The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-07-09
NEWS OF TIE WEEK.
FOREIGN NEWS.

The rifie-match at Dollymount, Ire
land, on the Goth ult., between the American
and Irish teams. was won by the former by
total score Of 1892 to 1880. At 500 yards the
contestants tied, with 1876 each. At 900 yards
the Americans scored 436 to their opponents
as and at 1000 yards the former made 42O
and the latter 416. The Lord Lieutenant and
the Lord Mayor of Dublin were among the
spectators.
A state of siege has been declared in
al the Turkish provinces bordering on Greece.
Dispatches from the far East state
that the Russians have been twice defeated by
the Tekke Turcomans, and once by party Of
Chinese.
A very little war satisfied the people
of Buenos Ayres. The national troops whipped
them out Of their boots, and they made propo-
sails for peace, which were accepted
Belgium has given official notice of
the severance Of diplomatic relations with the
Vatican.
Turkey is preparing to resist the de-
erees Of the Berlin Conference.
In the shooting at Dollymount, Ire
land, on the 30th ult., the Americans were again
victorious Laird carrying off the f10 cup, and
Scott that presented by the Earl of Spencer.
The religious DEGREES were enforced
in France, on the 30th ult. the Jesuits quitting
their establishments under protest and declar-
ing that they yielded only to force. There was
some disorder at Avignon, Marseilles, and other
places on the part of sympathizers with the
banished brotherhood
The American rifiemen were ban
quoted by the Lord Mayor of Dublin.
A bailitf who had been serving eject
ments was shot and killed by ambushed assail-
ants i'll the neighborhood of Balla county
Mayo.
Gambetta intends to appear rs can
didate for the Chamber Of Deputies in every
department in France at the next election. His
success in a large majority of the districts
which is considered certain will make him Presi-
dent of the republic in 1882, if NJ. Grevy does
not make room for him by resigning before that
time.
The total revenues of Great Britain for
the fiscal year closing June 80 were fS1, 1862, $685.
falling off, as compared with the prior year,
of 81, 1858. 264
Mr.. Gladstone, in replying to ques-
ton in the House of Commons. the other day.
said, in view of what was Transporting in Ireland,
he did not consider the present fitting time to
allow the Fenan exiles to return.
The strong feeling in France against
the rigid policy adopted toward the Jesuts is
indicated by the announcement that many of
the magistrates are resigning rather than en-
force the Government DEGREES.
The Sultan does not intend to quietly
submit to the decisions of the Berlin Confer
ence, and has ordered defensive works to be
erected as soon as possible at the Dardanees.
During the expulsion of the Jesuits
from their chapel at Paris, several English Jesu-
its called on the crowd to witness that their
rights were being violated, and said they would
appeal to the English Ambassador.
In the contest for the Abercorn prize
cup at Dollymount, Ireland, on the I'd inst,
two of the American team, Jackson and Scott
made the highest scores. Fenton, of the Irish
team was third.
Bradlaugh has made affirmation in
the House of Commons in accordance with the
He will therefore retain his seat.
Great sympathy for the French Jesuits
is manifested throughout Spain. Even some of
the Radicals condemn their expulsion.
The Turkish Foreign Minister has in
formed the European powers who participated
in the Berlin Conference that the Porte will not
agree to the cession of Dulcigno to Montenegro
W, LII 4,
vent the disintegration of the Turkish territory
The Cuban insurgents under Garcia
have recently suffered an overwhelming and
disastrous defeat. Most of the members of the
so-called Provisional Government have been
made prisoners. and Garcia is now hiding in
the mountains with only few followers.
A statue of Robert Raikes, the founder
of Sunday schools, has been unveiled on the
Thames embankment, London. The Rev. ].
II. Vincent, DIR. Murphy and Dr. Todd, of this
country, participated in the ceremonies
The French Senate, by vote OF l43
to 1873, adopted the amended Amnesty bill,
which provides for the release of all partici-
pants in the Communist disturbance of 1871 ex-
cept assassins and incendaries.
Eight persons, either Russian Nlhlllsts
or German Socialists have been arrested at
Paris and expelled the country.
The shooting at Dollymount, Ireland,
on the Sd inst, was carried on in the rain, and
the Americans went to the rear. The total
score for the day was as follows First Irish
team, 636 second Irish team, 626 the Ameri-
cans, 625. The American cup and champion
ship of Ireland was won by Capt. Fenton.
South American advices report that
peace is completely restored at Buenos Ayres.
The port has been opened to commerce, the ma
tional troops have been withdrawn, and the
provincial troops disbanded.
DOMESTIC INTELLIaENCK.