The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-20
FOREIGN FACTS.
Epitome of Events Across the Water
TIE HANGING OF POOLE.

| THE HANGING OF POOLb.
DUgLIS, Dec. 1s.-! cole, for the murder Of
| Kinney, was hanged at 8 O'Clock this morning:
| Kinney was killed by Poole on the night OF
January 4, 1882, in Seville place, TINS city
Poole arose at a. IN. A priest visited him at
both remained in the prison chapel until near
ly O'Clock. Poole stood the ordeal OF prepa-
| ration for execution with remarkable tortltude.
On the gallOWS he frequently kissed the cru
cinx, and with calm demeanOr and in firm
voice repeated his prayers until the drop 1ell.
Death occurred in three and a half seconds;
gathered outside Of Richmsnn Bridewell, but
dispersed az so0R as the black flag was hoisted.
A large fierce of police and military were pres
eIeeutionsr was q man from north Ireland.
called Jene. but believed to be an alias. BlnnS,
whs hanged O'Donnell, was unable to reach
Dublin In time to hang Poole. Reporters were
IN ROME.
ROM, Dee 17.-The crown prince Of germa-
ny to-day requested Won SchlOeZer. German
minister at Vatican, to announce his arrival
TO Cardinal Jacobine, the papal secretary OF
state and express the princes earnest desire
to visit the pope. Won Schloezer delivered the
message to Cardinal Jacobine, who subse-
his card. Crown Prince Of Germany and suite
drove 60 the Pantheon this morning and placed
q wreath upon the tomb Of Victor Emanuel.
sr.as and tns ab Ths prince
was Tsably affected and expressed IN tne
name of the emperor his qualification at being
able to manifest his respect for his hollneSs
The private conference lasted an hour. The
crown prince on leaving the vatican appeared
deeply neTed.
BAKER PAsHA.
CAIho, Dee. 1s.-Baker Pasha has started
for Suakim, and will reach SueZ tonight He
Will have supreme command at Soudan. Inc
khediVo instructed him to endeayor to conclll-
ate the tribes before resOrting to force, the OBJ
tect Of the expedition being to pacify the coun-
try between SOuakim and Berber, The khedlYe
also advised him not to begin operations until
reinforced by black recruits, and not to engage
the enemy unless under most favorable condl-
tions.
ODONNELL TO BE REVENGED.
LONDON, Dec. 1s.-The po ice are closely
watching the houses Of leading Irish National
lists. 1t is reported that the Lord Mayor has
received an anonymous letter threatening to
blow up London Bridge and Newgate. The de-
tsctiVeS withdrawn from the prison after
ODOnnell was hanged have returned there
Extra Delice are about the bridge to watch the
scrutinize all persons crossing, in consequence
of the threats of revenge for O'Donnell. PO-
licenen are guarding Hawaarden Castle, the
residence Of Gladstone.
ToNQUIN CREDIT.
rAnrB, Dee. 1s.-The deputies have voted a
francs for the first six months OF 1884.
NO DISTURBANCE.
LoNDoFDHRRY, Dec. 1s.-The anniversary
Of closing the gates at Derry passed off with
out disturbance. The NatiOnaliStS did not as
semble. The Prentice boys attempted pro-
cAssion, but the police stopped the parade.
The military are under arms.
GREAT STORM.
CoHsTAFrINOPLH, Dec. IA great storm
caused much damage to the town of Abada
Six large ships and sixteen cOagting vessels
were lost and the crews drowned.