The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-03-24
F OR E I G. N.
British Parliament.

LONDON, March "a, 230 a. m In the debate
in the House of Commons last night on the
bill for the amendment of the peace preserya-
ton act, the home rulers opposing the bill con-
trasted the prevalence of crime in England
with the peace fullness of Ireland
Sir Edward Walkn reforted that the English
people did not welcome American conspirators
among them, but are conspicuous for their 10y
atty and law abiding dispositions. He said
that if the Irish would renounce the leadership
of stump orators and adopt industry in place of
political agitation, the necessity for exception
al legislation would cease.
Mr. Disraelis pointed out the concession con-
tanned in the bill appealing to the patriotism of
the country by an opposition to bill that must
be futile.
The bill passed its second reading 264 to &c.
John MitchePs Funeral.
LONDON, March 23.-The funeral Of the late
John Mitchell took place to-day at Newry,
Ireland. His remains were buried in the
church yard. A great crowd was present, but
quiet prevailed Notwithstanding exciting pla.
cards had been distributed.
Riot in KiIkenney.
DUBLIN, March 23-A conflict occurred in
Cuban, county of Kilkenney. yesterday, be-
tween Bishop Moran's and Father O'Keefe's
parties, during which much violence was
used and the OKeefe chapel completely
wrecked.
Dominion Parliament.
OTTAWA, March 90 in the House last night
Mr. Plumb resumed the discussion on his mo-
ton for the correspondence, Sc, in relation to
the negotiations for treaty of commercial re-
ciprocity with the United States, and delivered
a speech of some length in opposition to the
proposed treaty.
Mr.. Chalton argued stronglyin favor of re-
ciprocity.
Mr. Campbell of Nova Scotia, also addressed
the House.
The motion was carried.
Mir. Decowas moved a resolution declaring
the expediency of securing commercial treaty
with the Hawaiian Islands. He went on to
speak of the benefits which would accrue to
Canada and the Canadian portion of the Pacific
slope by such treaty. He said the present
object of the United States government was
evidently to get possession of these islands, an
event which he believed would act injuriously
on the British and Canadian interests.
Mr.. Mckenzie said that at the present mo-
ment the government were unable to say what
they could accomplish in the direction indi-
Gated by the member for Victoria, but they
fully appreciated the impor ance of securing
such treaty, and would do all they could to
obtain one.
The motion was carried
Foreign Notes
Concha, late Captain General of Cuba, has
A London despatch says that Gen.Sir Charles
Yorke has been appointed Constable of the
Tower, vice Field Marshal Comm, deceased.
Henry Cole has been made a Knight Command
er of the Order of Bath.
Don Carlos has issued decree declaring tina.
Gen. Cabrera hasjforfeited his former honors,
and that be shall be delivered into the hands of
the military tribunal for trial, it he falls into
the hands of the Carlists.
EUnivers says that Admiral Polo and Gen.
RADIO are the only important adhesions to
Cabrera.
Gen Cabrera is expected at Santander on
Wednesday, en- route for Madrid.
Conover. Oglesby and Cameron of Pa, who
would have voted in the affirmative were paired
Donald and Ransom, who would vote in the
negative.
The following named Senators did not an
swer when their names were called and no an
nouncement was made that they had paired:
Alcorn, Clayton, Dawes, Ferry, Mich, Ham
ilton and Wright, Republicans, and Eaton and
Goldthwait, Democrats.
The question then being on adopting the res
oution of Frelnghuysen as amended by that of
Mr.. Anthony, it was agreed to-yeas ~, nays
"a,
The resolution as passed read as follows:
Resolved, That the action of the President in
protecting the government in Louisiana, OF
which w. P. Kellogg is the Executive and the
people of that state against domestic violence
and enforcing the Jaws of the United States IN
that state is approved.
The committee on public buildings and
grounds, contingent expenses of Senate and
printing, were authorize to sit during recess of
Congress.
Senate then at 4.25 on motion of Sherman
proceeded to the consideration of executive bus
mess.
At o'clock the doors were reopened and the
Senate adjourded till to-morrsw.