The Portland daily press., 1878-08-14
EUROPE.
France 20 be Given Tuuis.

LONDON, Aug. 14.-A rumor which has some
claim 10 crsdence is circulating in Paris, that
England, Turkey and France have agreed to
the French protectorate over the Turkish de-
pency of Tanis. it being stipulated that France
shall not Interfere with the regency. The ar
greement is designed 1t is said, partly toegive
satisfaction to France for the Anglo-Turkish
convention, and partly to serve as check to
Italian ambition in the direction of Tuns,
which has been evident for some time. Iu the
even OF further Eastern complications this ar
raDgement would probably result in the incor-
poraton of Tuns with Algiers.
Fever Among the Troops in Cyprus.
A despatch from Saradaco, Cyprus, says that
the troops are suffering considerably from fever
which is unusually prevalent there at this time
of the year. Its effects are weakening, but not
fatal.
England Troubled byiR assia's Advance ia
Asia.
In the House of Commons tonight Hon.
Robert Bourke, under secretary for the foreign
department, in reply to an Interrogation, stated
that it was impossible for the government to
say where the Russian forces in Central Asia
were stationed. The government was quite
willing TO take the responsibility of sending q
mission to Cabul. as it could not regard with
indifference what has been passing in Central
Asia during the past two months.
Sir Stafford Northcote, chancellor of the
exchequer, also pointed out that it was always
understood that England had greater interest
in Afghanistan than had Russia and was
therefore bound to send thither mission of
equal weight and influence with that of Russia.
Deaths from Famine in India.
Hon. Edward Stanhope, under secretary for
India, when introducing the Indian budget in
the House of Commons tonight, gave the Off
cial estimate of the number Of deaths from
famine 10 India at $50 000
The Striking Weavers.
The Oldham weavers have accepted per
cent. reduction of wages demanded by masters.
Ausfrians Fighting their way Into Ii osnia.
VIENNA, Aug. 13.-Gen. Phillipovich has
telegraphed that he would effect a junction
with the army of the Grand Duke of Wurtem.
burg near Viles today. The Goth Austrian d.
vision has not yet been able to reach Zwomdt
The outposts foughta battle with the insnr-
gents near Grastchanitza on the 4ih inst. The
division was also engaged on the 8th, 9th and
10th insts. 1t advanced clear to Tusla, but in
consequence of the scarcity of supplies and the
exhaustion of the draught animals, were OBJ
lIged to fall back on Grastchanitza to secure its
communication and not be compelled to do so
by the enemy. The losses of the 10th division
are not reported.
CoNsTATINoPLE, Aug. 13.-According to ad-
vices from Serajevo the insurgent government
has asked aafiz Pasha to meet the Austrians
to ask their lenlency to the insurgents. 1t is
thought to be impossible that ths Bosnians can
prolong their resistance With the view there
fore to tranquilize them the Porte has appointed
mia. He will start thither Immediately.
NIhilist Riots in Odessa.
LONDON, Aug. Is The Standards Vienna
despatch says the riots continue at Odessa and
proclamation Of state of sege is expected.