Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-07-21
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Great Britain.
MOB
LONDON, July 20.-A meeting of democrats
will be held in HYDE park Sunday, the anniyer-
sary of the great reform demonstration of 1866,
which was broken up by the police after fierce
conflict, in which the palings were broken Town,
much damage done and many persons injured.
ROYALTY AND RIFLE SHOOTING.
The prizes of the Wimbledon rifle meeting
have been distributed by the Princess Louise.
Several representatives of the Canadian voun-
teers were successful competitors, and have re-
ceived their awards at the hands of her royal
highness.
THE MoRDAUNT CASE AGAIN.
The great Mordaunt case, which during Its
trial created such an immense popular excite
ment, is likely to be brought before the courts
again. Lady Mordaunt, who was committed TO
private lunatic asylum for life, being consid-
cred insane, has been released, her physicians
declaring that in their opinion her insanity was
purely feigned, and that she is wholly sane, and
therefore responsible for her actions. Sir Chas.
MOrdaunt has announced his determination of
recommending proceedings with Il view to OBJ
tanning an absolute divorce from Lady Nor
daunt. His suit will be brought before the Scot
fish or English courts. This new phase OF the
case has awakened much popular interest. 1t is
not improbable that an entire rehearing of the
evidence on both sides will take place. and that
certain individuals of high rank will again be
brought prominently before the public.
THE CONTAGIOUS DISEASE ACT.
The committee Of parliament to which the
subject was referred have submitted report in
opposition to the contagious disease act. MI
merous petitions have been presented to parlia-
ment, praying for the rejection of this act;
among them one signed by upwards of $4,000
women of Great Britain.
BOLD STEP.
In the house of commons, this evening, Mr.
paoHt haf 10 ho
the purchase problem by canceling the royal
warrant legalizing the purchase of commissions
in the army. He declared that the house of
lords, though impugning the government plan
for its abolition, had failed to sustain the pur-
chase system. Hence the ministers had advised
the queen to take this action, which eftectually
disposed of the question, in accordance with the
manifest will Of the country.
This declaration was received with vehement
cheering in the house, but Dlsraeli and the tory
members generally were unable to dissemble
their anger and bitterly denounced the arbitra-
ry course of the government. Mr.. Gladstone
was defiant, and challenged the opposition to
move vote of want of confidence.
Earl Granville, in the house of lords, an
nounced the determination of the ministry and
defended their policy. 1t is impossible to depict
the scene in either house on the announcement
of the fate of the purchase system. The lords
were deeply moved, but decorous in their de-
monStrations. In the commons the astOniSh-
ment, anger and uncertainty were i'll concealed.
The tories were confounded, and their leaders
were puzzled to suggest what action should be
taken at an event which they were hardly pre-
pared for Notwithstanding the obscure fore
shadowings in the Standard of yesterday. The
opinion of all is that the action of the minority
is bold and even desperate, and the popular feel
ing is led TO anticipate far reaching conse-
quences, in democratic sense.
ANOTHER RAILWAY ACCIDENT.
a nasSpuUpr pXDrpSS train. from Manchester
for London, ran off the track to-day. Several
persons were injured, some of them seriously.
RATHER DIsCoURTEoUs.
The London common council has rejected
motion to give a banquet at Guild hall to the
imperial and royal visitors now in England.
Ireland.
ELECTION
DUBLIN, July 20.-The election for the men,
Der Of parliament in the county of Monaghan
will unquestionahly result in the return of
Charles Powell Leslie, conservative, and former
representative Of the county The voting is
still proceeding, but enough is known to JUS
THY the foregoing statement.
RIOT.
A mob, three thousand strong, entered the
town of Monaghan this morning. Disturbances
of a serious nature are threatened, and the
keepers of public houses are ordered to close
their establishments. Troops have been hastily
dispatched to quell the anticipated riot.
WeFnhuHy.
THE INDEMNITY.
BERLIN, July 2O-It is officially reported that
400 500 900 francs of the indemnify were re-
ceived from France on the 18th inst, of which
10000 900 were in silver, and $780, 900 have ar
rived since the 18th.
France.
Personal.
PARIS, July 20.-Ledru Rollin announces
himself candidate for the first vacancy in the
assembly.
Gen. RAdmirault prohibits the electoral meet
ngs in Paris.
MR.. wAsHBURN.
PARIS, July 20-Mr. Washbum, American
minister, authorizes contradiction of the stale
ment that he has assured the French govern
ment that the communists will be disallowed
residence in the United States. Mr.. Wash
burn declares that in recent communications
with Jules Favre no such intimation was
given.
CHAMBoRD's PROCLAMATION.
PARIS, July 2O.-The proclamation recently
issued by count de ChambOrd, declaring his
adherence TO the white flag, is still creating
much comment here, and it is now generally
believed that the proclamation was issued by
him under the influence of papal pressure.
DESTROYED BY FIRE.
LONDON, July 20.-Lorraine museum and the
palace of the duke of Lorraine, at Nancy, have
been destroyed by fire. The museum comprised
an enormous and expensive cabinet of natural
history and botanic garden, both of rare value
and containing some OF the finest specimens.
The total loss by the fire is estimated at half Il
million.
FROM VERSAILLES.
VERSAILLES, July 2O.-ln the assembly to-
day, NJ. Brunette moved resolution that the
deputies who do not take their seats within
specified time be considered to have resigned.
This is aimed at the Orleans princes.
Monarchical demonstrations in the provinces
ne tl,a
Spain.
THE CRISIS.
MADRID, July 20.-The ministers assembled
this afternoon, with the intention of rendering,
collectively, their designations to the king 1t
is believed that the cOrtes will adjourn until the
ministerial crisis is over. The king is consult
ing with the leaders of different parties, with
view of the formation of an entirely new cabi-
net.
Switzerland.
NEUTRALs.
BERNE, July 2O.-The council of state recon-
mends that the federal council take measures to
secure an agreement of the powers to defni-
ton of the rights and obligations of neutrals
binding on all.
Criminal Record.
DISCHARGED.
PoUGHKEEPsIE, July 20-Richard Aiken,
confined in jail here for long time on charge
of swindling New York brokers, was to-day dis
charged by order of Judge Barnard, of the SUI
preme court.
AN INHUMAN MONSTER.
LEAvENwoRTH, Kas., July 20.-Rchard
Handel, residing about six miles from Fredonia,
in southern Kansas, a few days ago beat his lit
tie girl, aged six years, to death. His son swOre
that the father had frequently whipped the girl
until she became insensible; that he very often
denied to his family the food necessary to sus-
tain life, and that it was no uncommon thing
for him to whip his entire family in the most
shocking manner. The boy also stated that his
mothers death was caused by nhuman treat
ment from the husband, and that when his sis
ter was killed his father threatened to kill him