The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-12-19
HE TIMES ON AMERICAN AFFAIRS.
FRANCE.
OPPOSITION TO THE ORLEANS PRINCES.

offOSlIION 10 THE ORLEANS PRINCES.
PARIS, Dec. 1S.-Meetings of the members
of the Republicans left and of the Union Re-
publicans of the assembly were held yesterday
in opposition to the entry of the Orleans Princes
into the assembly Gambetta was the chief
speaker at the latter meeting
EXCITING DEBATE ON THE ORLEANS QUESTION
There was long and animated debate in the
assembly to-day upon the right of the Orleans
Princes to seats President Theirs was absent
but Casimer Pereire, who represented him, said
that while Theirs does not insist that the Or
leans Princes are under any binding engage
ment not to sit in the assembly, he cannot at
present, release them from their promise not to
do so.
Desjardin moved the restoration to the Prin-
ces of all their rights to this proposition. The
deputies of the left violently objected and in so
doing drew comparison between the Orleanlsts
and Napoleon.
motion was made by the supporters of
Theirs that the assembly pass to the considera
ton of the order of the day and the motion of
Desjardins. They were both rejected by con-
siderable majorities. Subsequently motion
which skillfully avoids all advice and response
Dlllty upon the subject was passed with but two
dissenting votes.
SWITZERLAND.
THE ARBITRATION COMMISSION
GENEVA, Dec. 1S.-The commissioners for
the arbitration of the Alabama claims held a
formal meeting to-day. Count Selopis, the
Italian member, was chosen President, and the
commission adjourned until the 18th of June.
RUSSIA.
BURROUGHS IN THE RUSSIAN ARMY.
ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. 1S.-In consequence
of the pacific circular from Count Andrassy to
the diplomatic representations of the Austrian
empire abroad the Gar has issued decree
granting furloughs to $4,000 of the Russian
army.
INDIA.
TERRIBLE FLooD-10,000 PEOPLE HOMELESS.
NEW YORK, Dec 1S.-Mail advices from In
dia state that the river Guniti rapidly rose the
night of September 18TH overlooked the banks
the flood lasting three days and three nights,
end about three thesssead heses ia
the city and in the vicinity of Jounpur render
ing $1,000 persons houseless. There was much
suffering as there was a lack of food, and the
indigo harvest had been partial failure.
MEXICO.
RUMoRs ABOUT THE REVOLUTION.
New YORK, Dec 1S.-The Herald's City of
Mexico special of the 18th states that the back
bone of the rebellion is broken. The revolu-
tionary General Diaz is losing favor with his
adherents and the military considered doubtful
have recognized President Juarez and yield
obedience to the government
THE REVOLUTION ON THE wANE.
CITY OF MEXICO, Dec. II,
via Havana, Dec. Is.
Gen. Cavillo is pronounced at Perote against
the government. Gov. Vargas with large
body of troops are pursuing him.
An American brig is lying in the port of San
Angel, recently closed by the federal govern
ment to carry Diaz brothers away from Mexico
in case of their defeat.
Levies for the national army have stopped
The revolution is decreasing in strength and
extent
DOMINION OF CANADA.
MARINE DISASTERS
HALIFAX Dec 1S.-The schooner German
has been wrecked st. Pierre. The crew were
saved.
j. Crosby, mate of the schooner w. E. Hard,
was killed to-day by the breaking of chain on
the marine railway at Yarmouth.
THE GOVERNMENT cENsURED
TORONTO, Dec. 1S.-The House has voted an
address of censure on the government for not
resigning after the previous defeat. The ma
lority against the government was 10. Gen.
Mcdonald has announced his intention of re-
signing, and will probably announce the fact at
the opening of the House tomorrow.
Foreign Items.
The London Times denies that there is any
truth in the report that the Czarowitch made an
assault upon the Prince of Reuss.
The French bark Costa RIGA from Havre for
Buenos Ayres, was run into Sunday night by
an unknown vessel off the Isle of Wight and
sunk carrying down seventeen of her crew. The
unknown vessel hurried off and made no at
tempt to render assistance.
The Lord Lieutenant of ireland has issued a
proclamation forbiddng all professions or as
semblages in Londonderry No trouble from
the Catholics is anticipated but the intentions
of the "Boys of Derry are unknown and it is
feared they may attempt offensive demonstra-
tions.
Public rejoicing took place in Windsor, Eng,
Yesterday on account Of the convalescence of
the Prince of Wales. A number of oxen and
sheep we roasted and all the door fed
Despite the proclamation of the authorities
the apprentices of Londonderry attempted to
parade under the leadership of tombstone mem
Der of parliament, but were broken up and
made to desist by a cavalry charge. Several
were injured.
The opposition to the government in Prince
Edward Island is in majority in the assembly