The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-06-19
F O. E IG N.
DISASTROUS FIRE IN DUBLIN.
A Flood of Burning whiskey.

DUBLIN, June 1S, (midnight)-A fire broke
out to night in the excise bond stores, which
contained 1900 puncheons of whskey. There
was series of tremendous explosions, and the
flames spread rapidly to the adjoining building:
Burning liquor flowed into the streets and
ignited the whole neighborhood From fifteen
to twenty buildings in Ardee, Mill and Cham
bers streets are in flames. Vast crowds sur
rolled several barrels of whiskey out of the
stores and are helping themselves to the con-
tents. The police are mastering in force and
troops have been ordered out to preserve order.
Properly Amounting TO S50O,OOO De-
strOyed, and the Flames Unchecked.
Up to one o'clock this morning the fire
is undated. The destruction is very great, and
the loss is estimated at 100000.
2 a. MAT this hour the fire Is burning as
fercely as ever. The liquor carries the flames
in every direction. Water is of no avail,
for it only causes the burning liquor to spread.
The fire brigade tore up the pavements and at
tempted to smother the fire in the streets with
sand and manure, but they have only succeed
ed in issolating it. The crowds are collecting
the floating whiskey in pals, clippers and hats.
The ssiie Contest.
DUBLIN, June IS Major Leach has pre-
scented the all-Ireland challenge shield for com.
petition by the rihemer. The Americans all
compete for it as they have been made honor
airy members Of the shooting Clue. No matter
which team wins the shield, it must be shot fol
next year at Philadelphia. This shield is com
peted for annually in IRELAND by clubs affiliated
with the Irish Rifle Association, four members
of each club competing. two of whom must be
eligible to shoot in the Irish eight
grand assault of arms was given by the
garrison troops this afternoon at the exhibition
palace, in honor of the American victors. Sew
eral thousand visitors were present The mill
tary bands played American airs A special
performance was given to-day i'll honor OF the
American team at the Gaiety Theatre. All the
rifemen were present. Great crowds filled the
streets and cheered the guests with the utmost
enthusiasm. Miss Geneveive Ward played
Media and between the acts delivered an ode of
welcome, which was greeted with prolonged
cheering from the immense audience. The
Lord Mryor and members of his family and
many of the first people in Dublin were pres
ent.
The Burman Difficulty Settled.
LONDON, June 49, $50 A. MA special
from Rapgoon to the Times, says it is reported
that the King of Burmah has become conVinc-
ed of his inability to successfully oppose the
English, and has yielded on all the points in
dispute.
More Failures in London, but an Inn.
proved Feeling,
LONDON, June 18.-N. Alexander & Co
merchants, have failed. Liabilities 100000
& Co. suspe nsion. Octavius Phillips & Co.
of Manchester, have also failed; liabilities not
known.
23Op NAT this hour sinister rumors con.
tinue in business circles, but there is generally
better feeling prevailing.
French Assembly.
PARIS. June 1S.-The bureaus of the Left
have resolved to offer no amendment to the
constitutional bills, as they come from the
Committee of Thirty, and to take all possible
steps to hasten the dissolution of the Assem-
bly,. The left will move tomorrow that the
public powers Ibill be placed on the orders Of
the day.
A Band of Cuban Rebels Dispersed
HAVANA, June 1S-The Catalan regiment
attacked 200 rebels in the Vorgas hills, on the
18th inst, and dispersed them after killing 6.
Thirty-six women were taken prisoners.
Large Fire iu Barrie, Ont-LOss $1OO,-
900.
BARRIE, Ont, June 1S.-A fire today de-
stroyed half of a wooden block between Clop-
perton, Dunlap and owen streets, five three
story brick building and damaged 100 other
houses. Loes 100000; insurance $4,000.
Foreign Notes.
The Moscow Gazette says that England hav-
ing declined to enter into intimate relation ms
with Russia, unless the Central Asia States are
placed under the protection of international
law, Russia has no reason to leave the alliance
of the three Emperors and enter into league
with that country.
The opinion prevails in Montreal that assis.
ia nee will be offered the Jaques Cartier Baak,
and the bank will resume operations Monday.
The government deposit of 800, 900 will not be
disturbed if the bank is placed on a firm foot
ing.
The steamer Newbern, which has just arrived
at San Francisco from Mexican ports reports a
revolution at Topaz. Gen. Duvas has been
arrested. The stores were closed and many
arnl,py ,f,1 ol AL
cial communications were stopped. The New
bern could receive neither goods no. specie.