The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-07-22

the council, Of the National Rifle Associa-
ton.
Advices from the Spanish frontier re-
caiyed by way of Bayonne report that Gen.
Dorregary, being unable to penetrate into
French territory, has turned back in the
direction of Farbastro. SIX officers and
127 men belonging to his rear guard were
compelled TO take refuge in France, near
Garvanlc. They were promptly arrested
by the French authorities, dlsarmed and
returned.
Troops have been sent from Pau TO guard
the frontier.
Don Carlos is at Villa Real with strong
force.
The Impareial states that a diplomatic
agent OF China is coming 10 Madrid, and
Cninese consuls VIII be appointed for Cuba.
Madrid, July l5.-It is asserted that the
article in the new Constitution ,embodyinp
the principle of religious liberty will be
supported when it comes up for final action
in the constitutional committee by vote
of % to 10.
LONDON, July 15.-Recent rains have
swollen rivers and streams in the valley of
the Severn and caused serious foundations.
A number of dwellings In Blackeny were
flooded. The waters continue to rise rap
idly and great excitement prevails.
The meeting called by the Radical clubs
for to night, at Trafalgar Square, to protest
against the grant for the Prince of Wales's
Indian journey was failure.
MADRID, July 15.-The Official Gazette
announces that the Carlist General, Dorre-
gary, has entered Catalonia by the way of
Trempyille. He is pursued by the Alton
sist generals, Weylecia and Martinez Cam
pos. .... ..a Is,
LONDON, July 16.-In the House of Com
mons, Mr.. Fawcett, a Liberal member, of
fered motion declaring it was inexpedient
for the Indian government to pay any part
of the expenses of the Prince of Wales's
eastern tour.
Prince would be the guest of the viceroy OF
India. -t.. sIfI
Gladstone supported Disraeli, and the mo-
ton was rejected by avote of $40 nays to
81 yeas ,,..- I'd! ss..s.l... af ..l.flE
LONDON, July 16.--The treaty was com
pleted, while the Sultan of Zanzibar was
here, for the suppression of the slave trade
on the east coast of Africa. COINS. .
LONDON, July 16.-The Paris correspond
ent of the Times summarizes the result of
yesterdays debate in the Assembly as fol-
lows: The government is separated from
the Left and thrown back on the Right. The
difficulty arising is how can the government
remain IN power supported by majority
which Is opposed to the constitutional bills,
as it cannot be supposed the government
will resign without compelling its constitu-
tional work. Will it rely upon majority
of the lost Rights or upon that from which
it has violently separated itself2 The
coming sittings must solve this problem.
Meanwhile the victory belongs to the Bona
partists. .utsG sit rs
LONDON, July 17.-At a meeting yester-
day it was resolved to open q public sub
scription for the erection of a statue to
Lord Byron in some conspicuous place in
London. Mr.. Disraeli presided. Speeches
in favor of the subject were made by Earl
Malmesbury, Earl Stanhope and Gen. Will
son, who stated in behalf of the Americans,
that they claimed a share in Byron and a
| right to contribute to his memorial. He
was sure his countrymen would gladly fur
nish at least one-fourth of the ten thousand
| dollars, the estimated cost. s-..,..-. 10
| Minister Schenck has gone to Sweden
and Norway, to be absent two months. Col.
Hoffman is to remain III charge of the
legation. l- 81
The Prussian naval authorities explain
| the presence of the Prussian vessel off Jut-
land. She was taking soundings previous
to towing dredge to WilhelmshRfer. od,
| Il VERSAILLES, July 1.-THE public powers
bill was finally passed by q vote of $50 to
80. A resolution was adopted to discuss
the budget Monday, then adjourn to No
vember 30. .. 4.. 5rn q1asl s.0.na5lc
q The Left bitterly reproached the govern
ment with betraying the Constitution. lsc
| MADRID, July 17.-The Carlists, under
Pernta, are retreating upon the Amezicual
mountains, toward Estella, pursued BY
Gen. Quesads, Tells and Iona. iaa5al
LONDON, July 1S.-John Rigby, of the
Irish team, tied Major Fulton in shooting
for the st. Leger stakes yesterday, making
80 points. The contest will be finished to-
morrow. lr4fh s4i,5i gt
Lord Wharncliff entertained the American
team at dinner to-day at Wimbledon. A
number of prominent persons were present.
The Americans were well pleased with the
arrangements in connection with the tar
gets, and will probably recommend their
adoption at Creedmoor.il 4 .afis
| The captains of the English, Irish and
Scotch teams have petitioned the council to
permit the Americans to shoot for the Elcho
shield. The Americans concur in the ap-
plicatlon. No answer has yet been given
by the council. 900 s4 l.. ui .fr. b1
J
| HAVANA, July 16, VIA KEY WEST, July 10.
Many arrests are reported in this city and in
Puerto Principe, Cienfugos and Santiago de
Cuba for violation of the decree prohibiting
the making of time contracts for gold.
Several persons suspected of completely in
the jurisdiction of Guanajay have been ar
rested and brought here. $50. 90 ~
BERLIN, July ia Bavarian has been
| elected. The college consists of seventy
seven Liberals and seventy-nine Ultramon.
| taines. t....is ts 1G
LONDON, July 19.-Fulton, of the Amer
leans, won the st. Leger cup. .r3l Hi Z
LONDON, July 20.--In the House of Com
mons tonight Disraeli stated that the gov
eminent would proceed with the agricultu.
raj and merchant shipping judicature and
land transfer bills. He declined to say What
disposition would be made of the measures.
he hoped, with the assistance of the House,
to bring their labors to close at reason
| able period Much dissatisfaction is felt al
the Premier's indefiniteness. ia guuln
! OF the functionaries invited to the Lord
| Mayors international banquet, the follow.
| ing have accepted: The projects of the
Seine, of the Pas d'Calais, and of the pc.
lice of Paris; the mayors of Calais, Dor
deaux, Geneva, Rome, Turin, Florence,
| Christiana, Boston and Quebec, and the bur
gomasters Of Brussels, Antwerp and Am
sterdam. Seventeen have not answered and
| twenty-five declined, including all the Ger
mans invited.
LONDON, July 20.-The Only Telegraph
says Russia has officially announced he
intention Of withdrawing her proposal fol
4 the continuance of the Brussels conference
4 sxbw li The Markets. ,lhe "
1 GALVESTON, July 90. - Cotton - msrke
| quiet and unchanged; ordinary 112zc; gooc
4 ordinary 12sIc; low middling 1870; mid
ding ,141Sc; good middling 14s5Sc; sales ga
| bales r.l4a,i ~
/ LTvERrooL, July 20-Noon. &C otton--fnar
ket Rdull and easier; middling uplands
4 15-16d: middling Orleans Slid; sales 800
| bales, including 1000 for speculation and ex
! port al1
\ per cent Sterling dull al 4.S7. Gold weak anG
declining at 1884 01133s. Governments &C
tive; new fves Is. State bonds quiet
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