The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-12-11
steamer. carrying away everything portable.

SU6dIu6T, CdTTylUB away 6FeTybuluS pUItdUics
The scene of ruin and plumber is fearful
The Identification OF bodies is difficult. Those
of the four nuns have been recovered, and q
Franciscan monk conveyed them to the mon
astety at Stratford. near London, for inter-
ment. The other bodies were buried at Har
wich. In the inquest at Harwich, the captain
was examined by an incompetent coroner and
stupid iurymen who were ignorant of the first
principles of navigation, and they failed to
elicit more than was already known. The
captain was on deck at the time of the disaster.
Bismarck and GortschakoT Agree ON a
Solution of the Turkish DiRcuIty
BERLIN. Dec. 1O.-It is stated that the recent
Prince Gortschakoff resulted in agreement for
peaceful solution of the Turkish difficulty.
They will not raise the eastern question nor are
thew in favor of an international conference on
the Suez canal question.
LONDON, Dec ia Berlin despatch tc the
Times says the Austria-Prussian negotiations
regarding Turkey contemplate the establish
ment of perfect equality between Christians
and Turks. The ambassadors of the powers
are to be granted information in regard to any
measures projected by the Porte, so as TO be
able to advise and influence his decisions. Rus
STA will no longer object to the plan OF reform
if the Porte consents to it.
Spanish Opinions Of the Message
A Madrid de .patch to the Standard says
Thursdays morning papers there, express the
opinion that the portion of President Grants
message on Cuban affairs is no more alarming
than his former utterances.
The conservative journals consider his Ian.
guage serious.
The general opinion in political circles is that
the message is favorable.
The Epoca and the Dairio Espanol think in
tervention not really intended, and believes that
Europe would not allow it.
Further achievements are preparing for
Cuba.
The Los Angeles Safe.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 10.-The steamship
Los Angeles which it was feared had been lost
arrived at Victoria yesterday in tow of the
abled 95 miles south of Columbia River She
was eight days under sail and lost one seaman
in a gale.
The Cuban Press on the Message.
HAVANA, Dec 1O.-The Diurna La Marina is
sileEt in regard to the message of President
Grant
The Vose de Cuba criticzes it with severity,
but this was to be expected, as the Vose has
always been hostile to the United States.
Loss of a Schooner With Her Crew.
HALIFAX, Dec 10.-The schooner Hope
well, from st. John for Harbor Main, N. F.,
struck on Bscan Rock on the Goth ult, and
Immediately went to pieces. Only one nan
terwich on the same voyage, was wrecked the
same night at Ponck Cove. Out of % persons
| on board, IL were drowned.
Settlement in the Jewelt e. SCANNED
Failure.
ST. JOHN, n. B., Dec. 10.-The creditors of
| the Jewett & Scanned estates have agreed to
accept 20 cents, and 10 cents on time. Tire
| 9uires $3.50, 900 to pay the compromise.
Foreign Notes.
The proposals of the three northern powers
| in regard to the reforms in Turkey were def
nitely agreed upon Wednesday, after amend
| ment in accordance with the views of the Porte
Fifteen hundred soldiers will leave Cadiz on
| the 18th for Cuba.