Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-06-10
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

CALCUTTA, June .. The Anglo Afgahn
treaty has created strong impression in
Persia, greatly increasing the British pres
tige.
Four Thousand camels belonging to the
British transport service died during the war
in Afghanistan. Cholera has appeared in the
low wer I'olan pass.
The mission to Cabul will be forthwith
formed at Cohat and proceed the last of June
LONDON, June .. The Times says the re-
cent rise in cotton at Liverpool is a God-sen
to that long-suticring centre of commercial
inactivity. But for this relief we are told
there must have been crash
Mrs. Howard Paul. actress and singer. is
dead
Rains are reported from nearly all districts
of Bengal and Assam also in Cachar, Ben
gal, slight and partial rains, but sufficient to
greatly improve the indigo crop.
Reports from the tea districts are good
The famine in Cashmere continues, and the
people are dying rapidly
1t is stated the Bordeaux radicals propose
to again elect Blanqui to the deputies.
Betting - to ) on IIanan. Second depos-
its have been paid in the match between
Nicholson and Plaisted.
BERLIN, June .. Bismarck will arrive
Tuesday from Narsin. The Duke of Edin-
burg will arrive Tuesday to represent the
British royal family at the Imperial The
act of grace whereby the Emperor William
intends to signalize his golden wedding. will
only apply to Prussia, but there is reason to
believe other German States will initiate his
example.
Gcrmany's protest against decree of the
Khedive's, of April -, says the decrease is in
direct violation of international obligations,
and that Germany must decline Is consider it
binding. and holds the khedive responsible
for all the consequences of his illegal proceed
ngs.
The Emperor, Empress and Bismarck have
returned.
The truth of the report that Germany de-
cided with the European government on the
improper and inhuman character of the war
in South America, and the suggestion Of Joint
interference is denied.
MADRID, June .. Campos is inclined to
retire from the cabinet because his policy
meets with resistance from a section of the
conservative party.
NEW York, June .. A Bankok letter
gives an interesting account of the reception
of Gen. Grant by the King of SIAM who paid
every attention t. the ex-Prcsident, ex-Secrc-
tary Borie and others of the party. A grand
palace was especial devoted to the Anne RI
cans isis VI WIZ llltliN were iiiutiC anu re-
turned by the King and court. and banquets
were given in their honor. The royal ecter-
tainment lasted seven DAYS
ST. PETERsBURG, June .. Saloniefl, who
attempted the assassination of the Emperor,
was hanged this morning.
ROME, June .. The Pope has appointed
Cardinal liergenroethcr keeper of the archives
Of the Holy See.
The eruption of Mt. Etna has ceased, but
the smoking still continues.
\ riot against collecting tax occurred in the
district of Catanio; several soldiers and peas
ants were killed.
VERSAILLES, June 9. The Chamber o
Deputies have authorized the prosecution BY
the government of Paul DeCassagnac, aftei
scene of great excitement, during which
Gambetta moved the expulsion of Cas>agnat
from the House, but afterward Withdrew hi,
motion on Cassagnac having withdrawn the
word "cowardice", which he had applied It
the conduct of the government
! CoNsTANTINorLE, June Q. The inhab
tants of Djuma district are preparing to re-
sist the return of the Turks when the Russian,
evacuate. They have sent away the women
and distributed arms to the men.
PARIS, June 9. The scene in the Chamber
Of Deputies during the balloting on motion
for the prosecution of DeCassagnac, Lever
Bonapartst, and Mary Ne came to blows an,
had to be separated.