The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-01-28
NEWS OF The Week.
FOREIGN NEWS.

The fighting between the Russians
and Turcomans in Central Asia has been very
severe, and heavy losses are reported on both
sides.
Russia maintains, in opposition to the
opinion Of the French Government, that the
powers are bound to abide by the decisions
of the Berlin Conference on the Greek
frontier question.
The brigading of the various regi-
ments Of the Greek army has been ordered,
and Russia has been requested to take Greek
subjects in Turkey under her protection.
Greece evidently means business.
A heavy snow-storm is reported in
the United Kingdom, and the weather is said
to have been the severest experienced in twenty
years. Several wrecks are reported on the
coast. Similar storms prevailed throughout
France and Spain, and mu CHI damage has been
done. The weather in Paris was % cold that
there was skating in the Garden Of the Tul-
leres.
The recent storm in England was one
of the most violent and destructive ever ex-
perienced in the British isles. All the railroads
were blocked with snow and the trains stopped
running, while in the city of London traffic OF
all kinds was abandoned. The tide Iii the
Thames river was higher than ever before,
and the lower portions of the city were flooded.
Woolwich pier was washed away, and over 100
barges sunk. The damage is estimated at
s1O,0OO,O0O. Scores of vessels were wrecked
on the coast and many lives lost.
The Scottish Hentable Security Com
pany, Of Edinburgh with capital and assets OF
&c, 900 900, has suspended.
A company has been formed III Lon
don to establish line Of steamers to be built
with special facilities for transporting cattle
o., 800, 900.
One of the mines at Red Path, Corn
wall, England, was suddenly flooded, an
eight miners were drowned.
The French Chambers reassembled on
the Goth Of January, and Leon Say was elected
President of the Senate and Gambetta Presi-
dent of the Chamber Of Deputies.
A terrible battle occurred between
the Gillian and Peruvian forces nine miles
south of Lima. The Peruvians were defeated
and driven from their position with heavy loss.
The police of Berlin prohibited n meet
ing of worlSmen to protest against the anti
Jewish agitation, although no interference on
the contrary side had been attempted.
South American advices report that
decisive battle has taken place at Mrafores,
in which the Peruvians suffered utter rout
and the loss of Lima. President Pierola fed land
the Minister of War was taken prisoner.
Twenty-Five thousand Peruvians were engaged
in the acton. The Gillian loss was very heavy.
An armistice is urged by the diplomatic repre-
sentatives at Lima.
The police of st. Petersburg have
baggod the capital stock Of another Nihilistic
organization, securing two men, two women, a
quantity Of axes and daggers, and secret
printing press.
E. A. Sothern, the well-known En-
glish actor, is dead.
A terrific storm prevailed recently on
the Mediterranean. 1t is rumored that fifty
smacks have been wrecked.
Gladstone announces that it is the reso-
lutte intention to re-establish British authority
In the Transvaa
1t is rumored in London that Glad
stone is to be created Earl of Hawarden.
Eugene Joseph Verbockhoven, the
eminent Belgian painter, is dead.
Gen. Skobeleff reports having had q
desperate battle with Tekke- Turcomans, on
Jan 16, finally repulsing them with great
slaughter.
Another earthquake is reported at
.gram.
Gortschakoff, the Russian Chancellor,
has decided to retire from public life.
The Italian hredentists are said to be
secretly raising funds to bring about an inva-
sion Of Austrian Tyrol in the spring.
Lima, the capital of Peru, surrendered
Internationally to the Chilians after the cap
ture of Caorlos, Barraca and Mrahores.
There was great slaughter in the battles at
those places.
The coercion bills were introduced
in Parliament on Monday by Secretary Forster,
who prefaced int presentation by declaring that
the Land League is the supreme power i'll Ire
land. The first measure asks power for the
Viceroy, until September of the next year, to ar
rest persons reasonably suspected of treasona-
BILE offenses.
The British Government has received
information that the Fenisns are preparing TO
take advantage Of the present agitation in Ire
land. raid upon the manufactures of arms
IN Manchester is apprehended, and guards
have been strengthened accordingly. Large
numbers Of police have been detailed to watch
the various barracks and public buildings in
London also.
DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE.