The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-11-02
FOREIGN.
FOREIGN.
The Revolutionary Movement
in France.
The NIHILISTS AGAIN STIR
RING In RUSSIA.
The Advance of the False Prophet
to be Opposed.
THE LONGFELLOW MEMORIAL COM.
MITTEE.
The Case of Mr.. Gray Opened.
Burning OF a Theatre.

Burning of Theatre.
MADRID, Oct. 31.-The Massini Theatre at
Bascelona, has been destroyed by fire. No.
| body was killed.
The Salvationists Released.
| BOMBAY, Nov The members of the Sal
vation Army, who were arrested some time
| ago IN order 10 prevent a riot, which was i'm
minent, have been released with an admoni-
| tion
The Gear in Forgiving Mood
ST. PETERSBURG, Nov. 1.-The Emperor has
commutsd the sentence of death passed by the
rssan military tribunal on the political crim-
| tude in the mines for an indefinite period Ind
| II years respectively.
Dissolution of the Berlin Council
BERLIN, NV. lit is stated on good au-
thorlty that the Prussion Munster has resolved
oh the dissolution of the Berlin tow council,
and that the measure has been definitely sane
toned by the Emperor
Bankers on Holiday.
LONDON. Nov. To-day was the regular
land, aud consequently holiday at tho bank
and stock exchange.
A Businesslike Statement.
Mr.. Egan gives the name of firm of Dublin
accountants who audi tied his accounts and
vouched for the sum he received for the league
relief rel fund. which. by the audit, proved to be
S59,l7o, exactly as he had stated.
Suppression of Revolutionary Journal.
PARIS, Nov. i Books of the chief revotu-
tionary organ at Lyons l. Etendard Reyolu-
tionaire having been seized under judicial
warrant, that journal has temporarily ceased
to appear.
a Revolutionary Project Exposed.
BERNIE, Nov. The German, Russian and
Swiss socialists have purchased the old Castle
Wyden at Winterthur with the object of set
ting up socialist printing establishment
Meeting OF the Longfellow Memorial
Committee.
LONDON, Oct. 1.-At meeting OF the Long
fellow memorial com ittee today it was uni
mously resolved that the bust of Longfellow be
placed in the poets corner of Westminster Alb
bey, and that meeting be held at the Lyceum
Theatre as soon possible.
Force to be Sent Against Ell Mehdt
CAIRO, Nov. lit has beeu decided 10 equip
with the utmost speed a small force which will
be despatched with The hope of saving Khar-
toum aud checking the advance of the false
prophet until the reorganization of the army
allows an offensive movement being under
taken
Not Going to Rome.
PEsTH, Nov. Count X 4lnoky, Austrian
Minis er OF Foreigns Affairs, replying to Herr
Fdlk, said he could not advise tho Emperor tn
return the visit of King Humbert of Italy at
Rome as the exceptional condition OF affairs
III Rome had to be consdsred; moreover. the
sovereigns might be made the object of q no.
iitical demonstration. The visit has conse-
quently been deferred.
The Norwegian Parliament.
CoPENHAGEN. Nov THE elections for
members of the Nor rvegian Storthing have re-
fulted IN crushing defeat of the government.
four-hfths OF the members returned being
Radicals or Republic aus.
Boycotting in Paris.
PARIS. Nov. L. Che uphols:erers on strike
are boycotting the houses of Jules Duval
Baron Adolphe Rothschild and Damon and
Schmidt.
More Trouble In Russia.
ST. PETERSBURG, Nov. IA considerable
revival OF N'hIl st activity is observable. The
Nihlists' organ declares revolution to be i'm
miDent. Increased precau tions have been
taken to insure the safety OF the Czar, and his
future movements are to be kept secret.
De Lesseps' Evidence Against Arab.
ALEXANDRIA, Nov. 1-Ds Lesseps evidence
before tie prosecution commission is generally
considered unfavorable to Arab, as proving
cconclusively that whenever Ar4bi exerted
himself to prevent the commission of any out
rage he was able to do so.
Not at all Complimentary.
LONDON, Nov. 1.-The Times, commenting
on q statement made by Sir Charles Dixie, un-
der lorelgn secoetary, 10 the House of Com
mons, that the British government had desired
w 10 COuSuiteu on the details OF the EyVDtlau
army scheme says: "Baker Pasha's scheme of
foreign army, recruited from men of all ne
t1ons, does not come up to the British govern
ment's conception of its duty toward Egypr
AID the world. If the officers remain in the
English service we are committed to an unde-
fned responsibility. If they leave it, we incur
yet graver responsibility in handing over
Egypt to Baker Pasha and an army of mer-
cenaries."
Loss OF Life at Manila.
MANILA, Nov. 1-Oue hundred sailors were
drowned during the recent typhoon.
The Case of E. Dwyer Gray.
LONDON, Nov. lat meeting Of the COM
mttee of the House of Commons to iuvesti-
gate the imprisonment of e. Dwyer Gray it
was decided that the proceedings be private
Mr.. Gray was examined before the committee
and made a long statemen. He complained of
Judge Lauson's vindictiveness. He explained
that he d d not attend to his duties as high
sheriff of Dublin because he had to attend 10
his parliamentary duties.
The commltt.e adjourned till Monday.
Four More important Arrests.
CAIRO, Nov. The Turkish auth, rites of
Gambia have arrested Hassan MussadakAd and
Suleiman Daout, who are believed 10 have
been the prline instigators of the burning of
Alexandria.
More Arrests Made in Ireland.
L DUBLIN, Nov. 1.-While addressing large
meeting Of farmers at Newbridge county, Gal
way, today, Matthew Harris, member of the
Land League, and Others were arrested under
the prevention OF crime act. Great excitement
ensued. Groans we're given for the nagistrtes
and the police and a cllsion between the peo-
pie and police occurred.
More Fighting Probable.
ERzERoUM, Nov, 1.-The balief IS current
that that the Russians are preparing to march
to Erzeronm, and the Turkish troops are con-
trated at Van, and four more baltaions have
pr-dV rh1t .f
miles West of Van. was destroyed by FIRE.
A Bold, but Successful Undertaking.
TIFLIs, Nov. IA telegram Of Russian
origin from Van states that brother OF the
Brigand Chief MANNED Ali, was recently ar
rested for attempting the life of the Governor
of Bills MANNED. Ali with his followers at
tackled the prison at Moush, where his brother
was CO fined. MANNED Ali was repulsed but
Afterwards reinforced and renewed his attack
with success. He secured his brothers body,
cut off the noses OF the jailors, pillsged three
Armenian villages, violating several women
killing the males aud carried off large num-
Der of cattle.
PLAIN TALK.