Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-08-01
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Prince Arthur, urged that the demand mere
ly fulfilled the contract made at the begin
ming of the reign of the Queen. He spoke in
warm eulogy of the Prince, whose visit to
Canada secured the affection of the colon
lists.
The Duke of Richmond heartily seconded
the motion which was carried without di-
vision.
The Duke then moved a vote of censure of
the Queens message abolishing the purchase
system in the army, as an unworthy minis
terial resort. He denounced in strong Ian
guage the speech at the banquet on Saturday,
in relation to the treaty of Washington, and
claimed that the Royal prerogative was much
strained in the ratification of that instrument
without the assent of Parliament
Earl Granville spoke in defence of the
message, as responding simply to previous
action in the House of Commons.
Mr.. Gladstone stated that unless the bill
relative to elections was passed by Tuesday,
an October session of Parliament was imm.
dent.
Peter Alfred Taylor, member from Leices-
ter, denounced the making of an appropria-
ton fer Prince Arthur, who, he said, had
"better serve his country than be its pension
err"
On the vote of the censure the Marquis of
Salisbury thought that the Lords were bound
to resent this great outrage, for if unrebuked
it would remain standing menace to the au-
tfority of the House.
lord Normally contended that such exer-
else of the Royal prerogative was unprece-
dented.
Lord Penseancc defended the action of the
government, and argued to show that the in
terpositlon of the Crown in this case was en-
tirely constitutional.
The Earl of Derby strongly advocated the
motion to censure, and Earl Russell said he
should vote for it, declaring the government
had incurred serious responsibilities
Lord Northbrook thought the proposed
course of the government was the only posi-
bic one left for it,
The House of Commons tonight passed
bill granting an allowance of 1900 pounds per
annum to Prince Arthur. The vote was 21G
to IL.
A meeting at Trafalgar Square to protest
against proposed allowance to Prince Arthur
was held tonight. Five thousand persons
were present. Speakers addressed the masses
at different points and much excitement was
manifested. The entire police reserve was
| called ont and seized Communist flag car
ried by one of the clubs, amid bosterous
demonstrations. Some fighting is reported
and arrests have been made. The meeting
adjourned in disorder, and the crowds were
dispersed by the police.
Great enthusiasm is manifested in Dublin
over the expected visit Of the Prince of
Wales to Ireland. The Prince is already on
the way, accompanied by Prince Arthur the
Duke of Cambridge, and a number of other
members of nobility and officers of the army.
The royal party will arrive at Dublin to-
night. The Prince will review the troops in
Phoenix Park on Friday next. and the ball of
the Lord Mayor is expected to surpass in
brilliancy anything of the kind vet given in
Ireland.
gone to the United States.
Advices from Rio Janerio to July Sd have
been received. The Argentine Minister to
Brazil is dead. Fighting continues in IRA
quay between the Blancos and Colorados.
BERLIN.
Berlin, 81. The journeymen masons of
this city have struck and appointed COM
mittee to confer with the masters with a view
more speedily to accomplish the object of the
strike. a resolution has been adopted that
it is the duty of all unmarried masons to
leave Berlin and seek temporary work else
where.
Tae Government to-day prohibited the
meeting at Trafalgar Square to protest against
the granting an annuity to Prince Arthur
and massed force of police and soldiers
there TO prevent its assembling. Alarmed
at the threatening aspect of the populace the
force was withdrawn. An immense meeting
was held without mOlestation and violent
revolutionary sentiments were expressed.
Paris, 20. The acceptance of the resigna-
ton of M. Favre as Minister of Foreign
Affairs is confirmed.
Theirs is consulting with Gen. Craig with
view of increasing the army.
The number of Communists awaiting trial
is $4,000. In order to render possible the
disposition of so great number of cases,
bill has been introduced in the Assembly in
creasng the number of judges, and removing
all restrictions from those judges who have
at any time committed themselves against
or have !een obliged to act against the Yer
sailles government.
The result of the first and supplementary
elections for members of the municipal coun-
Gil of Paris have been declared. The council
is composed of 81 conservatives, moderate
republicans, ~ republicans, and 10 ultras.
President Theirs in replying to deIega-
ton from the occupied provinces, intimated
that in six weeks the occupation by German
troops would be limited to Champagne and
Lorraine.
IRELAND.
Dublin, 80. Prince of Wales and party
arrived this evening and had popular re-
ception. The weather was unusually cold
for the season, and although the streets were
crowded the demonstrations were not so en-
thusiastic as might have been under more
favorable circumstances. The Fenian ele-
ment was not absent, and as the royal Wis
itors passed some Kisses were heard from the
sidewalks. The city was gaiy decorated
with flags, but the illumination tonight is not
as general as was expected.
From New Hampshire.