The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-09-04


them, and that the steamer Vega is in ex-
callent condition.
Africa.
THE SITUATION IN ZULULANp.
LONDON, Sept. 4-The steamer Prelovia
has arrived at Madeira from Cape Colony,
and brings important dispatches from Sir
Garnet Wolsley respecting the war in South
Africa King Cetewayo is as yet uncap-
tured, but his whereabouts are known, and
his capture daily expected. He is said to
have with him only few followers, the
greater portion of his people having de-
serted him and expressed their anxiety to
make their submission to the British COM
nander. Several of King Cetewayos
brothers and other important Zulu Chiefs
have surrendered to Sir Garnet Wolsley. A
large number of cattle have been captured
and brought into the British lines. A con-
siderable portion of the regular troops,
which have been employed in this cam
paign, are now preparing to embark for
home. Capt. Drummond's body has been
received and buried. Chief Ennyanana,
the Prime Minister of King Cctewayo, has
surrendered to Sir Garnet Wolsley, and has
given to the latter much important infor-
NATION respecting the condition of affairs
and desperate condition in which Cete-
wsyo is.
DEFICIENCY IN THE CROPS.
ROME, Sept. Am official computation
of the wheat and corn crop of Italy has
been made. There is an estimated defcien-
py of we millions of quintals in the wheat
crop, equivalent to 100000 bushels. In
the crop of Indian corn there is deficiency
of 1000 900 quintals equivalent to 0.O0o,-
600 bushels. This deficiency is regarded
with grave apprehension, as it will entail
great privation and suffering on the part of
the poor, and will lead probably to an in
creased discomfort, of which political agita-
tons will not be slow to avail themselves.
Spain.
AN AWFUL MINISTERIAL ROW.
LONDON, Sept. A dispatch from Madrid
nys there is disagreement among the
members of the Spanish Ministry regarding
the details of the marriage of King Alfonso
to the Archduchess Marie.
CUBAN SLAVERY QUESTION.
The Spanish Cabinet yesterday warmly
debated the Cuban slavery question, and
authorized Captain General Blanco in
Havana, to act vigorously against all agita-
tors. Instructions were also sent to the
Spanish Minister at Washington, to insist
upon all flibusters and refugees being
made. by the United States Government, to
respect neutral obligations.
France.
MARRIAGE OF CARLoTTA PATTI.
PARIS, Sept. 4.-The marriage of Carlotta
Phtti, the prima donna, to Ernest Demunek
vas solemnized yesterday in this city.
THE FRANco-AMERIcAN TREATY.
LONDON, Sept. 4-The London Times
this morning publishes a letter from the
Franco American Committee in Paris, ex-
pressing surprise at the published state
ment to the effect that there was no chance
for establishing a treaty of commerce be-
tween France and America, and giving the
Committee reasons for taking directly
opposite view Of the matter.
ROumclia.
THREATENED MoHAMEDAN UPRISING.
LONDON, Sept. A dispatch from Con-
stsntinople reports much excitement in
Roumelia, where rising of the Mohame-
dan population is feared.
Great Britain.
COTTON OPERATIVES EN- ROUTE.
LONDON, Sept 4.-Cotton operatives in
tional Emigration Association, and several
hundred members are already enrolled.
Russia.
THEY CONFERRED AND THEN DINED.
LONDON, Sept. A dispatch from st. |
Petersburg says the meeting between EN-
per0r William, of Germany, and the Gear
of Russia at Alexandrowa yesterday was
very cordial. They conferred together |
alone for some time, and subsequently |
dined together.
GENERAL LAZARIFF's SUCCESSOR.
A dispatch from st. Petersburg says
General Lergakassof has been appointed to
succeed General LazariF as commander of
the Russian expedition against the Teke
Tureomans.
INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION FOR 'S5.
BERLIN, Sept. 4.-The Emperor William
has approved the proposition for holding
m International Exhibition in this city in
1885.
Japan.
GRANT SAILS FOR AMERICA.
NEW YORK, Sept. "A private dispatch
from Yokohama says Grant sailed yester-
day for San Francisco, where he will
probably arrive the 21st inst.
Spanish America.
THAT RoLLICKING PERUVIAN RAM.
LONDON. Sept A dispatch from Val
paraiso states that the Peruvian ram Huas-
car has captured three fresh prizes from
the Chilians of considerable value
Correspondence National Associated Press to Star.
PANAMA, Aug. 26, 1879.
Advices from Arico reports that the Pc
fuvian ram Huascar made another excur.
sion to the South Coast. chased the Chilian
transport Lamar, conveying sick soldiers to
Valparaiso. and ran her aground near CAL