Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-17
FOREIGN NEW y.
England.

LONDON August l6. Parliament was protogued
to day until Nov. TheQ een congratulated par
llameut ON the conclusion of peace by the Berlin
congress aud the Cyprus treaty is referred to as
guarantee OF Turkish Independence and pledge
| OF reform. The Conduct OF the troops was highly
praised.
the following is the Queens speech;
My Lords nd q n'lcmeD- When IN a critical
Condition OF public affairs you assembled at the
commencement OF the year, pointed out to YOU
that 10 the interests Uf NY empire precautions
might become heCessa V, Tor which appealed to
your lberality to provide, at the same time
~ You that no effort, IN tho cause of peace should
he Wal tlng Oh my part. lOui resp Juse was not
amb uous, nd contribned largely 10 u pacific
,olu ion Of the difficulties which thea existed.
The terms Of the agI cement between Russia and
the por,e so lar they affected the existing lrea-
ties were after an lntersale OF discussion sub
United TO congress oi the powers, and their
council, have resulted 10 a peace which | am
thankful to believe Is satisfactory and likely 10 be
durable.
Inc Ottoman empire has not emerged from a
disastrous war without some loss, but arrange
meats which have been made, while favorable to
the subjects OF the porte have secured to it po-
sltion Of independence, when can be upheld
against aggression. | nave concluded defensive
convention with the sultan, which has been laid
be fore you. 1t gives As regards his Asiatlc EN-
pre- more dIsuuct expression to the engage
ments whch in principle | together with other
powers accepted IN 1886 but of which the form
mas MT been found practically effectua.
The sultan nas on the other hand bound him
self to adopt and carry into effect measures nee
essary for securing good government in those
provinces la order to promote the objects of
this agI eemeut, have undertaken the occupation
and administration of the island Of Cyprus.
In aiding to bring about the settlement which
has taken place, have been assisted by the dis
clpllne aud high spitl OF my forces, by sea and by
land, by sacrlty with winch my reserves respond
ed to my call, by the patriotic Offers of military
tlG by my people ia the colonies and by the proud
desne OF my Indian army to be reckoned among
the defenders OF the BRUSH, desiIe justified by
the sOdIeTly qualities OF the force recently quar-
| leled 10 Malta.
In bidding you farewell pray that the blessing
| of Almighty Gud may rest upon your recent la
bors and accompany you IN the discharge OF al
your duties.
Germany.
BERLIN, August 10. A public reception a,
| Frankfort was gwen to Gen. Grant by the author.
| itlts of that city.
Execution.
Emile llOekel, who attempted to assassinate the
Emperor William, May llth, was beheaded thu.
moi ming cary 10 the court yard Of the new prison
| The imperial warrant dec,eeing justice shoulC
take its course, Was ,igned tie Sth Of this month
fiotdels aye was Il.
ROME, August l6. % ladies' and a gentlemen
| from Boston, IN charge of Prof Tourjee received
an audience by the pope.
| Fire.
FRANkroRr, August l6. fine bnilding in
| Palmer Garten, favorite resort of visitors and
| citizens of Frankfort. was burned to day.
Belgium.
| LONDON August l6 Public festivals will be
held 10 Btusstls and other towns of Belgium next
week, in celebration of the silver wedding OF
| King Leopold %.
| The Socialists.
| The German uliramontane and progressive
journals bitterly oppose the anti-socslist bill
now pending before the federal council. The ma
| tioual liberals are undecided about the policy
! they should pursue.
| To be Released.
| It is reported that the Fenian Ahearn. under
| sentence of imprisonment for life at Dirtmoo
prison, England, will be released this year.
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