The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-03-25
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From Japan
SAN Francisco, March 24-The steamship
China from Yokohama Feb. 10Th brings the
following Japanese news:
The Japanese management of postal commu-
nications with America thus far have given
much satisfaction excepting in regard to pay
ments for newspapers. AT present cents IS
required al each end, for every newspaper. A
request goes by this mail to the Washington z.
O. authorities that the full sum may be prepaid
hereafter.
The japanese educational fund is nearly
doubled this year by unanimous voice OF the
imperial council.
There was a great fire in Osake Feb. 18th.
1900 buildings were destroyed, including tenn
Piles and schools. Several lives were lost.
There was an alarming fire in Yokohoma
Feb 9th, and 800 japanese houses were de-
stroyed. The foreign settlement was endan-
gered, but escaped serious injury. Destructive
fires in Yeddo are almost of nightly occur
renee.
From China.
SAN Francisco, March 24.-The China
brings the following intelligence:
Hong Kong, Feb 27.-The steamship Alden
has sailed for the scene of the wreck of the
steamer Japan to recover the treasure. The
wreck is said to lie in IA fathoms of water.
The Governor of Annoy has refused permits
sion to lay telegraph line between that town
and the foreign settlement on Keeling Island
in the harbor.
The u .diplomatic correspondence is read
with interest, and universal acquiescerce is
expressed in condemnation of Gen. Seward for
the arbitrary arrest of Gen. Legeudee in Sep
TENDER last
An American named G. E. Hill was attacked
and severely injured by Chinese at Shanghai.
Several arrests were made. and the case will be
investigated by the q. S. Consul General.
A cotton spinning factory is projected in
Shanghai.
The Pekin Gazette states that the King of
Burmah offers t. send tribute in acknowledge
ment of Chinese supremacy. This ceremony
was discontinued two centuries ago.
A renewal of the rebellion in the province OF
Yunnan is THREATENED
An instruction broke out in Tien Tas, near
Ming Pain, in which 10000 farmers were en-
gagged. The outbreak was in consequence of
an increased AK on rice Five thousand troops
failed to subdue the rebellion, and the increased
tax was removed.
On January 22d mob attacked the laborers
on the telegraph line from Foo and ChOO to
Annoy, at the town of Tawang Tas, and de-
stroyed the poles, interruDting the work. Ii IS
generally admitted that the attack was melted
by the authorities, who have waited until the
line reached point where it Twas at their
mercy.
A proposition has been made bv the Chinese
government that small number OF cadets be
allowed to enter and study in the British Navy.
There are innumerable political rumors from
Pekin but the only important one that seems
tolerably well substantial is that one OF the
late Emperor's concubines has been discovered
pregnant If true, and the child be = son, the
present succession is in danger of being set
aside.
Kossuth Defeated at the Polls.
PEsTH, March 24.-An election for member
of the Hungarian diet was held in Debreczen
to-day. The radicals had nominated Kossuth,
but Minister Ksga was reelected by an over
whelming majority.
Foreign Notes
An explosion took place in coal mine near
Charlerois, Belgium, yesterday, causing tho
death and injury of many persons.
A Paris despatch states that conspiracy for
the assassination of General Cabrera has been
frustrated.
1t is estimated that over 10000 people at
tended the funeral of John Mitchell Tuesday.
Minister Buffet Yesterday, in an address to
the staff officials of the Department of the In
terror, dwet with emphasis on the fact that
the present Ministry is essentially conserva-
tive.
Don Carlos has issued decree, calling into
the military service all males in Novorrez
Princes over Is years of age.