Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-12-21

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pleuoeI H pointed out that the inter.
go q tho people Of the Eastern Prov
iooee we're totally opposed 70 ours. and
ve oooio not expect justice from them
VI, Ut no use 20 appeal to the gov
Rove1nmeot ct Ottawa, which vas con
tro led by the Canadian Pacific railway
lhe British nation il a nation of sho,
keepers, Who are ready to extend thei,
trade IN all directions, and If We oper
our ports TO them they viii come anc
deal. He pfophesied that the tims
would come when all present would be.
lieve. as he did. that the occasion bad
arrived for a new confederscy. Thu
people of Ontario have no interest In
common with ours. The time has oone
when We can form q new confederation
extending from Lake Superior to the
Pacific Ocean. Applause.
Shaw Brandon rec alled the secession
cry years ago in British Columbia, which
resulted in the province getting better
terms. The Hudson Bay route means
the cutting away of much trade from
the Canadian Pacific railway. so We
have against us all the strength of the
Eastern Provinces, as we'll as the i'm
mense strength of the Canadian Pacific
Hallway. He did not think We should
plead Tor our own public lands; they are
ours and We should demand them. He
would support the amendment, seeing
the successful precedent Of British
Columbia.
Mr.. Bailey (editor Of the Nelson
HnHLfnsnS1.-l A. = L. a
the mile belt and other reserves, as the
result OF continued agitation, BY the
same mode should other grievances be
rooiee,ed. 1t had been said that the
resolutions were mild, but they would
be found forcible, not offensive. If the
amendment were carried the convention
would be worth less than nothing,
(Cries of no." yes" ''anything") un-
til We apply to the authorities at OF
tawa.
The original motion was carried.
The convention is still in session.
sl10 Sarah ~ . BlugGer.
PARIS, Dec. D.-The extraordinary
dramatic episode in the apartment of
Marie C0l0mbier on Tuesday, remains
the subject of animated gossip in all
quarters. 1t il now known that Sarah
Bernhardt upon starting out to avenee
the wrongs inflicted by Marie Colombier
armed herself with dagger, which she
carried in her left hand, while the right
hand welded q singing whip Colon
bier made no attempt at defense, but
sought immediate escape BY the back
stairs, but not until her assailant had
inflicted severe injuries. She handed
the whip to the concierge on leaving the
house, and remarked that it was given
to her bv the distinguished Marshal
CanrObert, but as it had been laid across
the visage of such an odi0us person as
Marie ColOmbier, she disdained to give
it house room longer. During the gen
eral scrimmaRe in the lower part of
the house, one of Sarah Bernhardt's
friends said that il Colombier had any,
one to defend her in any particular he
was ready to fight him. Another friend
took Sarah's picture from the wall, exc
outing frantic dance upon it, and as
serting that it had been desecrated by
with Marie's portrait. The
appearance of Bernhard at the theater
to take part in the rehearsal of the new
play, Nina Sahib," was the occasion of
great comment by her friends, who gave
many evidences of sympathy with her,
and her demeanor after the real drama
in which she played the part of leading
lady occasioned considerable applause.
The general opinion is that the affair
will have its sequel in the law courts,
and in consequence speculation is busy
as to what developmentY will grow out
Of it
John Soudan. in behalf of Colombier.
has challenged NJ. Richepin, one of
Bernhardt's friends. to fight a duel.
Both gentlemen were present at the fra
Gas. Richepin declined the challenge,
and SOudaR consequently published the
following: II have found Richepin a
coward in the presence of women, and
have found him q coward with man,
The Crown Prince.
ROME, Dec. 2O.-The German Crown
Prince and suit drove to thu station 10
State carriages, accompanied by the
royal family. The Grown Prince
walked to his carriage with Humbert,
where they finally embraced. The
crowd at the depot, composed of Ger
mans and Italians, cheered heartily as
the royal cOrtege moved of.
O9leial from Tenqsin.
PARIS, Dec. 2O.-Admiral Peyron, the
Minister Of the Marine has received the
following telegram from Admiral Cour-
bet, dated, before Sontag, on the 10th
inst:-rhe expedition which left Hanoi
on the l1th, captured Fort Phusa and
all earthwOrks on the bank of the Red
river opposite Sontag. The enemy were
very we'll armed and resisted desperate
~. The condition and spirits Of the
French troops are excellent. Today we
commence the attack on Sontag.
Diplomacy.
The Temps reports that at the weekly
reception at the Foreign Ministry today
Marquis Using and Prime Minister
Ferry had long and friendly converse
ton. The Temps asserts that tho COM
promise mentioned by the Figaro as
having been proposed BY Using, has not
been impaired to the French Govern
ment, and il is doubtful whether such
compromise has been mo0ted.
The Situation ~ 0ae.
SALOON, Dec. 2O.-According to ad-
vices from Hue, of the 14th, Gocdue has
besn proclaimed King Of AMMAN. The
natives are greatly excited, and an at
tack ON the French legation is feared.
The frm attitude Of Champeux, the
French resident, alone prevented an At
tack. One hundred and 6fty reinforce
ments have been sent to Hue from Fort
Thuannen. Il is considered urgently
necessary TO occupy Hue with sufficient
force to Withstand any attack upon the
French. No resistance, however, 10 ox-
pected on the part of the natives.
The Tssquia Debate.
PANS, Dec. 0.-During the Tonquin
debate in the senate. Duo dc BroQlie
said that he would vote against the
credit, because he thought the present
an inOpportune ia0ment to launch into
war against China. France Is surround
ed BY monarchies hostile TO a republican
form Of government, and Il behoves her
TO be prudent at homo and abroad. He
implored the senate not 70 leave the
door open for foreign interference.
General CAmporn00, Minister Of WGr,