The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-07-24
The Irish Compensation BIZ.

LONDON, July 23.-In the House OF Com
mons last night tie report on the "Com-
pensatOn OF Disturbances In Ireland" bill
as amended was adopted without divi-
sion. The third reading Of the bill is liked
for Monday next.
During the discussion last night OF the
report on the compensation bill the amend
ment Of Right Hon. William Z. Forster,
the Secretary for Ireland, limiting the ope.
ration of the bill to holdiDgs Of the annual
value OF 80 pounds, was agreed TO. Lord
Cairns leads the opposition to the compen-
sation bill in the House OF Lords. Mr..
Arthur Tottenham, member for Letrim,
will move the rejection OF the bill in the
House OF Commons.
The Morning Post says: "The feeling
among the peers against the compensation
bill gains force and volume. Lord Bea.
consfed comes to town next week 10 lead
the opposition. In addition to the defec-
ton OF the Marquis OF Lansdowne, the Earl
OF Listowel, and the Earl OF Zetland, lord
| in waiting, who resigned last night, it is
stated that another peer, holding office and
owning large estates In Leland, has ex-
pressed bis intention to resign in order 10
be free to oppose the BILL"
General IgnatieG.
ST.. PETERSBURG, July 23.-General Igna-
tieff has again been appointed Governor.
General OF Mini Noyg0rod during the fair
at that city.
The Murder OF Madam SkObeIen.
The body OF Madam Skobeleff, who was
murdered and robbed by sub-Lieutenant
Ouzatis, will be brought TO st. Petersburg.
The Russian press states that the assassin
owed his position throughout his career 10
General SkObeIef, and that he had gained
the order OF st. George during the last war.
A Brilliant Private Entertainment.
LONDON, July 23.-The grsndest private
entertainment OF recent years was given
last night at the Kensington-House Man.
sion, built By Albert Grant, by eighty-four
gentlemen, whose invitations were issued
to have the honor Of meeting the Princess
OF Wales at the bachelors ball, and about
|, 800 guests OF the highest distinction in
London society were present. The grounds
were splendidy Illuminated. Fireworks
and floral decorations were lavish and taste
full.
French Ohicers Going to Greece.
LONDON, July ga Paris dispatch to
the Times SAYS the French officers going 10
Greece with General Thomassin only num-
Der six. An exaggerated Importance has
been attached to this mission, whereas Tur-
kew, Egypt, and other Governments have
received similar acts OF courtesy.
Death Of a French Senator.
PARIS, July 23.-Tbe death Is announced
OF M. AllenOn (Oreanist), member OF the
Senate for the Department OF the Cotes du
Nord.
Afghanistan.
The CABUL DRAMA DRAWING TO CLOSE.
CABuL, July 23.-The last act Of the Cabul
drama was begun to-day by council at.
tended by most of the Cabulee chiefs and
delegates from Abdurrahman Khan and by
many British officers. Abdnriahman Khan
was formally recognized as Amer and To-
morrow his name will be recited IN the
PRAYERS In the mosques. Many OF the lead.
ers Of Yakoob Khan's party have joined
him. He has released the merchandise
seized In Turkisfan. The British army Is
to withdraw 10 three weeks. Mr.. Lepei II.
Grimm, the British political oficer. on De-
half of the Queen and Viceroy OF lndia, has
acknowledged Abdurrabman Khan as
Amer. General Stewart besought the
sirdars to sink their private quarrels and
unite In assisting the Amcer 10 restore
peace and order. The Sirdars listened IN
silence.