The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-08-07
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| The Assembly
| VERSAILLES, Aug. BIN the Assembly To-
| day bill to impose tax on the income OF Ia.
| tives and resident foreigners came mp anu
gave rise to an animated debated. NO act'ou
| was taken upon it. The Assembly also con
sdered bill to indemnify citizens for the loss
OF property during the German invasion. -.
| THEIRS spoke several times and was frequently
interrupted. He was visibly affected and DIT,
| terly reproached by the members. He declared
| that he was willing to relieve but not lndemhi-
fy those who bad suffering during the war.
! Without dispOsing OF the bill the CHAMBER ad-
| iourned till Tuesday.
| Praise of EuglnnJ.
PARIS, Aug. 6-Gen. Venoy, in communi-
cation to the official journal, exp essas win
much warmth his gratitude for England,s gen
| erosty during the late war. He names battle
| fields in which the valor and humanity OF the
English were equally conspicuous.
| M. Coster, late Project of Marselles, has
committed suicide.
GREAT BRITAIN.
Meeting Forbidden
LONDON, Aug. 6-The authorities of Dublin
have forbidden the holding of the public meet
ing called for the purpose of demanding the
release of Irish political offenders.
Prince HuD1bert of Italy is about to visit
England.
Algerian Affairs.
The Paris journals say that the condition OF
affairs in Algeria are still critical. Some OF
the commanders there refuse to obey orders
and the General commanding threatens to re-
sign.
Fenian Riot.
DUBLIN Aug. In spite of the prohibition
OF the authorities, the friends OF amnesty at
tempted Tenn to hold meeting this afternoon in
ph9nix park. Mr.. Smyth, member of Par
lament, Mr.. Sullivan, editor OF the Nation,
and John Sullivan Byrn, Irishmen, entered
the park with large crowd. Police Snperin-
teadent How, standing on the Wellington
monument. ordered Smyth and his followers
to desist, when he was hurled to the bottom of
the monument and barbarously malt reated A
fearful riot ensued. The police charged upon
the mob aud beat and kicked men, women and
children Unfortunately. The fight lasted
half an hour, when the police, having been re-
inforced. succeeded in dispensing the mob.
Smyth, Sullivan and a man named Nolan were
badly wounded. Over 100 injured have been
taken to the hospital. The authorities are firm
and the leaders in the attempt to day will be
prosecuted.
SPAIN.
Murderers of Prim.
MADRID, Aug. 6.-Four newly discovered &C.
complies in the assassination of Marshal Prim
have been summoned for trial. Among them
- an aide ds-camp of Duke MOntDensier. The
Duke himself has been summoned as a wit
ness.
No Choice of President.
CITY OF MEXICO, July 80, via Havana, Aug
S.Ihe permanent deputation of Congress
finished the counting of the electoral votes on
the 9th. The following is the result: -Diaz.
1852; Juarez, 1868; Lerdo, 1866 There being
no choice, according to the Constitution the
election goes to Congress. where, if the cOali-
lion OF the opponents to Juarez is effected the
majority will be against him. An attempt will
be made to unite the votes of the opposition of
Diaz. The permanent deputation is known to
be hostile TO Juarez. The enemies of Juarez
report that he proposes to bride doubtful Con.
gressmen and imprison others before they can
reach the Capitol. On the other hand. the
DiariO, the official organ of the Government,
declares that Juarez has majority over ali
his competitors. In this conflict of authority
and direct contradiction OF statements, it is i'm
possible as yet to decide who is actually elected
Revolution Threatened.
The States of Puebla, Oaxaca and San Luis
Potosi threaten to revolt and the prospects of
the country have assumed gloomy aspect.
revolution has begun in La Babasco.
Hostility to Protesianiis.s.
The Vose de Mexico has bitter article
against the Professionals. 1t points to the ap-
pearance OF certain crimes sas coincident with
the introduction of PrOtestan tism, and laments
the evils produced by religious divisions. The
same journal calls for the restriction of suf-
frage.
number of rude images of human bodies
carved OF stone, strange heads Of CLAY and
stones cut 10 the shape of cam on siplis have
been dug up near Sordova. WI
DOMINION OF CANADA.
Cuban Filibusters.
MONTREAL, Aug. 5.-The investigation Of the
charges against the alleged Cuban filibusters
Is proceeding to-day before the police magis.
trate with closed doors. No new features in
the matter have been brought to light, but
some additional afidavts have been made
against the alleged leaders of the enterprise.
The cross-examinatons of the witnesses against
the accused was lengthy, and it appears that
the testimony against Major Robinson is of
most serious character and is quite sufficient
for bis detention in custody. Cartier, the
Queens counselor, is conducting the case on
behalf the Spanish Consul. and Mr.. Dunbar
BIowne appears for Major Robinson. The ex-
animation will be resumed Monday, but the
whole affair is regarded here as a farce. ~
FOrefgu Iiems.
The siege of Paris will be raised on the 18th
Mr.. schenck will soon make tour OF sri.
zerland.
Thomas Hughes has been suddenly prostrat-
ed by serious illness.
The House OF Commons has postponed the
question of reform in the statute laws to the
next session.
1t is reported that the question of the pro.
longaton of Theirs power chief executive
will be allowed TO go by default.
Direct telegraphic communication is now es q.
tabished with Saigon and all parts Of Cochin,
China.
A dispatch sent by the Emperor Alexander
of Russia to Empress Eugene, after Sedan,
has been made public: Alexander said he
would intervene on the basis of preserving the
integrity Of French territory; the intention,
however, was spoiled by the treaty of Sept. 4th.