The Portland daily press., 1875-10-26
FOREIGN N.


Large Loss OF Lille by ShlpWrecks
LONDON, Oct 25.-Between the 14th and 22d
OF this month, fifty five persons have lost their
lives by shipwreck on the eastern coast of
Scotland between Pittenweem and Petershead.
Trouble between Holland and Venezuela
New YORK, Oct. % "A letter of the 14th of
October says the Dutch Consul at st. Thomas
has received telegram saying:
ADVISE the minister at Caracas to present
his ultimatum and withdraw either to Curocoa
or St. Thomas, and to take his archives with
him, or, if this is refused, to place them in the
hands of some friendly colleague"
The consul chartered schooner and sent the
despatch to Curacao on the 18th, whence it was
chartered on the 18th, and despatched for La
Guayra. 1t is not known positively for what
reason but it is rumored that telegram was
received in advance of the message to the con-
sui, and the schooner took the news down to
GuZman BlancO.
Overflow of the Trent.
LONDON, Oct. 25-The Standards telegram
from Sheffield say that alarming rumors prevail
there about the floods at Grimsborough and
Lincoln.
The river Trent overlooked during the night,
washing away the railways 1t lis reported that
the damage is enormous. There has been some
loss of life.
Thirteen persons have persisted by the floods
at Nottingham and six at Burton ON the Trent
The floods are subSiding.
More Troops TO be Sent to Cuba.
MADRID, Oct. 25.-The Epoca says in addi-
ton to the $1,000 troops sent to Cuba since the
appointment Of Valmezeda to Captain General
ship, this government lave determined to send
a further force of 1000, which forms a tenth
| part of last year. The executive authorities of
Cuba have received directions to purify the
Cuban administration by Furnishing the authors
and participators of fraud without destination.
Foreign Notes.
Prince Leopold formally took up the freedom
of the city of London yesterday.
The Cologne Gazette reaffirms the statement
| that the Crown Prince of Germany will attend
| the Centennial exhibition. 1t is stated that
| the Is gun corvette, Eliza, will convey him to
this country.
The Prince of Wales arrived at Cairo yester-
day, having disembarked from the Scraps at
| Ismalia.
The Emperor William has returned to Berlin
| from his trip to Italy.
The Pail Mall Gazette has a telegram from
| Bombay which says the Nezain of Hydrebatt
after all excuses himself from the meeting of
the Prince of Wales. He pleads he is too un-
we'll to undergo the journey himself, but will
send deputation.
W. MARYLAND Mason of the Moisc Iron
Works Co. of Montreal has failed. Estimated
liabilities $25O00O.
Word has been received by his family that
Chau Laisum, recently removed from the Chin
csc educational commission in this country, has
been restored to full favor with his government
and appointed secretary of a legation to Eng
land.
A Madrid despatch asserts that Senior Caco-
vas de CASTILLO will shortly form new minis
try The King and Gen. Jovella will then join
the Northern army.
The Carlist leader Mendfri has recognized
King Alfonso.
The London Standards special telegram
| from Santander states that Don Carlos with
Gen. Peruk and 10000 men, occupies an in
| trenched position northwest of Pampelun