The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-12-31
EUROPE.
The Students Troubles in Rus
sian Universities.
A Bloody Collision Between
Troops and Scholars.
Eighty Persons Reported Killed or
Wounded.

LONDON, Dec 3O.-The Times Vienna corIespon-
dent giving the details of the riot OF the students of
the University at Kief in Russia says the students
in meeting held outside the town, decided to pro-
test against closing the university. body of them
well armed, accordingly proceeded to the university
and forced a way in, after disarming the town po-
lice They then fixed on the blackboard an energet-
ic protest against the arbitrary proceedings Of the
authorities. Two companies of local military tried
to dispense the students, who resisted and thereup
on a collision ensued in which eighty persons were
killed and wounded on both sides. At last a force
of cavalry succeeded in clearing the square in front
Of the university. Many students were arrested.
Similar riots on smaller scale are said to have
broken out in other university towns Of Russia 1t is
believed there an intention of proclaiming state
of siege in Kieff and Kharkoff. Orders have been
sent to the police at the frontier to redouble their
vigilance In order to put stop to revolutionary
pamphlets being smuggled into the country, prac-
tce which has been going on, large scale, and to
prevent the entrance of revolutionary emissaries
from Germany.
1t is reported that the Veterinary institute at
Charkof, where the students agitation originated,
will be removed outside the town. The technic in
stitute at Tshuguye will be closed altogether. The
medical academy will issue instructions forbidding
the dAlihaat; 1ssssa'sefefs Afe4a
American Wheat at Barcelonu.
The American consul at Barcelona notes that the
first American wheat received at that city,
rived about the middle OF November. Great interest
was excited in Barcelona thereby. Samples were
freely and interestingly handled on the exchange on
the day of arrival, and it was Immediately recogniz
ed as equal to Black Sea and Hungarian wheat. The
cargo consisted of bushels and sold at 10 francs
per fifty five klogrammes or about $40 francs per 720
pounds. The first cargo was brought to Barcelona
in an English steamer. Freight upon the same
amounted to $4,000. The same steamer is again
chartered to bring another cargo of wheat from New
York. The consul knew of one firm who have en-
gagged three English stamers to bring three cargoes
Of American wheat to Barcelona, and it was thought
about fy-fve cargoes would arrive during the sea-
son, all in English steamers.
The Code of Honor.
PARIS, Dec. 30.-In consequence of angry words,
Saturday between Baron Rogniat, a diplomatic at
tache. and Count Parnett, a foreign officer, duel
with swords was fought by them yesterday. Pair
nett received ten wounds. The one in bis shoulder
is serious.
The Spanish COrtes.
MADRID, Dec. 3O.-Senor Canovas Del CASTILLO TO-
day read in the Senate the decree closing the session
Of Congress, The date of dissolution will be fixed af
ter discussion has been reached on Moa CASTS SEN
tence The latters brother and counsel are daily in
cedingfor reprieve with but little hope Of success.
The new congress will probably meet in June. -
An Unpopular Affair.
PHMLIPP0PoLIs, Dec. a0.-The director of f.
nance appointed by the Eastern Roumelian commits
sion is threatened with assassination if he comes to
Slivno.
The German Tariff.
BERLIN, Dec. 80 The Federal Council has re-
ferred Bsmarcks letter te the tariff committee with
however special proviso that the council does not
thereby commit itself to approval Of the propos-
ais of the letter. The representatives of of the
Estate governments in the council even had the pro-
viso sole mnly recorded.
The Sultan Asks q Reduction of the In
demnity.
1t reported the Sultan has written an autograph
letter to the Gear soliciting reduction of the in
demnity to Russia.
Foreign Notes.
When Gen. Kaufman, who is expected shortlY,ar-
rives in ST. Petersburg deliberations will commence
on the gradual introduction Of public administra-
ton in the towns Turkestan conformably with the
ethnography and numerical diversity Of the popula
ton.
The Golos says that the Chinese frontier question
will be fully discussed with the Chinese ambassador,
Ger. Kaufman taking part in the discussion Russia
has no intention of surrendering Kuldja to China.
With the commencement Of the new year the prov.
-, :
constituted by Austria, will enter upon their func
tons.