The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1880-04-29
To Abandon the Occupation
of Herat.
Greek Fillibustering Vessel in
the Channel.
Distribution of the C0nstella.
tons Cargo.
Information of Interest From
j Ireland's Isle.
Ger many.


many.
BISMARCK AsToNIsHED AND DIsdUsTED.
National Associated Press to the Star.
BERLIN, April 2a-The Reichstag yester-
day decided that it was unnecessary and
inexpedient to revive the question con-
eerning taxation on tobacco, which was
settled at the last session. Bismarck ex-
presses the utmost establishment and dis
gust at the Socialist success in the election
Of Hartmann at Hamburg. 1t is rumored
that Bismarck contempates dissolving the
Rsichstag at an early day.
Russia.
REDUCTION OF sEAMEN.
Sr. PETERSBURG, April 29.-Russia will
reduce the number of her seamen on the
home service over one-third. .
The Czar will proclaim partial amnesty
on the occasion Of his next birthday.
France.
DE LEssEPs AND THE PRESIDENT.
PARIS, April ON. De Lesseps had an
interview yesterday with President Grevy,
and had long discussion on the Panama
Canal scheme.
DISCUSSING BoRrA's ORDER.
ROME, April 29.-The italian Chambers
yesterday debated Signor Bovia's order of
the day directed against the Government.
Pending the debate the Chamber ad-
,iourned.
Afghan.
VICTORY FOR GEN. ROSS.
LONDON, April pa Calcutta dispatch
says Gen. Ross has had an engagement with
large force OF mixed tribesmen at Hyda-
bad, and the enemy were routed with a
Loss Of 1900. o..
PERSIA ABANDoNs HERAT.
LONDON, April pa dispatch Just re-
csived states that Persia has abandoned the
occupation of Herat because the Russian
Ambassador threatened to leave Teheran
and break off diplomatic relations. This
Is one Of the first results of the Liberal
triumph in England, Russia row feeling
free to press her policy in Afghanistan,
and, as Persia is not in a position to fight
Russia without an alliance with England,
the demand for an evacuation was con-
esdsd.
Great Britain.
GREEK FILLIBUsrERING SHIP.
LONDON, April 29.-The merchant steam
~ Helene, is lying off Lundy Island, at the
entrance of the British Channel, having on
board 1900 rifles and proportionate
quantity of cartridges She also has a
torpedo launch on board. She is believed
to have been fitted out by the Greeks for
hllibustering expedition to Crete. The
Helene was previously reported as being
prepared for an intended raid upon Cuba.
The admiralty have been informed, and
orders been sent down to detain her until
more satisfactory evidence of her purpose
oan be obtained.
OFFICIAL APPOINTMENTS.
LONDON, April 29.-The following official
appointments are announced to-day: Post
master General, Mr.. Henry Fawcett; Lord
President OF Council, Earl Spencer Presi-
dent Of the Local Government Board
Right Hon. J. G. Dodson; Attorney Gen
sral. Sir Henry James; Solicitor General,
Mr.. Watken Williams; Finance Of the
Treasury, Lord Frederick Cavendish; Vice
President of Council, A. J. Mundetta; Sec
rotary of Admiralty, Shaw LeFeyre; Un-
der Secretary for the Colonies, Mr.. E.
Grant Duff First Commissioner of Works,
Nr. Adams.
THE CONSULTATIONS CARGO.
QUEENSTOWN, April 29.-The Duke OF
Edinburg, ON board the Lively, left Queens
town last evening for Galway, conveying
portion of the Constellation'ssss Stores, which
the Duke will personally distribute. The
Orwell and the Valarous will embark the
residue of the cargo to day and will pro-
ceed to Galway. The Constellation will
then repair such damages as she has sus-
tanned, and expects 10 be ready to sail for
New York on the 10th of May.
A REMARKABLE OUTRAGE.
DUBLIN, April 29.-Dispatches from Mayo
state that because a certain farmer of that
county paid his bog rent without protest,
unknown depredators cut off the tails of
his cattle and the ears of his sheep.
wRIeHT's POLITICAL COMEDY.
LONDON, April 29.-"The Political Come
dy OF Europe" which caused somewhat of
. sensation recently, is now attributed to
Joseph A. Wright, formerly Of the United
Btates.
ACLUE TO THE ATALANTA's FATE
LONDON, April pa bottle has been
picked up at the junction of the Rivers
Weaver and Mersey containing paper in
pcribed III. M. S. Atalanta, 10th March.
Fearful hurricane; dismasted; going down
fast; off the Lizard" The Admiralty Office
has been communicated with in regard to
the paper.
CONFERRED THE SEALS.
LONDON, April 29-The members of the
new Ministry Yesterday visited Windsor
Castle, where the Queen conferred upon
them the seals OF office After the cere-
mony they returned to London.
DEAD MEAT FROM AUSTRALIA.
I, The Orient Steam Navigation Company,
q corporation which already has large |
trade between England and Australia, has |
announced determination to increase its |
capital to 1,000, 600 pounds sterling, in Or
der to enable it to meet the coming in |
creasiDg demand for fresh meat from Aus !