Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-07-15
FOR EIGN NEWS.
Marine Disaster,

uNUiuc DisHsttTs
LONDON. July a. Steamer Duke of Ian
caster. Calcutta for London, was wrecked in
the Red Sea. No lives lost.
Severe Storm.
There was violent rain storm Yesterday
in Lancashire, Yorkshire and the west of Eng
land At Manchester, house was struck by
lightning. and collapsed Three of the in
mates were killed and several injured.
English ParIiam ent.
The Times says the proceedings in the
House of Commons, yesterday, in committee
on compensation for disturbance in Ireland
bill. do not encourage the hope that the
measure, whatever notifications it may still
undergo, will become n law during the pres
ent session.
The Commons considered the compensa-
ton bill to-day, but nothing was accomplished,
the Irish members preventing action on the
governments amendment
The Rifemen.
The Wimbledon correspondent of the Telc-
graph says that the American rifiemen have
quilted camp, dreading the effect of the damp
and uncertain climate, but they continue to
shoot. The contest between American and
English riflemen is certain to be regarded as
practically international.
Col. Gldersleeve has stated that the re-
stricton at Wimbledon only applies to the
American team As body. The Americans
will now decide upon the composition of their
team. The team will be selected on the 2lst.
French Deputies.
PARIS. July IA. The Deputies voted nine
million francs for the Sahara railway.
New Paper.
Rocheforts new paper, L'Intransigeant,
was issued this morning. II declares bitter
war against the supporters of Gambetta.
National Fete.
The National fete promises to be a marvel
lous success. The streets are all decorated
with flags and garlands. There are enormous
crowds, but perfect order. Very few police
are seen on the streets.
The grand opening ceremony of the fete
took place in the hippOdrome at Long
Champs, this afternoon. President Grevy,
accompanied by a brilliant staff, reviewed
the troops, and delivered the new colors to
the regiments, in the presence of 100000
people, and amid much enthusiasm.
Illuminations tonight are very brilliant
and the streets are throngcd Rockets are let
off in all directions. Gambetta made tour
through the central quarter and was received
with most universe enthusiasm wherever he
appeared. Place de la Bastile is in a blaze
streets near it are light day. In all
quarters of the city the principal buildings
ana squares are Illuminated and many beauti-
ful and artistic trsnsparencies are displayed
Library Lost.
BERLIN. July Il. Forty thousand volumes
were los, by the fire which destroyed the
library of Professor Mommsen.
Political.
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liberals will not take place, the leader of the
left section being against separation.
Denial.
The Prussisn government officially denies
the report of a deficient harvest being appre.
hended in Germany.
An Evasive Reply.
News from Constantinople indicates that the
Porte will reply courteously but evasively to
the collective note, and prepare to wage I'M
official war.
Afghan Matters.
| BOMBAY, July IA. Preparations are max
| ing by the British to evacuate Cabul All
the forts around Sharpur are ruined and
could he blown up at days notice. It is re-
/ ported that troops will leave Cabul about the
middle of August.
Query from Egypt.
| CAIRO, July IA. At the instance of Eu-
ropean powers, the Egyptian government has
demanded of the United States consul gen.
eral a categorical answer to the question
whether the United States will or will no,
give its adhesion to the commission Of liquida.
ton. The same demand was addressed to
Russia, the United States and Russia being
the only powers which have not yet recog
nized the commission. Consul General Farm
ham cabled to Washington for instructions
and the reply from the State department !,
awaited with unusual interest, because thu
formal demand made by Evarts last year tina
the United States should be represented OF
commission. was totally disregarded by tn,
Egyptian government By advice Of TIN
commission, the Khediye sent 1925 900 u
| sIs. 4 x,e.s,ss.l.s< Il.