The Portland daily press., 1872-11-15
FOREIGN
THE FRENCH ASSEMBLY.
Conservative Coalition Favoring Mon
arc51y.

Conservative Coalition Favoring Mon
archy.
PARIS, Nov. IA meeting of the Deputies
of the Assembly belonging to the right wing
and right centre was held tonight A coalition
OF the conservative faction in the Assembly
was agreed to, and a resolution was adopted
declaring that while they recognize the proba-
bility of the restoration of q monarchy. they
hold that the issue lies between the conserva-
tives aud radicals, and demanding pledges
from the President that he will adhere to a
strictly conservative line of policy and warning
him that he can no longer have their support
should he refuse to give the assurances required.
A Scene in the Assembly.
In the Assembly to-day bill for the reform
of the jury system was debated. A Deputy
took occasion to remark in the course Of his
speech that the Republic was definitely estab-
lished. He was instantly interrupted by ex-
CARNATIONS from all sides and it was some time
before the agitation subsidized.
The Gaie-Many Lives Lost
LONDON, Nov. 14.-The heavy gales on the
British coast were very destructive to life and
shipping. Reports of the wrecks of many yes
sells, including the barques George and Hiawa-
tina are already received. Fifty lives are known
to be lost and it is feared that this number will
be increased by additional disasters.
Terrible Coal Mine Accident.
The Pelsall coal mine in Staffordshire was
suddenly inundated to-day while the men were
at work. Eleven miners rescued but twenty
two remain in the mine, and there is little hope
that they will be saved.
Destructive Storm
STRAsUNp, Nov. 14-Evening.-Ih storm
has abated and the water is subsiding. The
1 been extinguished. rnr fnuIitiatfUu extends
along the entire coast. Details of the storm
and disasters have not yet come to hand, but
the damage done on sea and shore must be i'm
menSe.
Gale and Flood In Germany.
HAMBURG, Nov. IA severe rain and snow
storm accompanied by a heavy gale has pre-
vailed in this section of Germany for several
days The telegraph wires are Frustrated in
all directions of the country, and at Iubec the
custom house and many ware houses were sub
merged.
Trouble Feared.
MADRID, Nov. liking Amadeus is confined
to the palace by illness.
Ejoca to-day called the attention Of the gov
ernmens to what it terms the gravity of the
situation at the government arsenal near Cadiz
where recent letter stated that a conspiracy
was discovered. Ejoca yet fears serious trouble
among men engaged there and urges the gov
ernme MT to take precautions for the instant sup
preston of any disloyal sentiment. 1t fears
there is an understanding between abe men ir
the arsenal and the disaffected parties in Cadiz
Insurgents Active i'm Cuba.
HAVANA, Nov. 13.-The insurgents attacked
the San Ramon plantation near Manzanlla
burned the place and carried off forty person.
employed there. Troops are in pursuit. The
insurgents also attacked La Casimber, nea
Guantanamo, sacked three stores and made of
with the plumber. Troops attacked and defeat
ed the insurgents next day.
Determined to Succeed.
BERLIN, Nov. 14.-Official journals continu,
to intimate that the Emperor will secure ma
jority in the upper house of the Diet, by ap
pointing sufficient number of life Peers, i
necessary, to carry the country reform bill.