Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-02-13
FoREicN NEWS.
Egyptian Affairs.

Egyptian Affairs.
ALEXANDRIA, Feb. IL.
The concession of the Chambers of No
taries of the right to discuss the budget, II
recognized a. incompatible with the members
of the French and English Central. The
resignation of the Controllers General Is
therefore probable.
Hanlan and Boyd.
LONDON, Feb. IL.
The Standard this evening says that han
Ian is now within seven pounds of his rowing
weight This morning he rowed from fut-
new to Kew against the tide without easing,
and then returned with the tide, scullinR
well and vigorously. Boyd also Is
progressing we'll. He is in splendid health
and condition and appears to row IN genera
a stroke of thirty-four to minute Hanlan
seems to get the same speed with thirty to
minute.
Explosion.
A terrific explosion occurred last evening
in Rhonda Valley, Wales. Houses were
shaken two miles Of The loss of life is un-
known: it being Saturday night there were
but few persons in the pit. Two thousand
are thrown out of employment.
The Insurgents Worsted.
VIENNA, Feb. IL.
Official reports state that several minor en-
gagements have taken place in Hezegovania
since the 9th. The insurgents were worsted
in every case. A fight occurred on the 10th
near Tirnove. The insurgents fled, leaving
20 dead and carrying away about 40 wound
ed. The Austrians lost five. killed and
wounded.
The Insurgents Discouraged.
entirely abandoned the plan of partial or
temporary occupation of Montenegro. Ne
gotiations, however, are proceeding with
Prince Nikita for the passage of Austrian
troops through his territory if necessary.
This has helped to discourage the insurgents.
Austrian Minister Sailed.
LIVERPOOL, Feb. II.
Baron j. Won Schaefer, the newly ap-
pointed minister of Austria to the United
States, sailed yesterday on the steamer Ser
via for New York.
A Circular.
CONsTANTINoPLB, Feb. II.
The Porte has address a circular to the
power stating it has instructed the khedive
to observe the international treaties and to
maintain order.
What the Observer Says.
LONDON, Feb. ~.
The Observer says it understands yester-
days cabinet council decided, while on ques-
tons peculiarly affecting the business of the
House of Commons that all the amendments
to the proposed rules of procedure may be
N Ihn mt hn
unable to retire from the position they have
deliberately assumed or accept any amend
ment seriously hampering the operation of
cloture clause. The Observer comments on
the above as follows, 1.-The persistence of the
government seems to promise the most un-
toward results for the liberal party and the
country
Schooner Ashore.
ST. JOINS, N. F., Feb. II.
The American schooner, John Quincy Ad-
ans. ran ashore Friday night in the Bay of
Trehousrt, in Dog Island, on the south side
of St. Pierre Niquelon. The vessel was
laden with general merchandise and was con-
signed to some merchants of St. Pierre from
Boston. A large portion of the cargo has
been saved in a damaged condition and is un-
der the control and superintendent of the
come total wreck. The crew were all
saved.
Mandate Issued.
RANGOON, Feb. ~.
The King of Burmah has issued mandate
abolishing monopolies and has appointed an
embassy with a view of re-estabishing rela-
tons with India.
Halifax Items.
HALIFAX, Feb. IL.
The 1ntercolonial railway track is now
clear OF snow. The train with the English
mail and the passenger from the west, due
yesterday, arrived this afternoon and the Hi
bernian sailed 70 Liverpool. The Catalonia.
which arrived for coal, was fourteen DAYS on
the passage from Liverpool, experiencing
very rough weather.