Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1880-02-20
FORRIGN ENTELLIGRNCR.

The condition OF the Inhabitants of the
Shatur Dalagez district, in the Trans-Cau-
casus, Russia, is reported to be terrible. A
quantity of breadstuffs had been seized by the
hunger-stricken people.
One woman and seven men were killed, and
thirteen workmen and 6remen seriously in
jured by the burning of the Theater Royal at
Dublin, on the 9th.
A Vienna dispatch states that there is no
longer the slightest doubt that league has
been formed in Central Asia under the
auspices of Russia against English domina-
tion, and that the most prominent and influ-
ential member of the league is the Ameer of
Bokhara, whose daughter married Abdurrah
Khan, the Afghan pretender.
A Berlin dispatch states that there is every
probability that the socialist laws will be pro-
longed another two years.
The Paris Soir says the appointment of
General De Burg as Chief of Staff of the Fif-
teenth Army Corps stationed at strasburg is
significant, as General De Burg is intimately
acquainted with the French army.
France sums up the cost to her of the
Franco German war at Ia, ,137 900, 600 francs.
The London Times says a United States war
vessel bearing food for the suffering poor of
Ireland will be recognized as a message of
good will from the American to the English
nation.
The North German Gazette, a semi-official
organ, referring to the war-like interpreta-
tion by the French newspapers of the German
army bill, says: "The French army estimates
for 1879 were barely 500, 900, 900 francs, while
they now exceed 900, 100000 The French
army is better armed and numerically stronger
than the German army.n
General Grant and party sailed from Ha-
vana, Cuba, for Vera Cruz, Mexico, on the
18th. The special train which carried the
party from La Union to Havana, struck COW
and went off the track, luckily without seri-
Gus consequences. The train was running
on an embankment ten feet high at the
time of the accident. The fireman was
wounded.
A Berlin dispatch says Herr Lasker, leader
of the National Liberals. proposes visiting
the United States, where he will make pro-
longed stay.
A Berlin dispatch states that Prussia pro-
poses prohibiting foreign vessels from engsg-
ing in the coasting trade except under treaty
or by special permission.
Mrs. Tweed, widow of William NJ. Tweed,
died at Paris on the 18th.
The sessions of the Austrian and Hungarian
Delegations at Vienna closed on the 18th.
President Schmerlong, replying to the thanks
of the Emperor, said the increase of the ar
mics in the several European States imper-
lied the welfare of the people.
In order to guard against famine in Ireland
next year. the committee having in charge
| the Duchess of Marlborough fund.- has pur-
chased 100000 worth of potatoes for distri-
button there.
A London dispatch of the 14th states that
the substance of a treaty between the United
States and France, signed at Washington,
January 18th, for the settlement of claims of
French citizens, resulting from the war of
secession had been published there. The treaty
provides for commits sion of three members,
one appointed by the United States, one by
France, and the other by the Emperor of Bra
I'll to arbitrate definitely on claims of French
subjects and on any counter claims of Ameri-
can oitizans who sustained losses under like
circumstances. The treaty applies solely to
demands for indemnity originating from acts
of injury committed with cognizance of Fed
eral authorities, the United States Govern
ment having absolutely refused to accept
responsibility for acts of Confederates or for
any loss arising from the loss or emancipation
of slaves.
The Pope has issued an encyclieal letter
condemnatory OF divorce.
The losses to farmers in England, Scotland,
Wales and Ireland during 1879 is estimated at
from el00, 100000 to e150,0OO,O00.
GA Berlin dispatch says the object of the bill
presented in the Bundersrath by Prussia pro.
hibiting foreign vessels from engaging in the
coasting trade, is to enable the Government
to take reprisals against Russia and the
United States.