The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-07-14
Sfax Still Holding Out Against the
French.

International homeopathic convention. |
LONDON, July 13-The first meeting of the |
International Homeopathic Convention OF 1881 |
was held here yesterday. DR.. Hughes, presi- |
dent Of the convention, said it was bold |
thing for men to make an appointment to meet |
again in five years as they did in Philadelphia |
in 1876. DR.. Hughes made several practical |
suggestions, the most important being that |
cop9ia for all countries. A discussion fol-
lowed upon the condition and prospects of
homeopathy, in which Drs. Talbot and
DeGersdoff of Boston, Mass, and DIR. James
of Philadelphia participated.
Spanish Precautions in Africa.
MADRID, July 13-The government has de-
cided to reinforce the garrisons at Cuesta, Me-
rilla and other stations on the coast of Moroc-
CO. Several battalions Of troops are about to
embark, besides artillery and heavy guns, for
Notifications which are being repaired. These
preparations are taken in connection with
French ramifcations in Africa.
The Orangemen and the Irish Land
League. =
/. DUBLIN, July 13.-The assertions of the
leaders of the League that the Orangemen had
largely adopted tho principles Of the League
were not corroborated by any testimony sup
piled by yesterdays demonstrations. On the
contrary, not for years past have the Orange
meetings been SO largely attended as at pros
emit ss GEES
A Grand Holiday in Paris.
PARIS, July 1S.--The papers say the fete of
the revolution and of the republic on Thurs
day next, 18th inst. (the 91st anniversary of
the taking of the Bastile), will be celebrated
with greater eclat than last year. The city has
already assumed a semi-festive appearance.
The official buildings are resplendent with
| bunting, while everywhere are visible the out
lines Of what will develop into brilliant illum.
nations H9ge hagstalls are erected on al.
music and fireworks on the lakes There will
also be pyrotechnic displays at Montmartre,
| Belleville, Point du Jour and other conspicu-
Gus points, and free performances at the
| theatres.
LONDON, July f3.-Lefroy's friends and rel.
atives have decided that solicitor shall un-
| dertake his defence. The solicitors clerk in
| terviewed LEROY, who stated that he was en-
tirely innocent. He gave the clerk nara
| tive of what occurred in the car, revealing
| some new circumstances which throw differ
emit light on the prisoners conduct. A London
pawnbroker has identified LEROY as a man
who recently redeemed pistol from pledge.
| Progress on the Land Bill.
The Commons went into committee on the
land bill last night Clause % was passed.
On reaching clause 26 Sir George Campbell
! LiberaD member for Kirkcaldy, moved an
| amendment, imposing as preliminary condi-
ton that arrangements for promoting emigra-
ton shall be dependent upon obtaining suffic-
| lent security for money advanced under that
| section of the bill ~
Mr.. Gladstone said he did not object to the
amendment, but he believed its principle had
been fully provided for in subsequent part of
| the clause. 1t WAS inaccurate, he declared, to
| suppose that the Canadian Government con-
templated mere emigration of laborers, but
the emigration OF families was expected, and
| that provision shall be made for them of means
| for their maintenance as was done in Ireland.
He did not view favorably decrease of any
population, but the Government felt it to be
their duty, under the circumstances in which
Ireland was placed, to provide assistance for
those desiring to emigrate.
Sir George Campbell's amendment was re-
Jected, and the House adorned, leaving clause
rs still under discussion.
Bulgarian Affairs.
SIsTovA, July BIN the Bulgarian Ma
tional Assembly, which opens to-day, after a
vote on the three articles which the govern
ment intends to submit, and which are ex-
pected to be carried unanimously without dis
cunsion, Prince Alexander will made declara-
ton in the form of national manifesto, say
ing that he does not intend to rule as an abb
solute but as a constitutional monarch in a
liberal spirit. 1t will promise to summon
special assem- blies to consider the budget and
other important matters and will express con-
fdence in the country's orderly support of the
new administration. Troops paraded the
Soldiers, Russian officers and BARRACKS meet
the eye in all directions There is q large
camp just outside the town. The credentials
of the members of the Assembly will be ex-
amined by royal commissioner, whose certifi-
cate will be necessary to gain admission to
the chamber. A speech from the throne will
be read, propounding the three articles The
whole proceedings are expected to be finished
in an hour Or two.
The Little Western.
Steamer Marengo, at Hull from New York,
reports that she sighted the dory Little Wes-
tern on the 7th in lat. 40 lon. 20.
The Bombardment Of Sfax.
TUNIs, July 13.-The bombardment of Sfax
continues. A landing for troops has not yet
been effected.
Removal Of the Remains OF Pope Piux TX
ROME, July 49, Contrary to expectation no
secret is made in regard to tho time and route
to be taken for the removal Tuesday next of
the body of Pope Plus TX from st. Peter to
the church of San Lorenzo. The process
sion will traverse the city to the Basilica. 1t
is we'll understood that in the abscene of
official pomp every effort will be made to give
it the most imposing character possible. Eff
ticient arrangements are made to preserve or
der