The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-08-28
FOREIGN.
The Anti-Jewish Riots.
Number Of Houses Wrecked and Lives
Lost.

LONDON, Aug. ZI.-AuVlC6b irOIu 16khUefl-
nosav, the scene OF the recent riots against the
Jews, says that 346 houses we're wrecked and
plundered during the progress OF the riots. The
losses sustained by the Jews are estimated at
81, 100 roubles. Fourteen Russians who were
wounded by the troops in quelling the out
break have since died Smaking the total num-
Der killed 28. Numerous cases of Jew beating
are reported at places elsewhere than Yekateri-
noslav, but the police and troops are acting
with energy and bave, In most instances,
promptly suppressed any attempt at outrages
against the Jews At Berrabatta, so houses of
Jews were burned. and the former inmates are
without shelter and suffering great priyations.
King Alfonso Rebukes Regiment of
His Troops.
MADRID, Au Z. N.-Among the troops which
King Alfonso reviewed at Lagrue Saturday,
was a regiment of Nnmancia cavalry which
participated in the late revolt. The King, ad-
dressing this regiment, rebuked it for the mu-
tiny, and urged the men to be true to their
country, SO Spain might be able to hold her po-
sition among other nations. At the end of the
heartily. King Alfonso has arrived here.
Volcanic Eruption in the Malay ArehipeI-
ago.
BATAVIA, Aug. q. - Terrific detonatons
were heard yesterday from the volcanic island
OF Krakatoa. Ashes from the volcano fell as
far as Cherbin, and flashes proceeding from 1t
were visible In Batavia. Stones fell in show
throughout the night. Batavia was nearly so,
all the gaslights having been extinguished.
Communication with Anjier is stopped, and IL
| is feared there has been calamity there. Sew
eral bridges between Anjier and Zsrang have
been destroyed, and the village has been
washed away, the rivers having overhowed
their banks, because of the rush Of the sea in
land.
Tho Collision in the English Channel.
LONDON, Aug. N.-The captain of the tug
Recovery, which was towing the steamer
Woodburn when she was run into and sunk by
the French steamer st. German, states he had
two bright lights at the tugs masthead, which
was a clear indication that she had vessel in
tow The St. German, he says, ported her
helm at the last moment, thus coming in col
lision. The damage to the st. Germain is so
great that she will only be patched at Ply
mouth, and then be sent to France for final re.
pairs.
PLYMOUTH, Aug. 27.-The admiralty court
has taken possession of steamer st. Germain.
The owners Of the lost steamer Woodburn are
taking proceedings to recover damages from
the owners of the St. German.
The steamer Amerique, which is expected
here tomorrow, will convey the st. Germain's
passengers and cargo TO New York. The
great strength of the water-tight bulkheads
alone prevented the ST. GermaiR from sinking.
Heavy Failure in London.
Richard Power & Co.. ship owners and mer-
chants of Swansea and London, have failed
for e350.0O0.
American Cattle Slaughtered.
LIVERPOOL, Aug. 27.-The cattle brought
here by the steamer Ontario from Montreal
have been slaughtered, as it was suspected that
they were afflicted with Texan fever
Rioting Against the Jews.
VIENNA, Aug. 27.-Violent riots against the
jews occurred at Egerszeg, Hungary, on last
Friday and Saturday nights. Two thousand
peasants took part in the outbreak. They
wrecked all the houses and shops of Jews in
the place and shouted Murder all jews"
suppress the violence of the mob until they
were reinforced. The rioters also released a
number OF prisoners. force of infantry and
cavalry has been ordered to proceed to Egers-
zeg from Buda Pesth The riots lasted three
days. The peasants were armed with muskets
and stouty resisted the troops. 1t is reported
that 20 soldiers and many rioters were killed.
Riots against the jews have also occurred at
Churgo, Keszthely and Kanisanagy. At the
last named place troops had to be called out to
suppress the disturbances.
A Great Partisan Fete.
PARIS. Aug. IA grand fete was given
yesterday in the Tuilleres Gardens, under the
auspices Of the press of Paris, the proceeds of
which are to be devoted to the aid of the suf-
ferers by the recent earthquake on the island
of Isehfa.~ Fbe receipts amounted TO 300, ,OOOf.
There was an immense attendance.
The Cause of Count dc Chambord's Deash.
"A Grand Legitimist Demonstration 10
take Place at his Funeral.
PARIS, Aug. 27.-Tha funeral of the late
Count de Chambord will be the occasion of a
| grand legitimist demonstration. The coffin
| will be made of glass and the hearse be made
of glass d and will be drawn by six white
horses. All the members of the Bourbon and
Orleans branches of the late Coant's party W i'll
be in attendance. A post mortem showed his
death to have been caused by cancer of the
stomach, atrophy of the kidneys and a fattv
degeneration of the heart.
Requiem masses were celebrated throughout
this city yerterdsy for the repose OF the soul of
the late Count de Chambord. The Legitimists
will go into six months mourning in respect
to his memory.
A Riot i'm IreIand.-An Attack ON an Ex-
cursion Train.
DUBLIN, Aug 27.-The quarrymen at New
ry, county Down, last evening an attacked ex-
curson train from Belfast, throwing stones
| through the carriage windows and injuring
several passengers, as the train was near War
| rem Point. Persons on the train replied by
| firing pistols from the widows and doors, and
| several persons in the crowd were shot, some
| of them fatally. A dangerous riot was only
| prevented by the police compelling the train to
move on. Several arrests were made.
Numbering Chr isfians in Albania.
LONDON, Aug. PA special despatch from
| Cettinie, Montenegro, says that reign of ter
| ror exists in Aibenia The Arnauts are muir
| dering the Christians and all the latter who
| can get away are fleeing from the country
The Turkish officials connive at the outrages
| on the Christians and have arrested and exiled
| q number of priests. In the Ipek districts 92
| persons have been murdered. Twenty-three
| villages have been abandoned.
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