Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-08-07
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DUBLIN, Aug. 6.
MEETING SUPPRESSED.
The authorities have forbidden the holding of
the meeting called for the purpose of demand
ing the release of the Irish political offenders.
Arrangements had been completed for grand
mass meeting to take place in Phoenix park, to-
day, for the purpose of framing request to be
presented to the government, urging the release
OF the prisoners still held for completely with
the Fenian brotherhood. Several eminent
speakers had been invited to address the meet
ing and an immense attendance was expected.
Later-TERRIBLE RIOT
ECentng.-ln spite Of the prohibition by the
authorities, the friends Of the amnesty attempt
Phoenix park. Mr.. Smyth, member of para-
ment, Mr.. Sullivan, editor of the Nation, and
John Sullivan Byrne, an Irishman, entered the
park with a large crowd. Police Superintendent
Haw, standing on the Wellington monument
ordered Smyth and his followers to desist, when
hetwas hurled TO the bottom of the monument
and barbously maltreated. A fearful
riot ensued The police charged upon
the mob, and beat and kicked men, wO-
men and children Unfortunately. The fight
lasted half an hour, when the police, having
been reinforced, succeeded in dispensing the
rioters. Smyth, Sullivan, aud a man named
Nolan were badly wounded. Over one hundred
of the injured have been taken to hospitals.
The authorities are firm in their determine
ton to prevent any meeting, and the leaders of
the attempt to-day are to be prosecuted.
France.
PARIS, Aug. 6.
IN THE ASSEMBLY
In the assembly yesterday a bill to impose a
tax on the incomes of natives and resident for
eigners came up and gave rise to an animated
debate. No action was taken upon it. The as
sembly also considered bill to indemnify cit-
zens for the loss of property during the German
invasion. M. Theirs spoke several times and
fIpQnpnTlV intppruntad He we Wis Of
iected and bitterly reprOached the members. He
declared that he was willing to relieve but not
indemnify those who had suffered in the war
Without dispOsing OF the bill, the chamber adj
Journed till Tuesday.
PATTING ENGLAND ON THE BACK.
Dr. Ninoy, in communication to the Jour-
nal Ofheiel, expresses with much warmth his
gratitude for England's generosity during the
late war. He namedi battle fields in which the
Valor and humanity of the English was equally
conspicuous.
THEIRS POSITION
The vaccilatiou of the various political par
ties in the assembly, and the want of decided
action with reference to the proongation of the
powers of Nj. Theirs, or as to determining upon
dehnlte form of government for the country,
are likely to result in the maintenance of the
present administration in statu quo. This
course of inaction still continues to draw down
the severest comment from the press.
ALGERIA.
The Paris journals say the condition of affairs
In Algeria is still critical. Some of the com
manders there refuse to obey orders, and the
general commanding threatens to resign.
Spain.
THE ASSASSINATION OF PRIM.
MADRID, Aug. 6.-Four newly discovered
accomplices in the assassination of Marshal
Prim have been summoned to trial Among
them Is the aid-de-camp of Duke Montpensier.
The duke himself has been summoned as wit
ness,