Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-12-25
THE OLD WORLD.


Davitt's Speech on the Condition of I Gland
A Meeting for the Relief of the Suffer
ing Held-The Spanish Government Sus.
tanned in the Chambers-M
Notes.
LONDON, Dec. 24-Davitt. in a speech a,
Northampton last evening, summed
up the present condition of Ireland as one
of famine, discomfort and coercion. He
considered the prevailing distress to be
owing to the unjust system of the land
laws, rack rent and the discouragemet OF
every form of trade revival The remedy
consisted in the turning of the great par
of the grass lands into cultivation. and the
introduction Of a system of loans to op-
pressed tenants in order to enable them to
tide over the coming winter,
DUBLIN. Dec. PA summons was
served upon O'Brien, editor of the United
ireland. requiring him to appear to an
swer the charge of seditious libel. The
witnesses in the Phoenix park murder case
failed to identify Westgate.
Patrick Eagan has returned.
LONDON, Dec, pa largely attended
meeting was held here last night for the
purpose of organizing fund to relieve
distress in Ireland. Many kilograms and let
tiers from clergymen. including Archbishop
Croke, were read describing the outlook as
gloomy and appalling, and stating the peo-
pie are on the verge of famine. A resolu-
ton was passed urging the governm ent
to take steps to prevent the people in Ire
land from perishing fro n the want of the
necessaries of life.
was caused in Bernese oberland by the
suspension of Interlaken Compiler Es-
comte. The manager, member of the
CantOnal government has absconded.
LONDON, Dec. pa series of boxing
contests, extending over three days. or
ganized by VIM. Madden, of New York,
who offered prizes amounting to $50, ended
yesterday. The object of the competitors
was to ascertain who was really the best
pugilist in England, with a view to making
a match with Americas best man. Mitch
ell, of Birmingham, middle weight, was
displaying great smartness. There were
thirty-two entries.
PARIS, Dec. 24.-Gambetta's condition
is as satisfactory as it could possibly be
under the circumstances. The pain is di-
minishing. The doctors do longer fear
any complications. It is believed he will
soon be convalescent.
PARIS, Dec. 24.-At a meeting of the
council yesterday it was decided that the
Introduction of the vote of credit for the
Ionquln expedition was not SO urgent now.
as the departure of the Chinese troops
from Tonquin had greatly facilitated mat
tiers, and rendered the dispatch of the ex-
petition not immediately; necessary. The
Withdrawal of troops was brought about
oy the vigorous representations of the
French ambassador at Pekin. Only force
OF $50 infantry will be sent TO Tonouin as
reinforcement at present. If this be in
sumclent then only will the government
ask the chambers for grant of means to
h-sare the Treaty of 1874 being respected.
ROME, Dec. 24.-Of the students arrest
ed here and at Naples, in connection with
riotous demonstrations following upon
he hanging Of Overdank, some have been
ischarged, some fined and sentenced to
Imprisonment OF one and two months.
The agitation is spreading throughout
the country. The minister of foreign
affairs called upon the Austrian ambassa-
dor to-day and expressed regret at the
display of feeling against Austria by
Italians eng aged in the disorders.
tended grand thanksgiving service to-
day on account of the queens safe de-
livery.
In the chamber of deputies the minis
terial motion declaring against any change
in the constitution of 1876 was adopted,
90 to Is. The cortes then adjourned to
Jan. 8. The victory of the ministry is
much commented upon in political circles.
inst fk.n
motion, while the conservative members of
the dynastic left abstained from voting,
being unwilling to show their small nu-
merical strength. The opinion prevails
that the new party has obtained greater
strength in political debates in the cham
Der of deputies, than in the senate. The
government has not been materially
weakened, therefore no cabinet changes
are expected for the present.
ST. PETERSBURG. Dec. M.-The emperor
and empress dlned with the Grand Duke
Vladimer on Saturday. They also visited
the opera at Marien theater, and afterward
returned to Annitchkoff palace. To-day
the emperor reviewed Finland regiment
of guards.
PARIS, Dec. A.-DeLesseps announces
that the scheme for the creation of an in
land sea in Africa will be prosecuted by
private enterprise.
The Repwblique Frdneaise expresses
satisfaction at the governments deciding
to act vigorously in Tonquin.
PIErsRMARErzBURG, Dec. 24.-The au-
thorities are making great efforts to con-
ceal the real object of the military exped:-
ton to Zululand. Besides reinstating Get
ewayo on his throne, the troops will proba-
bly, be employed in an effort so secure the
annexation of large tract in Zululand ad-
joining Natal.
ROME, Dec. 4.-The pope to-day re
ceived the cardinals, who presented the
customary congratulations. In replying
to an address, his holiness said ''the papacy
is proclaimed to be great moral force
and the powers are reknitting their rela-
tions with it."
LONDON, Dec. 24.-The Daily Ne,cs states
that Sir Charles Dixie will enter the cabi
net as president of the local government
board, George Dodson, present. incumbent
becoming chancellor of the duchy of Ian
caster.
Reris0t Of the Old Fnshioned Corset
New York letter: French corsetmaker.
are introducing the old-fashioned corse
that had board-like husk down the from
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