The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-09-13

fnitely. On the other hand, Italy cant
claim that Austria shall, merely to please
her, restore her valuable provinces. As
Italy cannot think of making war in her
present condition-and Austria cannot
attack Italy merely for having certain
aspirations, both parties should stop
making insincere and sterotyped deelar-
ations.
Riots In Chilli.
PANAMA, Aug. 26.-The Star aud Her.
aid says that the excitement in Chill on
receipt of the news of the capture of Ri
mac was intense. The opposition made
it the occasion for fierce onslaught up
on the government in which the popu-
lace impatient under the inactivity of the
government, joined with great zeal and
most riotous demonstrations. Great
crowds gathered in the principal plaza
and shouted, Down with the ministers, -
Death to the Arancanian." A strong
body OF military was called ont and after
time the mob dispersed, only to reas-
semble the following night on the ala
media increased in numbers and organ
lied. Iron seats were used for barri-
cades and soldiers sent to dispense the
crowds, were received with volleys of
stones and bottles and some pistol shots.
The troops Cavalry fred three volleys
and then charged, cutting and slashing
right and left, rather with view of clear
ing the streets than of Staying the peo-
pie. Only three deaths are reported, but
perhaps hundred people were more or
less seriously injured.
Spain will supply Troops and Funds.
HANANA, Sept. 1.-The home govern
ment has notified the authorities there
that it will send Immediately 20 900
troops to maintain public tranquility in
the island, and will send all funds neces-
sary to meet increased expenditures.
Havana was startled by the news that
two insurgent bands had appeared in the
districts of Holquin and Santiago de
Cuba. Excitement ran high and the pre-
MUM on gold Immediately rose; but as
o general thing confidence in the main
tenance of peace remains unshaken.
Gen. Blanco at once dispatched 1000 men
from this city and ordered most ener-
getic pursuit of the disturbers. The in
sufgent bands are remnants of old guer-
illas employed by Spain during the war
These men were paid 81 per day while in
service, and are discontented at their
discharge.
Fatal Fever.
Seventy eight deaths resulted from vel
low fever last week,-a decrease of II
compared with the previous week. In
consequence of the unusual violence of
yellow fever during the present summer
and the fatality of the disease on board
vessels which left Port Royal. the order
of Nov. %. 1848, has been revived and
will be enforced 1t provides that no
vessel carrying above 60 persons, inclu-
ding passengers and crew, shall leave
the port without having physician and
clergyman on board.
Agitated Cuba.
MADRID, Sept. 4.-The government
intends that the cortes shall discuss pro-
jected reforms in Cuba after the royal
marriage. A ministerial bill on the SUBJ
ject will be introduced in case none is
brought forward by the committee on
Cuban question.
As Seen from England.
LONDON, Sept. THE revival of the
American demand for British exports
continues principal theme of all finan-
mist says that there can be no doubt that
business is rapidly reviving in America.
sH Another Reduction.
Ten thousand nail makers in Stafford
shire have received notice of ten per cent.
reduction of wages.
Living Death.
ST.. PETERSBURG, Sept. 7.-Eighty-four
young persons, sentenced to hard labor
and deportation to Siberia for political
offenses, have left Moscow under an
armed escort.
Am Alarming Revolt in Alghanistan.
SIMLA, Sept. 6.-At late hour Thurs
day night messenger travelling post
haste, reached Alikneyt from Cabul and
informed Major Connolly, the British DO
litical agent, that the British embassy at
Cabul had been attacked by several Af-
CHAN regiments which had assembled in
that city, demanding arrears of pay and
that the military escort of the embassy
was defending themselves. The viceroy
OF India Immediately ordered troops at
Alikneyt to move instantly upon Shutar-
garden pass, and General Roberts has
been ordered to proceed to Peiwer pass
and advance on Cabul, while General
Stewart has been ordered to hold Can
dahar. All the British forces on Canda-
har will concentrate at Candahar. For
ces in Khyber pass are being reinforced
and will operate on Jellalabad. Major
Connolly telegraphed Friday night the
substance of letter received from the
ameer of Afghanistan, who confirms the
news of the revolt and adds that the reg
iments which have mutinied were joined
by the populace. The ameer's arsenal
and stores were first plundered and de-
stroyed and the British mbassy was then
attacked by overwhelming numbers.