The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1880-09-18
ATLASTIc CABLE.

LokDoE, Sept. IA parcel containing four
pounds OF dynamite connected with tube
filled with percussion csps and gunpowder
was found under rail on the London and
Northwestern line, l6 miles from Euston, be
London terminus, this morning IL Is sup
posed that an express train 10 Scotland ps sed
over the mined rail two hours previous to
the discovery, out that the tube was shaken
from the rail by the motion of the passing
train or otherwise failed to act No clue to
the perpetrators.
Strike OF the lancashire weavers.
LoEpoE, Sept. l3.-Accrington weavers
held an enthusiastic meeting tonight and de-
cided 10 strike. fhey will De supported by
levy of two pence per loom throughout
northeast lancashire
FaiI-makers' strike Ended
LONDON. Sept 13 The nail-makers strike
In Worcestershire and Staffordshre has col.
lapsed. the destitutiou of the men making it
impossible for them to continue.
Eastern Affairs.
PERA, Sept 13.-The collective note on re
forms in Armenia, presented TO the porte Sat.
urday, searchingiy criiicises the Turkish note
on the same subject, declares that the reforms
therein promised are inadequate, warns the
porte sgainst seeking ex uses for delay, and
demands decent reaiizttion and revocation of
the order.
LONDON, Sept. ID Vienna dispatches con-
firm the report that the prince OF Monte
negro has agreed TO waive his claim to
Densith and Grudo if Dulcigno is surren-
dered correspondent at Vienna discI edits
the reports Of a collision between Albanians
and the Turks
RAGUsA, Sept. l3 The prince of Montene-
gro is not inclined 10 preciptste matters oy
hasiy action, as be considers the powers
bound in honor to procure the cess. on OF
Dulcigno.
RAeUsA, Sept. ;3 When Risa Pssha, the
Turkish commander, with five battalions
reached half way betw Scutari and Dull
cigno they were met by force of the Alban-
iau league and q compromise was arranged by
which Rsa Pasha proceeds to Dulcigno with
only two bsttalions as il to place his neck in
halter. Vice Admiral Seymour's instruc-
tions arrived to-day. French ships which
are to participate in the naval demonstration
have been heard from. They are exp. cted to
arrive Monday.
seiisns Situation OF French Political
Affairs.
PARIS. Sept II Excitement among repnb-
lican groups cor inne3. The political situa
ton is obscure and uncertain. Charges in
the ministry are regarded probable and arr
frsil ly discussed 4 csoiness undoubtedly ex-
lists between premier D. Frt ycin.tt aud Gam
bet a. The position of affairs is regarded in po-
htlcal circles pregnant with s-orms snd diff
cuites.
Spanish Affairs.
LONDON, Sept ia dispatch from Hen :
daye reports that the ministeralists during
the past week have very plsinly hinted that
II Gen. Campos continues to organize liberal
opposition the cabinet would unhesitatiHgIy
exile him. Ia places where democratic can
didates were successful for councils general
the governors arres,ed opposition electors by
wholesale In Valencia a peremptory order
fIom the minister OF the interior had TO be
OBJ aimed before they were released ~
The New spanish Baby.
MApRiD. Sept l3-Fhe princess was born
at about 9. O'Clock Saturday nIght. Accord
ing to ancieut etiquette the ministers mar
sha s. grandees aud diplomats AWAITED the
event IN the abte chamber. The dnke of
sexto, grand maste: of The palace announced
the birth and shortly after the king prought
ont The infant and sho we'd il 10 ,he assem
Slsge. The minister # Justice drew up a
deed al testing its birth. The infant will be
ohr en- ed Mercedes and about doz n other
| names The birth wss announced TO the
city by artillery.
CALCUTTA, Sept. 13.-General Sir Edwin B
Johnson has resigned his position as military
member Of the supreme council of India be
cause of the intimatiou that he incurred the
censure of her msjesty's government in con-
nection with the late failure of war estimates.
| Gen. Donald Stewart will succeed him.
Durine the week crop prospects in Punjaub
northwest provin ,es and elsewhere have
much improved.
The Reward OF Success.
LoSpoN, Sept 13-Generals Stewart and
| Roberts have received the grand cross of the
| order of Bath, General Roberts will take
| command OF the army in the Madras presi-
dency. the belief that the evacuation oil
| Candahar would be the abandonment of all
| the fruits Of the war has become universal in
India.
| Denial.
| Calcntta correspondent authofitatively
| denies tbas the viceroy dictated the strategy
leading to General Bnrrows' defeat, or thai
| Engagements existed between the viceroy and
| Sir Frederick Harris. conmsnder.i in -chiet
Afghan Military Movements.
The viceroy of India telegraphs that Mai
| Mao Gregor's brigade marched from Candahal
| on the b to ease the pressure there with re
| gard 10 supplies. General Roberts accompa
mics Major MacGfegor, and will meet Gen
Sandomar at Kalls Abdullah to discus
questions relative TO the transportation o
supplies between Sibi and Candahar.
CAEDAHAR, Sept i3-The force to start for
kushki Nakhud on Friday was to recover six
guns abandoned oy tn walls troops.
SEMLA, Sept Is -Cabul news is tissactory
| Reports from st. Petersburg about an un
Outstanding, between Ayoob Khan and tn
Ameer Adduhrahman Khan are untrue. Th,
statement they met at Mszirisharif Is absurd
| Ayoob Khan never left Herat all the time sb
duhrahman Khan was 10 Turkistan.
CALIFORNIA.