Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1879-06-18
wnATwe. OHsERvATIONs.
WAR DEP'r. sIGNAL SERVICE, U. 8. ARMY,
TUESDAY,, June II, 1879. lOOS pm.
FOREIGN NEWS.
rhe Eruption OF Mount Etna Causing
Violent Earthquakes.

4rhe Eruption OF Mount Etna Causing
Violent Earthquakes.
MEssINA, June 17.-Continued shocks of
Earthquake, which are attributed to the ac-
bon OF toe Mount Etnaliava, occurred near
Santa Vaerna and Guarda. Several houses
nave fallen and o hers are in danger Of tall
ng, and there has been some loss OF life.
The AIGisrs InsurreetIOn.
ALeIERs, June 1.-THE column Of troops
which lett Bunia, in the province of Con-
ktani, Yesterday, encountered six hundred in
surgents in a ce6le in one Of the Louba hills.
The insurgents were dislodged by the artl-
cry and the troops occupied their positions.
The column continues its march to Medina.
German Import and Export Duties.
BERLIN, June 1.-The reichstag adopted
he governments proposals in relation to the
duties on musical Instruments, machines.
boats and upholstery. The bundesrath passed
he railway goods tariff bill Bavaria, Saxo-
ny, Wurtemburg and Hauzeahc towns, how
7sver, maintain that the bill involves modI-
icatIon OF the constitution, and consequently
requires a two-thrds majority. A committee
has been instructed to examine the question
of constItutioaahty.
COneernInE the Turkish
RulershiD.
LONDON, June IA Constantinople dis
patch says: at is asserted on the one hand
that M0hammed Nedau Pasha has already
been sent for, aud, on the other hand, hest
tates 10 accept Khaireddin Pdsha's rendered
rssiguatiou, although DESTROYS of banlshinE
him, because he fears Khareddin will cabal
with Oslnan Pasha and the Sheik Vi Islam.
Threatening documents against the sultan
were circulated Monday. The guards OF the
palace have been increased. Numerous ar
rests have been made including several SER
want of Prince Youssolffe, and lzzededdin.
the eldest son of the late sultan, Abdul Azlz. !"
CAssAGnac's Insult TO the French Gov
ernment.
PARIS, June 17.-In consequence OF De
Cassagnac's final insult to the government in
the chamber on Monday, urgency" has been
voted for the proposal for a rule making re-
peated insults TO the government punishable
with exclusion from the chamber until the
end OF the session. The eXpunglDg OF words
used by De CasEagnac from the official report
of Mondays proceeding, by order Of Gam
beta, caused an alteration between the lat
ter and Minister Tlrard. M. Gambetta
threatened to resign, but was satisfied by the
passage of an order to-day approving his
action.
a Crisis LA TurLkIsh ministerial circles.
CoNsTANrISoPLE. June ,17-Confusiou.
amounting to a crisis, prevails in ministerial
circles IL is reported that khaireddin PAsha,
grand viner, will resign and Said Pasha as
sumo the vizierate temporarily, &c pave the
way for a return to power OF Mohammed
Nedan, formerly known as tool OF Russia.
The British ambassador Is endeavoring to
prevent Mohammed's return. It 10 also re-
ported that Midhat Pdsha will receive
permission TO come to Constantinople.
Fuad Pasha has denounced Oman Pasha's
administration Of the war. 1t IS thought
Caratheodori Pasha and Muriff EHendi will
be shortly appointed Ottoman commissioner 8
60 settle the Greek boundary question. A
demonstration Is Rppreheuded at Phiippopo.
lis when the prince OF Bulgaria Is Installed
at Sofia. Several superior fnu stlonarles and
deputations hom various Roumeiian towns
will 90 to Sofa 10 attend the ceremony and
congratulate the prince.
The British Grain Trade.
LONDON, Juns 1.-THE Mark Lane Er
press, referring to the grain trade, says:
1.-The weather during the past week was un-
settled, and wheat discolored. The grain
trade has changed but little. Deliveries OF
En0lish wheat at the principal country mar
kets are falling off, while at Mark Lane the
offerings were light. Trade is fiat, and lower
prices would have been necessary 10 effect
the sale of any but the choicest parcels. Bul
growers were firm In spite OF an ih5pFoYe-
ment in the appearance OF the home crop
aud there has been but little pressure to sell
Foreign imports have been considerable
tho returns on Friday showing the
arrival OF Al $50 quarters. which rem
dered sales difficult except IN such auantl
ties as the present needs justified. The re-
qulrements of county millers kept sellers oc'
cupied aRd prevented any depreciation o
value. Barley quiet, both mating and grind
ing Sorts Oats receded little under pres
sure of supplies, but temporary sc ,rcity o
maize on the spot enabled sellers to Obtain
very full prices for both round aud fat cora
Arrivals Of wheat aad maize at port
were more liberal tho past week. Whea
met with a dragging sale OF the coast q
unaltered prices, while maize was dull. For
ward wheat aud maize have been oHere'
daily 10 moderate quantities; prices I'm
changed. The demand fox both was quiei
aud there was no speculative inquiry. Sale
of English wheat last week, A $40 quarters
at Ais 4d, against %. S94 quarters, at AIS loo
1T the corresponding period the previou
gear. Imports into the United Kingdom 70
the week ending June Tn, 925, 054 cwt. @
wheat. and IS9. 1856 cwt. of -four.