The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-07-17
1t is asserted that the Carlis is have shot 90

1t is asserted that the Carlist have shot 40
Republican volunteers at Cirancqui after they
had surrendered
At a meeting of majority of the members
OF the Cortes to-day, it was resolved to approve
the proposition that the Cortes shall vote the
new constitution before closing its session.
Senior Marsonel made violent attGck on the
members of the Left, accusing them of forcing
their views and measures upon the country 1t
was finally determined by the caucus that the
Cortes should adjourn for brief recess, to re
assemble at at day to be agreed upon. The
centre was not represented in the caucus.
Malsonave, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Car
vayal, Minister of Finance and Bergi, Minis
Ter OF Justice, have resigned in order to facil-
tate the formation of Homogeneous Cabinet
The majority in the Cortes demand a vigorous
ministry under Sameron.
Fearful Condition of the Insurgents.
MADRID, July 16.-The insurgents in Carte
gena are in fearful condition Drunkenness,
rloting and general decentralization prevail.
BAYoNNE, July 16-The Carists claim thew
have now 10000 men under arms The Span
ish government has ordered war vessels to
cruise alo G the coas' of Biscay to prevent the
landing of cargoes of arms and miitar y stores
TT the Carlists. Two thousand Carlists under
fohiers have entered the province of Palencia
President Margrll refused to negotiate with the
Carlists for the exchange of prisoners, but he
mas authorized the Republican commanders to
come to an understanding officially with the
Oarllsts 10 secure proper treatment for Spanish
'r9oPs laIli5S INTO the hands of the insurgents.
Don Carlos re-entered Spain on Tuesday
night: He issued proclamation invoking the
aid of God for the armies, declaring that in lis
tenng to the voice of suffering Spain. he comes
t. fight for God and his country, and coLclud-
ing with the eXhortaton, Volunteers, forward
apd save dying Spain" There was great en-
thusiasm among his followers when Don Carlos
joined Valdespina and Lizzama on Spanish
soil.
No Rejoicing,
PARIS, July 16.-The government has in
structed the projects Of the occupied depart
ments to interdict public rejoicing on the occa-
SION OF the evacuation of the territory by the
German troops
The Virginius Escorted to Sea.
PANAMA, July 8.-The blockade runner Vir-
gnlus was escorted to sea by the United Statss
steamer Kansas, the acting American consul
having decided that her papers from the last
sport We're enregle. Ehe commander prof the
Spanish war steamer Bazan had proposed that
the Vlrglnins be sent to the United States for
u al, offering to give security for the expenses
1t she was not condemned. People here think
that the United States flag has been abused
and Commouder Reed of the Kansas expressed
a similar opinion, saying he intended to call
the attention OF the Washington authorities to
the matter, for the purpose of having the Vir-
gnlus registration taken away.
He further says that the Spaniards would be
quite right in sinking or capturing her if
caught at sea heading tor Cuba. In a neutral
port, however, the American Commander
uld do no less than grant her the protection
asked. The Bacon did not follow the Virgin
Jus when she left, and her Commander has re-
ferred the subject to his Governments,
Various Matters.
The Government of Guatemala and Salvador
have decided upon combined action against the
Invaders OF Honduras and are making prepare
tions therefor.
The Peruvian Government invites tenders
for laying submarine telegraph cable from
Payta to Panama. An annual interest of five
per cent. is guaranteed on a capital of mil
lion and half solos,
Various Matters.
HALIFAX, July 16 -Reports from Cape Bret
on state that the crops throughout the prov
ince look promising
The fishery along the gulf shore is very re-
munerative.
There is considerable activity in all the Cape
Breton coal mines.
The Earthquake i'm Northern Italy.
NEW YORK, July 16.-English papers to the
9th are received. The earthquake in northern
ltaly June 18th. was extraordinary. The solid
earth seemed Tor time converted into LIQUID
ore ana the houses were tossed about like shjps
at sea. There were fourteen movements seven
forward and seven backward, each occupying
second as regular as the beat of q clock Nire
persons were killed at Beluno and many in
jured.
Abrogation of Taxes
The French Council of State has voted the
aorogalon OF tax on raw material and the sup
preston OF sur tax on goods convey ed in for
eign vessels.