The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1879-08-19

society seceeued, considering they were not
properly treated. and formed an independent
society composed almost entirely of French
Canadians. This morning they walked in
procession Though the streets to show their
strength. but when on their way to the Coves
they We're set upon by Il large body of the pa
rent society. There were about three thous,
and men on the French Canadian side, and
not SO many on the other, which was composed
principally Of Irish Catholics. Shots and
blows were freely Exchanged to the injury OF
a great number III the crowd. Tn Frcnci,
Canadians were finally driven back, having
lost according to report. five killed and several
wounded. The Mayor did not allow the po-
lice to interfere. as he had but forty men.
Another fight was reported raging at the Cove,
and some police aud a Magistrate have gone
there.
LONDON, August 15.-~parliamcnt was pro-
r"sued to-day. The speech frcm the throne
Was delivered by the Royal Commissioners.
The Queen, after announcing that the rela-
tons Of the Government with other n.tions
continue cordial, refers to the faithful exc.
cution Of the principal clauses of the treaty
OF Berlin, and the near realization of the re-
maindcr. On the subject of latnrm in Tur-
Key, the Queen speaks of the calamities of
the war is explaining the delay, but declares
her purpose to insist on the Porte's compli-
aticc with its engagements. The Queen di-
reefs attention to The change for the better
that has already taken place in Egypt. all ow-
ing to the successful termination of the con-
test in Afyhanistan. Her Majesty speaks
warmly Of the gallantry displayed by the
British commander ard Of the courage and
endurance Of the troops.
Ihe South African war next engages the
attention Of the Queen, and while expressing
pleasure at the recent important success OF
Tie British arms in that quarter, Her majesty
confcsses her sorrow at the sacrifice Of prec-
lous lives occasioned by the war. An early
peace on an enduring basis is predicted as
the results Of events in South Africa.
The Queen expresses her thanks to the
House Ut commons, as it is customary, for
voting supplies to the intermediate education
act. In bidding you farewell, | pray that the
blessings OF Providence may rest on your Ia.
bors.
Her Majesty refers in commentary terms tn
the passage OF certain measures, including the
army discipline bill, acts for the appointment
OF public prosecutors, amending the law re-
lating to summary jurisdiction Of magistrates,
and alteration of the laws relating to banking
and joint stock companies. The speech con.
cludes as follows: l have had much pleasure
i'll complying with your request to appoint d
commissioner to inquire INTO the causes ufthe
depression In agriculture. l observe with
satisfaction that YOU have agreed to measures
relative to education in Ireland, which afford.
a firm rnd fitting supplement.
Madrid, Aug. l5.-It is stated that Kine
Alfonso and Duchess Marie of Austria viii
have an interview the coming month, an,
their marriage will be. solemnizcd at the EN-,
of October. Emanuel Silola, Minister Of til,
Inferior will be appointed Ambassador Extra
ordinary to accompany the Arch Duclps
from Vienna to Madrid. The Cabinet dis
ctssed the royal marriage yesterday.
The treaty of commerce between Spain an,
Paris has been signed at Paris.
LONDON, Aug. H.-Ncllie Grant Sartoris i
dead.
The disturbance at Lurgan, Ireland, yestel
!, day was between a Home Rule procession an
the police. Many police We're wounded b.
j, stones. The violence of the crowd was $
great that the police fired upon them an,
, killed one and wounded two. The mob sub
seIuently wrecked ord Lrrgau's lodges an
the house of a protestant.
p Sir Garnet Wolsey telegraplls that mes
sengers from Cctcwayo are making enquire
, concerning the terms that will be offered tl
King if he surrenders. Only spies are sen
in to ascertain the movement of the British
BERLIN, Aug. l5.-Empcror William liza
returned to Poltsdam to-day, looking slron
and healthy. He was enthusiastically re
ccivcd along the road.
VIENNA, Aug. i3.--lt is said that Coul
/ Andrtssy greatly regrets the Emperor's ac,,l
tanre Of his resignation. as II" really wi~!lr
to remain in office.
5 PARIS, .Ang. IA women named Bal
tis,ino Phillip, has been sentenced at AK I
: penal sclvitudc for poisoning her hnshan
. and lusban's uncle.