The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-08-16
LATEST FOREIGN NEWS.
earf England.
PARLIAMENT PRoRoGUED-THE SPEECH Fnoy

LoHDON, august 15.-Parliamert was Orc
roGued To-day. Thespeech from the thron
was delivered by The Royal Commission
The Green, after announcing that the reIa
lions OF the Government with other Power
continue cordial, referred to the faithful ex
ecution OF The principal clauses OF lbe treat,
OF Berlin and the near realization of the re-
mainder. On the subject Of reforms in
Turkey the (faeen speaks OF the calamIties
Of war as explaining the delay, but declares
her purpose to insist upon the Porte's com.
pllance with its engagements. The Queen
directs attention 10 the ctunge for the better
that has already taken place in Egypt. In
abiding to the successful termination OF the
contest in AfShanistan, her Majesty speaks
warmly of the gall5rtry displayed by the
British commanders and the courage and
endurance Of the troops.
The South African war next engages the
attention Of the Queen, and while express.
ing her pleasure ut the recent important sue
cesses OF British arms IN that quarter. her
Majesty confesses her sorrow at the sacrifice
OF precious lives accustomed by the war.
An carly peace on an enduring basis is pre-
dicted rs the result OF the hate events IN
South Africa.
The Queen expresses her thanks to the
House OF Commons, rs is customary, for
voting supplies. Her Majesty refers in COM
mandatory terms TO the passage of certain
measures, including the army discipline
bill, acts for the appointment of public
the amending Of the law re-
lating to summary Jurisdiction OF macis-
trates, and the alteration OF the law relating
to banking and ioint-stock companies.
The speech concludes as follows: "I
hay hn1 mn rla i,,o
your request TO appoint Il commission to in
quire into the causes OF the depression in
agriculture. observe with satisfaction that
you have agreed to measures relative to ed
ucatlon in Ireland which afford firm and
fitting supplement to the ntermediate-edu
cation act. In bidding you farewell pray
that the blessing OF Providence may rest on
your labors."
MINERS PREPARING TO EMlGEATE.
LONDON, August 15.-At conference OF
miners at Manchester yesterday 1t was re-
solved 10 establish 4 National Emigration
Fund Association. The conference decided
that it would at present be ineXpedient to
press for general increase Of wages.
LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET.
LIVERPOOL, August 1j.-This weeks cir
cular of the Cotton.Brokers' Association
says: Cotton was heavy Friday last, but
became active Saturday. A large business
was done Monday ut the advance. The
demand has since fallen Off, and there Is
little change in present quotations from
those OF last Thursday. American is in
improved demand, and quotations advanced
Lied Sea Island is in moderate demand
and without decided changes in prices.
Futures opered weak. and prices were Id.
lower Saturday, but the decline was fully
recovered Monday. Several fluctuations
occurred since. The tone WAS, however,
sleadier at close, final rates showing an aG.
vance OF 1-32d. tor near quotations."
FAILURE OF A FINANCIAL AGENT.
new YORK, August 13.--A special from
London says "The wcII-known iinancia
agent james hicheny is unable to meet hi,
liabilities, and n tremendous excitement OK
lists at his office in Victoria street, West
minister. His liabilities are estimated Il
$5,00O,0OO. His assets are believed to bt
very small"
SERIOUS CONFLICT BETWEEN FREECIr-CANA
DIAN AND IRISH CATHOLIC SI.Ip-LAB0RERS.
QUEBEC, August ia terrible free tigh
occurred to-day in the lower town, 1ea
".
5000 French. Canadian Ship-laborerS and
somewhat smaller number OF Irish Catholic
ship-laborers, in which the former were de
feated, with 4 reported loss OF five killct
and many wounded.
[Second DiSpGtch.]
FULLER DETAILS OF THE BLOODY AFFAIR.
QUEBEC. August 15.--Thc trouble between
the Irish and rench-Cunadian ship-laborer
illuminated IN bloody strcet-fGht to-day
near Allen, Ray & Co.'S wharf, in the lowe
part OF the city. The French laborcrs, upon
the ground OF il-treatment, recently seeded
from the General Ship-Laborcrs' Associa
ton and formed an independent OrganiZa
ton OF their own, known rs the Shp-La
borers' Society OF st. Roche" This morn
ing, in order to show their numerica
strength, they marched in procession
through the streets, three thousand strong
but while on their way to the Cove the,
were attacked by large force OF Irish Cath
olics from the original society, and n despe
rate fight cnsued, in which, it is reported
five were killed and many wounded. Tn
Mayor did not allow the police to interfere
as he had force Of only about eighty mer
at his command.
At the present moment another fight i
said to be progressing in the Cove, and
magistrate with detachment Of police ha
been sent to investigate.
GIhird UjSpatch.l
AFTER TIE BATTLE-M0RE TROUBLE ANrICl
PATED.
QUEBEC, August 1j.-Knots OF men ar
congregatcd all along Champlain stree
talking over the events OF the morning
They express themselves determined t
keep the Union Canadian men out Of tn
street, and have two cannon i'll position Il
kinchillel'S wharf and one ut Martins
They are all armed with rrvOlYcrs, boat
hooks, and axes.
Before being rcpulscd the French Cana
dians were warned by Chief Trudel, OF TIT
water police, against advancing farther
hut instead OF taking his advice he was Sc
upon and narrowly escaped beating. Ii
about five minutes they were in hos retreat
turning ut times TO fire on their purSuers
After being repused the proce sson wen
round to Cape Blanc. where they sackc(
houses inhabited by the Irish. More trou
BILE is anticipated tonight. The difficult,
has now assumed the Appearance OF L wa
OF races, and whese it will stop is Il matte
OF grave importance.
Fourth UiSDGisl.l
voRorEACY RAGPANT-BI00Hr WORK ES
PECTED TOMORROW.
OrsBEC. August l5.--t meeting Q
French Canadians was hsih in the Jacques
Cartier Market Hall this a1ternoor> ut tn
close of WHICH they repaired to the plans
where they and their Friends assembled II
large numbers. They were able 60 muSEc
:. 70, .-.... ,n,,oI win rides sInttnHS an