Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1879-06-20
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

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st. Gothard tunnel will probably be COM
pleted by the end of November next.
1t is said the Gar renounced his visit to
Berlin during Emperor Williams golden we'd
ding because the German police had received
information that an attempt would be made
| to assassinate him.
The Ascot stakes were won by Rldotto.
Parole stood seventh in the race.
Emperor Williams golden wedding was
celebrated at Berlin on the 11th,
The Prince of Orange, heir apparent to the
throne of the Netherlands, died at Paris on
the 11th.
The foundation of the new Eddystone light
house is to be laid June 81.
The German Government has sent several
war vessels to South American waters to
watch her interests during the war between
Chilli, Peru and Bolivia.
Emperor William granted over 600 pardons
to persons Imprisoned for offeuses against
himself, in celebration of his golden wedding.
The Government of India has received in
telligence that another massacre of the royal
princes at Mandalay, prompted by the King OF
! Burmah, has taken place.
At Paris on the 18th committee of SEN
ators and Deputies had an interview with
Minister Waddirgton to urge action in the
Chambers in response to resolution now be-
fore the United States Congress, and opening
negotiations with the United States Govern
ment on the subject of a Franco-American
Treaty of Commerce. NJ. Waddington stated
that he had already exchanged communica-
tions on the subject with Mr. Evarts, United
States Secretary of State, and would instruct
the French Representative at Washington to
give the matter most serious consideration.
The Russo Bulgarian authorities, with a
body of Russian troops, have taken forcible
possession of the frontier districts claimed by
Seryia, driving out the Servian officials.
The Great Council of Geneva, Switzerland,
has refused to discuss the re-establishment OF
capital punishment. Not single voice was
raised in tsfavor. ...a
Russia has proposed that Aleko Pasha
shall not be allowed to summon Turkish
troops without the consent of an absolute
majority of the International Commission
All the powers have concurred in the propo,
sal.
The Sultan has determined to sanction the
reforms demanded by the people of Crete.
In the final sitting of the international
Literary Congress at London on the 14th, De
Lesseps said that in order TO prove the reality
of the interest taken in the construction OF
the projected Panama Ship Canal, and to pre-.
vent undue advantage being taken by the
possible furnishers of the capital, it had been
considered desirable to call for the first
subscription of 100000 francs in shares OF
5000 francs, and although the decision had
only been taken three days before, he had
just received from his son in Paris lnforma
tion that the whole sum had been subscribed
1t would now be possible for him TO Obtain
concession and commence the undertaking.
While the steamer Orpheus was lying in the
harbor at Stettin, Prussia, on the 10th, hel
boiler burst, and many persons were killed
Ten bodies were recovered.
Four contestants, Ennis and Weston Of thu
United States, and Brown and Harding o.
England, started in the long distance walk a
Agricultural Hall, London, on the 18th, fo
the Ashley belt In consequence of an injur,
received few days before, Rowell withdrew
from the contest, forfeiting his stake and tn,
belt.
In the naval engagement between th,
Chilian and Peruvian fleets May 22d, tn,
Chilian corvette Esmeraldo was sunk, and III
men out of her crew Of $50 we're drowned.
Severe shocks OF earthquake occurred
throughout Costa Rica May 30 and 80. II