The Portland daily press., 1871-11-01
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GER MANY.
The Labor Question.
TO TIE DAILY PRESS.

Inc EaO0f
BERLIN, Oct The increasing activity OF
the trades organizations, as evinced by the
large number of strikes which have occurred
throughout Germany, il attracting the atten-
ton of the government. The strikes have ex-
tended to almost every branch of labor, and
have been conducted on the part of the work.
ingmen with a vigor and spirit heretofore I'M
examped in this country. While in some ca
ses the workmen have failed to compel the
masters to yield to their demands, they have in
a maj)rity of cases succeeded IN effecting CON-
promises which virtually gave them them the
victory. 1t is reported that in consequence of
the number Of these strikes and the unsettled
condition of trade interests by reason of their
long continuance Prince Bismarck contem-
plates the Inauguration Of measures for the
suppression OF all workipgmeus societies
throughout the empire.
Russia aud Germany.
LONDON, Oct. so. - In, Berlin yesterday,
Prince Gortschakoff had a long private inter-
view with the Emperor William and another
with Count Bismarck. The subject of these
interviews is unknown.
President Theirs refuses to modify his ulti.
matun to England.
English Political News.
Five cabinet councils were held during the
past week the foreign policy of the govern
ment being the main subject of discussion. The
reorganization of the army is progressing ac-
lively. Regiments are being brought up to
the war standard and their is an immense ac-
emulation OF war material Early changes
in the ministry are contemplated by the eleva-
ton of some of the present ministers to the
peerage.
GREAT BRITAIN.
The Purchase System.
LONDON, Oct 3l.-The Gazette this evening
publishes the new regulations to carry out the
provisions OF the bill for the abolition of the
purchase system in the army. The main fea-
lures of the regulations is a rigid examination
of all applicants, which shey are required to
pass before they can receive military COM
mission.
The Spanish Beads.
A meeting of the holders of Spanish bonds
was held to-day. A committee was appointed
and instructed to vigorously oppose the threat
ened tax of 18 per cent. on Spanish coupons.
Bonapnrtist.' Plotting.
An address to Ex-Emperor Napoleon is cir
culatlng for signatures among the officers and
soldiers who served in the army under the en-
pire. When sufficient number of signatures
is obtained, it will be forwarded to Chselhurst.
Its contents have not been made public.
A Murder Trial in Dublin.
DUBLIN, Oct 31.-The trial OF the Fepan
who murdered a constable for Informing, cIe-
ates much excitement. The police are Missed
and the prisoner cbeered from the prison to the
court ROOM n 0 disturbance OF a serious char
acter is apprehended.
struck by a Hurricane.
QUEENSTOWN, Oct. 31.-The steamship City
of Brussels from New York, reports chat she
encountered hurricane yesterday off the Irish
coast during which the fourth officer Yves lost
overheard and several of the crew severely in
jured.
FRANCE.
Disarmament.
PARIS, Oct 81. The disarmament of the
National guard throughout France is nearly
completed.
The General Council Ct Corsica is engaged
in hot discussion over motion to annnl the
election of Cont, formerly private Secretary
of the ex-Emperor.
To be Spared.
IT is thought that none of the Communists |
remaining in prison will be executed, with the
exception of NJ. Ferre.
BELGICM,
Royal Donation.
BRUSSELS, Oct. 31-The King of the Bel |
gums has made donation OF $500 francs for
Chicago.
The International Society Plotting
Against spain.
MADRID, Oct, 31.-Further arrests of cen.
spirators have been made at Barcelona and adj |
ditOnal evidence Of their guilt has been |
brought to light. Stores of arms, bombs and |
other wariike implements have been discover
ed. The international. hOc;ety is at the bottom |
of the plot and the men arrested are for the |
most part members of that organization.
DOnINiON OF CANADA.
Fire.
LONDON, Ontario, Oct. 31.-Barretts acid
works were burned this morning. Loss 49,
600. insured.