The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-10
Spanish America.

Valparaiso states that negotiations between
Peru and Chill, respecting the guanO trade,
already mentioned in these dispatches,
have resulted in an arrangement by which
Chilli undertakes to protect guano deposits
on all the islands of the Coast of Peru for
royalty of thirty shillings per ton, and al
lows the Peruvian bond-holders whatever
profit may remain after this deduction.
A REvoLUTIoNIsr VICTORY.
NEW YORK, Dec. 1O-The San Domingo
Consul in this city has received cablegram
by way of Porto Rico from General
Hereaux, the Revolutionary chief, to the
effect that battle had been fought be-
tween the .Revolutionists who, under his
command were besieging the capital, and
President Gillermo, who advanced upon
them at the head of large body of men.
The battle was long and fiercely contest
ed. The Revolutionsts were victorious,
however, and finally captured the city, car
rying all before them. The port has been
declared open to commerce.
MIGHTY HAUL OF MULES
LONDON, Dec. 10.-A dispatch from Val
paraiso says that the Chilians defeated the
Soliflans at Aqua Santo and captured two
thousand mules. The Chilians were march
ing on Veria. Peruvian advices assert that
the Chilians were defeated near Loa, losing
two thousand killed and fifteen hundred
wounded. The Chilians deny this report.
The new Peruvian Cabinet has been
formed.
Russia.
oLDEs. KNIGHT OF ST. GEORGE.
ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. 10-A grand review
took place yesterday to commemorate the
founding of the Order of st. George. Last
evening banquet was given at which the
Gar proposed the health Of Emperor
William, saying: My constant friend; the
oldest knight Of St George"
Montenegro.
A CONFLICT OF DEATH.
VIENNA. Dec. 10-lntelligence received
here states that the rccent battle between
the Montenegrins and Albanians was the
bloodiest and most destructive In the his
tory of war; Not less than 1900 troops
are reported killed, and vast additional
number wounded.
The fight was fought in the bitterest
possible spirit. no quarter being given on
either side. The troops exposed them
selves resolutely, declining in many cases
to avail themselves of the cover which the
mountainous region in which the battle
occurred off; red on almost all Sides
The scene when hostilities closed for the
day was frightful. The ground was strewn
with the slain. and wagons are still en-
ployed day and night carrying off the dead
for hasty burial and the wounded into the
improvised hospitals.
All the terrible fighting abilities of the
warlike Albanians were brought out with
magnificent effect, while their enemies were
scarcely behind them in valor and dash. It
is expected later reports will rather increase
than diminish the list of losses on both
| sides.
THE NEW MINISTRY.
MADRID, Dec. 10-It is believed. though
| as vet the rumor lacks official confirmation
that Senior Ayala has succeeded in formi ng
new ministry as suggested by King Al
| fonso under recommendation of Senior
Carovas Del Castillo. The present popular
| report makes the following distribution OF
the prominent portfolios:
Premier. Canovas Del Castello; Minister
of Foreign Affairs, Toreno; Minister of
War, Echeveria; Minister of Marine, Admi-
raj Polon; Minister of Justice, Bulgala
Minister of the Interior, Rornalio; Minis
| ter of Works, Lazala; Minister of Colonies
Eldnayen; Minister of Finance, Marquis De
OrivOra. 4t5 ;
Foreign Flashes.
Disastrous floods have occurred in Hun
gary. tH ~
There have been tribal gatherings on the
Ghoseni road, which have stopped the sup
plies.
A dispatch from st. Petersburg saws the
rumor that Russia is negotiating loan has
been revived.