people will pronounce
against the governmental the Ievolutionists
are at all successful. The telegraph lines in
Mexico are al. cut. ...-t
Loss in the Recent Revolt
A letter from the city of Mexico of the 18th
inst. gives details of the seizure of the citadel
by regiment of gems d'drn,s and its subse-
quent Tecapture by the government forces on
the 1st inst. In the contest the gsvernment
lost 40 killed aud 126 wounded. The rebels
lost 10 officers and 167 soldiers killed, 70
wounded and 345 taken prisoners. The revolt
was started by Negrete.
SOUTH AMERICA.
Gillian News.
HAVANA, Oct. 25-Advices from Chill an
pounce the formal inauguration of the Presi-
dent. The new ministers comparatively
unknown but are personally popular.
A large fire had occurred at Valparaiso with
heavy loss. The insurrection of Aarncanan
INDIANS Is queieu.
Peruvian News.
Dates from Lima are to the 18th. Foreign
ers and Peruvians are alike amassing three
days stores to enable them to remain in doors
during the elections disturbances being appre-
hended and the streets liable to be unsafe. The
government are transferring soldiers to the po-
lice department, The presence of the troops
in the city during the election being prohibited
by the constitution. The popular candidate is
Prado, while the 60 vernment support is given
to Exchanique. The survey of the LaDos Is
lands attests the existance OF enormous depos-
its of guano.
e.i-.- .l1rlE Foreign Items. e ..-s..
Prince Napoleon made violent political
speech at Aiaccia Tuesday.
The contributions sto the Mansion House
fund for Chicago amounted last evening to
93S 800. The Glasgow subscription reached
$3.50.
The Morning Post, regarded semi-off1cal
organ, prenounces the rumor regarding the
establishment OF a Regency in consequence of
the Queens prolonged illness as entirely de-
void OF foundation. '97~
Paris contributions to Chicago amount to
17S430 francs.
Miss Rive takes out on the HISTORIAN from
Liverpool to Quebec, 145 children for homes in
America. a .-
The steamer Espara has araived at Santiago
de Cuba with troops for Cadz.
There is general railroad strike among the
railroad laborers at Cologne, over 10000 men
having quit work.