The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-08-07

pork TO what is necessary for sustenance Of the
crews during the passage home of the vessels
from foreign stations. The object Of the order
is to avoid the landing of such pork at German
ports
England and France.
LONDON, August 6.-The relations between
England and France have been much modified
in pacific direction. NJ. Waddington i'm
formed Lord Granville that the French ad-
vices from Tamatav state that Admiral Pierre
has had no such differences With Consul PAX
enham as have been represented, The French
admiral never entered with the English consul
late. The relations between Commodore
Johnstone and the French commander have
been always courteous. The communications
between the Dryad, commanded by Commo-
dore Johnstoue and the shore were never cut
off. Admiral Pierre's threat to arrest Mr..
Pakenham's native secretary, as also his
warnings to the Protestant missionaries 10 de-
sist from melting the natives to oppose the
French, were known by Commander John
stone and tacity approved oy him. If the re-
port Of the French consul at Zanzibar con-
firms these statements, NJ. Chailemel-Lacour
will ask the British government for some apol-
oey for the charges made against Admiral
Pierre.
Reports of China's Warlike Preparations.
Mr.. Bourree, the ex ambassador of France
at PekiD, at an interview with L. Challemel
Lacour, informed his chief that China was
making continual preparations Tor war IN
spite OF her pacific declarations. The troops
are being drilled after the European method
and arms of precision adopted. The forts are
furnished with heavy guns and torpedoes. Pc
kin, in his opinion, is virtually impregnable.
He strongly advised M. Challemel-Laconr to
come to some settlement. The French minis
ter of foreign affairs yesterday had an inter
view with the Marquis TseDg, and demanded
an explanation as to why China was massine
troops on the frontier Of Tonquin. He de-
manded their immediate Withdrawal, and
threatened declaration of war. The Chinese
ambassador asked for time to refer to PekiD.
The Reorganization of Egypt.
In the House of Commons this afternoon
| Gladstone stated that the cholera had greatly
delayed the reorganization of Egypt and that
on early withdrawal of British troops from
| that country was not likely as a stable govern
ment must be established in Egypt before they
are recalled.
Braolaugh Again.
A great demonstration took place today in
Trafalgar square, the object Of which was to
protest against the exclusion OF Bradlaugh
from the House of Commons. Thirty thou
sand persons we're present The meeting
passed resolutions favoring resistance BY
Bradlaugh of the mandate OF the House OF
Commons Copies Of the resolutions were for
warded to the Queen, Gladstone and to the
speaker of tie House.
A Red Star Steamer Launched.
LIVERPOOL, Aug. 6.-The new Red Star
Line steamer Westernland, which will be
added to the feet of that line plying between
New York and Antwerp, was launched success
fully here Saturday. She is the first launched
of two steamers being built by the Laird
Brothers for the company, and is the largest
vessel ever built on the Mersey. She is made
of steel, and is of 6,O00 tone burden. She is
450 feet long and AZ feet wide, and can accom-
modate $50 passengers.