The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-06-14


they were severally excused, but the Senate
afterwards resolved to reconsider the matter;
MIR. Spencer spoke briefly on his proposed pc
litcal investigation; Mr.. Window delivered
a speech on transportation routes, in
which he gave his views on what
New York city should do to retain her
commercial eminence; numerous amendments
to the river and harbor bill were agreed to. In
the House a number of new bills were pre-
sented; the bill for barge Office at New York
city was passed; long aud lively discus ion
took place over public buildings, the needs of
labor, etc.
CRIMES AND CASUALTIES.
Dennis Donnelly, Molly Mcguire, was
hanged at Pottsville, Penn, Tuesday for muir
der.
Five roughs entered horse car on Third
Avenue, N. Y, between 9 and 10 Monday even
ing with revolvers, beat Mr.. Latetra seriously,
took a bag containing about $3.50 in change
belonging to the railroad from him ard escaped.
The car was full of passengers who did not
help the conductor protect Lsfetra. The con-
ductor was badly beaten. No police were to be
fonnd The wounds of Lafetra may prove
fatal.
Colgate & Co.'s extensive soap works in Jer-
sey City were destroyed by fire last week.
Loss 100000. Over three hundred men were
thrown out of employment
Intelligence has been received of the picking
up of seven half-starved sailors on the Diego
Romirez Islands, off Cape Horn, March %, by
the clipper ship Jabez Howe, of New York.
The sailors were detachment of the New
London sealing schooner Thomas Hunt, who
had been lost on the islands with three months
provisions in October, while the schooner was
cruising about the Horn, and failed to return
for them.
FOREIGN NEWS.
1t is rumored that the Sultan of Turkey is
insane, and change of sovereigns and possibly
of dynasty is imminent. The army is said to
be mutinous.
Bismarck announces his intention to finish
the Congress as soon as possible because the
J internal affairs of Germany require prompt at
| tention.
The instruction in Cuba is over and the
whole island is tranquil
Private letters from Berlin speak of public
feeling as profoundly disturbed. In private,
men say that the country is ripe for republic.
France, now under Republican rule for seven
years, is prosperous, rich and happy. Ger
many under the empire is poor. The alliance
between the Gear and the Emperor is danger
Gus. Germany will find herself dragged into
war with which she has no concern. She is
kept with her hand upon her sword, and her
people, many Of whom find 1t difficult to get
bread to ear, are compelled to maintain an i'm
mense army. The popularity of the Crown
Prince is as nothing compared with that of the
Emperor. Should the latter die, a Republican
revolution might be attempted.
| To-day the European congress will meet
for the first time and after the transaction
of the necessary formalities, such as veri-
fcation of the several powers of plenipoten-
tiaries and the appointment of officers
the proceedings will be opened by Prince
Bismarck as president, by submitting his
| memorandum a resume of the subjects
to be treated directly by the plenipotentiaries,
each OF whom will receive copy of this docu-
ment. The business of the first sitting will be
confined to the settlement of the question
whether or not congress shall invite Greece to
participate in its transactions. 1t is highly i'm
probable that Roumania or Servia will be &C
corded direct access to the congress, either with
full or consultative powers. The original antic-
ipaton that the congress would complete its
labors in fortnight is thought likely to be re-
allied. The commissioners will then be cent
to Turkey to settle the details. The result of
the congress it is anticipated will not be un-
favorable to Russia.
The condition of Nobiling, who attempted to
kill the German Emperor, is so much improved
that it is thought likely he will recover. The
recovery of the Emperor is progressing won
| derfully. Wednesday he celebrated the 49th
anniversary of his marriage.
The Manchester Guardian says that state
ment is current at the London clubs and
in high political circles, that the dissolution of
Parliament will shortly be announced, and
that several members have gone to look after
| their constituencies.
By colliery explosion at Haydale, England,
| last week, 232 lives were lost.
BRIEF MENTION.
About 1000 emigrants including 366 Nor
mons, arrived in New York Wednesday,
Mr.. Hendricks favors full investigation of
the Louisiana frauds but not for the purpose of
disturbing the Presidents title.--A violent
shock of earthquake was felt at Lisbon, Satur-
| day.-John G. Fremont has been appointed
Governor of Automatic Democrats elect
a majority of the Oregon legislature and
Congressman. The Republicans choose their
candidate for Governor.