Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-11
FOREIGN NEWS.
The Afghan Troubles.

The Afghan Troubles.
CARuL. May 10. General Stewart has ar
rived at Candahar and was successful in set
Element of affairs there. He has improved
the political situation and the prospect OF an
early settlement is certainly better. Reports
from various parts of the country state the
tribes are quoting down.
An English Note.
VIENNA, Nav 10. Nothing is known here
of the English circular note said to have
been issued to the powers urging upon them
the execution of the treaty of Berlin. Pos
sibly some confusionwas caused in confound
ing the note with the circular TO the powers
by which as usual the British government
informs them of y change of government.
and in which the new cabinet gives assurances
il will adhere to the obligations assumed by
its predecessors, and will also more especial
" look to the execution of the treaty of
Berlin.
Marine Disaster.
LoNpeN, May 10. Steamer American, from
Cape Good Hope for Southampton, foundered
close to the equator, April 2Sth, after break
ing the main shaft. The passengers and crew
escaped. Three boats containing 81 persons
were picked up. Five other boats when last
seen were making for Cape Palmas, Liberia.
Financial.
A letter from Berlin to the Economist upon
the alleged tendency of the German govern
ment in favor of resumption of the double
monetary standard, saws not the slightest
credit is due such rumors. Leading financial
authorities of all shades of opinion are united in
the belief that it is impossible for Germany to
resume the double standard without the CO.
operation OF England.
Great Deficiency.
Dispatches from Calcutta say the error of
G., 900, 900 discovered in the Indian budget
has caused a profound sensation throughout
the country. 1t is generally felt the defence
of plumbers has broken down most lamentably
and gross n.iscalculation rs to war expenses
has forever ruined Sir John Strac,lcys repu-
tation as a financier.
The Times leading editorial says: The
home government and people will undoubted-
ly hold Sir John Strachey himself personally
responsible for the blunder committed in the
Indian budget
Land I.eaguers.
Davtt and Brennan sailed Sunday for
America. Davitt and John Dillon will visit
California and other parts OF the United
States in the interest Of the Land League
1t is is believed Parncll will join them four
mOutIls UcuCe. dltcT Vi
ment.
Advice from Bismarck.
BERLIN, May 10. The official Gazette pub
fishes despatch from Bismarck to the Prus-
sian representatives, dealing with the Altonc
and St. Paul question, in which he states the
committee of the Bundesrath unanimously re-
solved to report to the council only upon the
technical side of the question and to keep al
together out of consideration the constitu-
tional aspect of the case. He lays stress on
the necessity of avoiding, as far rs possible,
for the sake If concord, any Interpretation of
constitutional rights involved. He urges the
necessity Of maintaining unimpaired the con-
cord between the governments, and expresses
the hope that the respective proposals of
Prussia and Hamburg may be settled
The Reichstag.
In the Reichstag, to-day. Minister Better
stated the privileges of Hamburg would not
be touched without assent, but government
would not concede one iota of their rights to
define the free ports of entry.
England and the Porte.
CoNsTANTIxorLE, May 10. 1t is said the
British embassy here and the Porte are en-
changing angry notes relative to the sup
preston of the Levant Herald and the editor 5
subsequent sentence to II months imprisOn-
ment for publishing new number of his
journal. The embassy maintains that the
decree against Whitaker is informal and
cannot be recognized. The Porte is indis-
posed to permit the trial of Whitaker. The
last issue of his paper contained grave charg-
es against the grand vizer, which would by
trial gain greater publicity. The Porte in
sists upon its right to inflict summary punish
ment. Whitaker, meanwhile, has left the
city. and the embassy refuses to countenanct
or assist in the execution of decree agains,
him.
Financial Distress.
The Porte has not yet succeeded in arrang-
ing for payment of salaries, and the distres.
among the officers is great. Captain Pashs
was mobbed by women whose husbands are
away on service. They threatened to throw
their children under his feet.
Advance Of Wages.
LIVERPOOL, May 10. Several steamship
| companies conceded the advance of wages de
manded by the dock laborers, but a majorit,
| refused and many trans Atlantic steamers arr
| waiting to be discharged and loaded.
BASE BAIL.