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

A110 OAO NO1OlDs
Davitts Speech on the Condition of I elan,
A Meeting for the Relief OF the Suffer
ing Held-The Spanish Government Sus
tanned in the Chambers-Misc e llaneou
Notes.
LONDON, Dec. 2f.-Davitt. in a speech a
"olverhampton last evening, summe,
up the present condition of Ireland as on
of famine, discomfort and coercion. H,
considered the prevailing distress to b,
owing to the unjust system of the lans
laws, rack rent and the discouragemet O.
every form of trade revival. The rsmed,
consisted in the turning of the great par
of the grass lands into cultivation. and The
introduction of a system of loans to CD
pressed tenants il order to enable them te
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 murjer 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 a 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 government
to take steps to prevent the people in Ire
land from rerishing from the want of the
necessaries of life.
GENEVA, Dec. 24.-Great CONSERVATION
was caused iii 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
gained Dy VIM. Madden, of New York
who offered prizes amounting to $50, ended
yesterday. The object of the com petitors
was to ascertain who was really the best
pugllist in England, with view to making
4 match with Americas best man. Mitch
ell, of Birmingham, middle weight, was
displaying great smartness. There were
thlrty-twO entries.
PARIS, Dec. 24.-Gambetta's condition
is as satisfactory as it could possibly be
under the circumstances. The pain is di-
mlnlshing. The doctors 90 longer fear
any mpIications. It is believed he will
soon be convalescent.
PARIS, Dec. 24.-At q 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
by the vigorous representations OF the
French ambassador at Pekin. Only force
OF $50 infantry will be sent to Tonuuin as
reinforcement at present. If this be in.
sufhclent then only will the government
ask the chambers for grant Of means to
iIsufe 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 aud expressed regret at the
display of feeling against Austria by
AtoiihuS Sukdkou III tu0 ulSOTOer6.
MADRID. Dec. 24.-The royal family at
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.
Only Republicans voted against tho
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 greatee
strength in political debates in the cham
Der of deputies, than in the senate The
government has not been materially
weakened, therefore no cab,nos changes
are expected for the present
ST. Petersburg, Dec. 24~The emperor
and empress dined with the Grand Duke
Vladimer on Saturday, They also visited
the opera at Marien theate7, and afterward
returned to Annitohkof palace. To-day
the emperor reviewed Finland regiment
of guards. .---
PARIS, Dee- 24.-DeLesseps announces
that the schome for the creation of an in
land sea il Africa will be prosecuted by
private enterprise.
The RepubliQue Franchise expresses
satisfaction at the governments deciding
to act vigorously in Tonquin. .-,.
PIaTERMARETzBURG, Dec. 24.-The au
thorities are making great efforts to con-
cesi the real object of the military expedi.
tion 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. 24.-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 a great moral force,
and the powers are reknitting their rela-
tions with it."
LONDON, Dec 24.-The Daily Ne,rs 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.
Rerirdl Of the Old Fashioned Corset
New York letter: French corsetmakers
are introducing the old-fashioned corset
that had a board-like busk down the front