The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-08-23
LATEST FOREIGN NEWS.
England.

League held meeting at the Rotunda last
night. There were only four members OF
Parliament present, but the body OF the
hall was crowded with workingmen. The
proceedings throughout were riotouS. The
disorderly persons were remarkable for the
hostility they displayed towards the MOI c
moderate Home-Rul members OF Parla-
ment.
Resolutions were passed in favor OF the
obstructive policy pursued by their repre-
sentatiyes in the House of Commons, and
expressing the necessity OF purging the
party OF members who have shown luke
Warmness.
Several fights occurred. The descendants
from the resolutions, after receiving very
rough usage in the hall, were thrust out to
encounter the tender mercles OF the mob
awaiting them.
..- LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET.
LIVERPOOL, August 22.-This weeks cir
cular OF the Liverpool Cotton Brokers' Asso-
cation SAYS: "Cotton was in active demand
throughout the week, with hardening
prices, and quotations OF current descrip-
lions show marked advance. American
good was in general demand. and quota.
lions OF Orleans are raised farthlng; OF
other descriptions 3-16d. There was more
inquiry for Sea Island, which was freely
met by holders. Medium grades Of Florida
were rather easier, and futures opened quiet
but subsequently became strong and prices
advanced tQ5-32d. On Thursday the tone
OF the market was quiet and prices declined
1-32d. Final rates show an advance OF 3D.
for near, and 1-1G@332d. for distant posi-
tons on the week"
LIEUTENANT CAREY ACQUITTED.
LONDON, August 22.-The Times in its
leader yesterday morning announces that
the authorities have decided that the evil
dence taken before the court-martial in Al
RIGA does not Justify the conviction of Lieu
tenant Carey. The findings OF the court
are accordingly quashed. Carey retains his
rank. He will be released from arrest to-
day. The sentence OF the court was dis
missal from the service.
REPORTED CHANGE IN THE TICE-RoYALTY OF
... INDIA. .,..
LIVERPOOL, August pa London dis
patch TO the Post says: at is reported
that Sir Edward Bulwer Lytton will shortly
retire from the Vice Royalty Of India, and
be succeeded by Lord Dufferin, present
Ambassador at St. Petersburg"
.i.' LABOR TROUBLES.
LONDON, August 22.-Two thousand
chaip-makers have struck at Stowbrldge.
There was a. demonstration yesterday OF
1000 unemployed laborers in Glasgow.
..-'. Mexico. .... e.. ~.
Tue NEXT PRESIDENT OF TIE REPUBLIC.
HAVANA, August a2.-The French mail
steamer from Vera Cruz brings dates from
the City Of Mexico TO the 18th instant.
Public feeling in favor of the reelection OF
President Diaz is showing stronper.- 10 70
ciaimed that Diaz oau nIalnLaln peace anu
preserve the country from q fresh reVolu-
tiAp.,, Everybody is persuaded that a revo'
ter who NAV .aH'6w the next election, no mat
President Diaz, howeYear, ether than R 8
~ decline to serve another term, even ii
the constitutional amendment against re-
election is repealed. Many persons believe
that the secret partisans OF Diaz are keep.
ing the reelection question continually be-
fore the public and fostering the excite
ment, and that Diaz will ut the last moment
accept reelection in Difference to the peo-
pies will.
...... France. --.
CoNFLAGRATIoN RAGING IN BORDEAUX.
BORDEAUX, August ga great fire has
broken out here. Fifteen buildings have
already been destroyed, and the flames are
still gaining ground.
= ..j.| South Africa.
~r PREPARING TO ATTACK.
LONDON, August 22.-Sir Garnet Wolsley
teleerapbs as follows: "Five thousand
Swazies are ready to attack King Cetywayo,
and this number will be increased to 10000
before entering Zululand. The British are
to operate with these or another composite
force coming from the direction OF Lune-
burg, should either capture Cetywayo or
drive him towards Colonel Clarke's col
INN. which is moving from southwark.
There have been further submissions OF 20
lus."
The Daly Ne,ns. in specIa! edition this
afternoon, says: ga successful Zulu raid IL
reported from Utrecht" ~ ~s S.
RENEWAL OF HosTILiTIEs ISEvlTABLE.
Lnspos, August pa special edition
of the DAILY telegraph this afternoon con-
tains the. following =
nCaps Ioacn, August ga resident OF
pondaiandi telegraphs that hostllities are
inevitable. : 1t is stated from Pretoria that
Sir Garnet w olseiey is convinced that the
campaign against Chief Secocoeni IN the
North mist be vigorously renewed" ST.
s. 57a..i l<aaPasu and Chill. - ~ 49,.
! THE BLOCKADE OF IeUtova SUSPENDED. PED,
s.y,-u,r ynnpv AurtlsE l2.-The Peruvian