Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-08-20
THE NEWS.
Escape of Marshal BaZaine from
st. Marguerite.
The European Powers to Recognize
the Spanish Republic.
The Great Scandal---Statements Of
Messrs. MOultOn and Beecher.
Death of Rev. Henry ]. Whitehouse,
Episcopal Bishop of Illinois.
Etc, Etc, Etc, Etc, Etc.
FOR EGGN.

ROREEGN.
According to adviccs of the 9th it was
stated in London that application would be
made to Parliament for an appropriation Of
100000 TO pay the debts of the Prince of
Wales A serious riot had occurred in Ports
mouth on the night Of the Sth in consequence
Of the pier authorities closing a thoroughfare.
A mob of 5000 persons destroyed the obstruc-
ton, when the police charged upon them.
Many policemen ald rioters were severely in
iurcd The roting was resumed on the 9th,
when the military came to the aid Of the po-
lice and the mob dispersed.
A Bayonne telegram of the 9th says that the
Carlist Gen. Dorregarry had resumed the Of
fensiye in Navarro. He had captured the
town Of Laguardia and was advancing on
Pueblo.
Several leaders of the international were
arrested in Florence, Italy, on the 9th.
London dispatches of the morning Of the
18th were to the effect that fears were enter
tanned that another Ashantee campaign
would be necessary.
A Bombay Cndia) dispatch Of the 10th
saws that disastrous foods had occurred in
Upper Scinde Several towns had been
washed away.
The LeUaut Times has been suspended by
orders Of the Turkish Government for adverse
criticisms on the financial administration of
the Sublime Porte.
Paris dispatch of the 18th says there was
great excitement in that city in consequence
Of the escape Of Marshal Bazame from the
Island Of st. Marguerite on the night Of the
9th The details Of his escape were as fol-
lows: During Sunday evening the Marshal
walked upon the terrace with Col Villette,
his aide-de-camp. At ten o'clock he retired as
usual, apparently to sleep, but before daybreak
he had effected his escape. He must have
crossed the terrace in the dead of night,
and, Guiding the sentinel, gained the edge OF
the precipice, whence, by means Of a llnotted
rope he descended to the sea. He evidently
slipped during the descent and tore his hands,
as the rope was found stained with blood in
several places. Under the cliff in hired
boat were Bazaines wife and cousin
They received him as he reached
the water, and Madame Ia Mare
chal, taking the oars herself, rowed directly
to strange steamer which had been lying off
tile island since the previous evening. They
reached the vessel in safety, were taken on
board and the steamer then put to sea. 1t
was thought that they had landed at Genoa,
as the steamer proceeded in that direction.
Eighty persons formerly connected with the
Commune had been arrested ut Marseilles.
The London Morning Post Of the 18th an
nounees that negotiations between the pow
ers for the recognition of the Spanish Repub-
lie had been completed.
Rome Ctaly) dispatch of the 18th says
the Project of Florence had issued a decree
dissolving thirty-siX Republican and Intena-
tional societies in that city.
4 Madrid dispatch Of the 18th says that the
Republican forces had attacked the Carlists
at Oteessy, in Navarro and achieved substall-
tial victory. The Impartial reports that En-
gland, France and Germany had formally
recognized Spain.
A Paris dispatch of the 18th says it had
been ascertained that the plan for Bazaine's
escape was arranged six weeks ago, and that
it was entirely the work of Madame Bazaine.
According to news recently received at Ber-
lin there was prospect of war between Rus
STA and China.
4 Madrid dispatch of the 18th says the
Government had conveyed to Germany its
thanks for taking the initiative in the move
ment for recognizing the Spanish Republic
Russia alone Of the great powers had de
layed its recognition because such action
would tend to strengthen the cause of re-
publcanism in Europe. 4 Ministerial de
cree, embodying regulations for the eXecu-
ton of the decree for the abolition of slavery
in Porto Rico, had been published.
\ Paris dispatch of the l4th says Marshal
Bazaine arrived at Mayence, from Balso, on
the 18th, and would 90 to Brussels ria Co
logne. 1t was thought France would make no
demand for his extradition
The owner of the American yacht Enchant-
ress has issued a challenge to any member of
any yacht club in Europe to sail match with
his vessel next July for Il cup valued at 100
guineas.