The Portland daily press., 1873-11-17
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ROME, Nov 15.-The Italian Parliament was
opened to-day by King Victor Emanuel in per-
son. In his speech from the throne, the King
said he hoped for continuance of the work Of
internal organization, that thus Italy might in
crease her prosperity amid order and safety, two
indispensable conditions of industry and prog
ress. 1t has been shown that Rome might be-
come the capital without encroaching upon the
independence of the Pope, or the exercise of
spiritual functions and relations of the Catho-
lie world. We will respect his religious senti-
ments and his liberty, but will not permit at
tacks upon the nation and its institutions.
Our relations with all foreign powers are
friendly. Testimonials of the affection of the
Emperors and people of Austria and Germany
have been addressed to Italy, which has con-
quered her rightful place among nations. Since
che causes of war between Austria and Italy
have disappeared there remains nothing but
confidence of mutual interest and sure friend
ship in harmony with those family affections
which are an imperOus duty. has made me
subdue, but cannot extinguish. We wish to
live in harmony with all nations, bull we will
firmly guard the rights and dignity of our own.
The King asks for bills to perfect an organ-
ization of the army and navy and to improve
the finances
In concluding his speech tn King said: 81
have confidence in the nation, and feel that the
nation has confidence in me %
The speech was greeted with frequent and en-
th1siastic demonstrations of approval.
Excitement in the French Assembly.
PARIS. Nov. 15-Upon the meeting of the
Assembly to-day, member of the right an
nOunced that the committee on the prOlonga-
ton of Marshal MacMahons powers was still
in session. and moved a recess for few hours
and that if necessary a night session be held
for the purpose of hearing the report of the
committee.
The motion was met by vehement protests
from the benches of the left. and tine chamber
became scene of great uproar.
When the tumut subsidized, the Secretary. of
the committee announced that it was impossz
bic to say when the report would be ready, but
the assembly nevertheless, by large majority
voted 10 suspend the sitting till O'Clock this
afternoon,
Upon the resumption of the session of the
Assembly after recess, M. Laboulaye read the
report of the "Prolougation Committee 1t
commences by showing the difficulties of pro-
longing President MacMahon's powers without
organized laws to do so, SAYS the report would
result in more or less disguised dictatorship I'M
der the title of President of the Republic.
France wants settled government, but it is
impossible to grant President Mach ahop more
than gve years power, The report also propos-
es to so constitute the republic that France
may not become the prey of revolutions, and
recommends an appointment OF committee
of thirty to consider constitutional bills. 1t
concludes by appealing to conservatives to help
found Republic, now that the schemes of the
Monarch lists have failed; otherwise, the dissolu-
ton of the Assembly is inevitable.
The discussion of the report is fixed for Mon
day next. There is the greatest excitement
over the conclusions of the committee.
The moderate section of the Left has resolv-
ed TO withdraw the amendments WHICH it in
tended to propose, and the report of the COT
mittee on the proongation of the Presidents
powers to unite with the Republicans in an eff
fort to defeat the nation, for the uncons THU
tional prolongation of ten years, which will be
presented to the Assembly by Gen, Cansamier
tomorrow. In the election for members of the
Assembly to-day, the Republicans carried the
department of Aube.
Ministerial Crisis.
MADRID, Nov 16.-There are rumors that
ministerial crisis is impending in consequence
of the Virginius affair, but the truth is denied
in official quarters
A delegation from the Spanish Colonial Club
waited upon the Minister of War to-day and
asked him to keep Captain General Jouvellas
at Havana. The Minister replied that he
would be unable to decide till more fully in