The Portland daily press., 1872-12-30
FOREIGN
Provincial Mayors Refuse to Placard Du-
faEra,a Aneach

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Provincial Mayors Refuse to Placard Du.
farre's Speech.
PARIS, Dec. 2S.-The mayors of several of
the communes of France have refused to pla
card the speech of M. Dufarre, Minister of
Justice, delivered in the National Assembly
during the debate two weeks ago, on the petit
lions for the dissolution of that body Dufarre
spoke ironically of Gambetta, whose speeches
he sad were the cause of needless agitation
throughout, and the Assembly by resolution
d rectrd the placarding of the speech.
Resignation Of the French Minister to
the Papal Court
NJ. Bourgaing, French Minister to the Papal
Court, has resigned because some French naval
officers in Rome at the beginning of the holl-
days called on the King and Pope on the same
day and rendered their compliments of the
season. The Monarchsts seek to make po-
litical matter out of the affair The Union pub
lished an address praising the ministers act as
striking nisavowal of the policy which would
abandon the holy father to spoliation and in
suit
Various Matters.
The Paris Gazette says Prussia is treating
with Portugal for session by the former pow
er of Delago Bay, an inlet of the Indian Ocean,
in the southeast of Africa.
A Paris tradesman has been sent to prison
for two years for displaying in his shop placards
containing remarks insulting to the National
Assembly.
One of the subcommittee of the Committee
of Thirty of the Assembly called upon Presi-
dent Theirs to day and and courteous and
conciliatory conversation ensued on the various
proposals for constitutional reform now before
the committee. There were concessions on
both sides. The President urged the creation
of second legislative chamber but made no
distinct proposal in reference thereto.
A Strike Anticipated.
LONDON, Dec. est is expected that 10000
coal miners will strike work on the first of
January.
Marine Disasters.
The Amyntas was lost while on a voyage
from Holynead for Washington and every per-
son on board persisted.
There was severe gale in the English chan
mel yesterday. Several marine disasters are
reported
Austria and tho French War.
ri.v--A..1urran, french and Prussian newspa-
pers are engaged in lively controversy over
the disclosures made by Duke De Grammont in
regard to the origin of the late war. The Duke
brings documentary evidence to support the
truth OF his assertion that Austria promised to
assist France in case of war with Prussia. He
publishes an Austrian despatch to the French
Government, in which pledge is given in the
following works: "Your cause is ours We
will contribute to the success of the French
eminent has determined to dispense altogether
with the services OF Count Won Beust.
Cuban Omcers.
MADRID, Dec. 23-The Imparceal to-day says
Gen Pettain will probably be appointed Cap
tain General of Cuba
Epidemic.
BRUSSELS, Dec. 28.-Plnero-pneumonia has
become an epidemic in the villages of Prussia
and Belgium, near the boundary line of the
two countries.
The Heir Apparent.
ST. PETERSBURG Dec. 2S-The court physi-
clan has issued bulletin stating that the fever
ishness of the Czarowitch had somewhat in
creased to-day. During the night his Imperial
Highness perspired and had four and a half
hours uninterrupted sleep. He is stronger to-
day than yesterday,
Later.The Physician Bulletin this morning
states that the Czarowitch passed quiet night.
He had five hours uniu corrupted Sleep The
fever has neither increased nor decreased The
patients coalition as to strength is satisfac-
tory.
MATTAMoRAs, Dec. % The election fol-
municipal officers atTampicO is reported to have
passed off very disorderly. During the count
ing of the votes disturbance arose during
which eight persons were killed and wounded.
Great excitement prevailed. Each side claims
to have won the election.
Inc rope ana Vt erman emperor.
BERLIN, Dec. 2S.-The North German Ga
zette stigmatizes the allocution of the Pope,
delivered at a consistory held in Rome on the
23d inst, as an unpardonuble insult to the
Emperor of Germany. "The colossal impu-
dence of the Pope" says the Gazette, proves
the inevitable necessity for the immediate pas.
sage Of "a law defining the boundaries between
the State and the Catholic church.
Passporss-Th The Ruler of Brunswick.
After the first of January, persons entering
Germany from France will be required to pro-
vide themselves with passports.
The Spencer Sche Zeitung strongly opposed
the decree of the Brunswick council of minis
tiers issued on the 9th of December, providing
that upon the demise Of the present sovereign
Duke William ], the ex-King of Hanover OF
his son shall succeed to the throne. The Du
cal house of Brunswick is on the point of be-
| coming extinct, as the present sovereign, who
| is sc years old, is unmarried. His only brother
| whom he succeeded, fled the duchy on the
| breaking out of riot in the city of Brunswick
| in September, 1880, and was afterwards de
| clared by resolution of the German diet a;
| unfit to govern M
| Iasurgent Attacks.
| HAVANA, Dec. 2S.- The insurgents attacked
| Marayaria on the night of the 18th inst The
town was in a defenceless condition, the regu
| lars and volunteers being absent. The man-of
war Hulva landed her marines and sailors, who
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| the latter had sacked several houses. In the
| attack 20 Spaniards were killed. The insurgents
succeeded in carrying off their dead and wound
| ed.
On the night of the 18th inst, during thu
| absence of the troops on an expedition, the in
| surgents, under command of Vincent Garcia
| entered the town of Holguin, and captured for
Peringuajerar. The Holguin volunteers haG
been previously ordered to march into the for
to replace the troops withdrawn, and as they
olnl 10, hof hod FOL a
into the hands of the enemy, they received ;
heavy fire from the insurgents.
The volunteers and few regulars subsequent
ly attacked the insurgents, and messenger
were despatched to recall the troops. Opera
tons were suspended till daylight of the 10th
when the insurgents withdrew, after sackinl
six establishments and number OF private
houses. A Spanish Lieut.. Colonel, Major an(
several other officers were killed. The reports
as to the total loss of the Spaniards are con
hicting, some placing the figure as high as 81
killed. Troops are moving rapidly in pursui
of Gracia, anxious to avenge' the death OF thei
| comrades.
Full particulars of the affair are wanting
Seventeen insurgents surrendered at Trinidad
Friday. Gen. Rlquelime has established hi
headquarters for the campaign at Puert
Principe. 1t is reported that Gen. Ceballo
will return to Spain on the arrival of Gen. Cor
dova.
Central American Matters.
NEW YORK, Dec. 2S-Panama papers of thu
18th state that there is a revolution in Canca
headed by the Bishop of Paste against Presi
dent Mosquera, growing out of the latter des
ignating Gen. Santa Colomo as his (Mosquera' s
successor. Santa Coloma is in command of tn
government troops and reported engagement
has eady occurred.
The volcano of Sannana in the northern par
of San Salvador, is erupting and it is feared
that many valuable coffee plantations will b
destroyed
Rogota has been seriously inundated, man
people being drowned, and much property de
stroyed.
Custom House Frauds.
The Intendente has made public number 0
fraudulent entries in the Custom House; ais
the same of the officials implicated in tn
frauds The exposures cause much excitemen
among the Office holders and merchants 1t