Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-12-31

mainder OF the sitting. The action of the
senate in re-establishing the salary OF the arch
bishop of Paris after the chamber of deputies
had reduced it, is now approved of by the cham
ber. Both the senate and chamber adjourned
till the 9Th of January.
patches from Admiral Courbet dated Hanoi the
10Th. Courbet states he returned to Hanoi
after the capture of Sontay, the fall in the river
preventing an immediate attack on Honghoa.
The French troops occupy Sortay and the forts
IN the river In strong force.
COL. RATHBoNH's CASE.
HANOVER, Dec. 29.-Col. Rathbone, who
killed his wife and attempted suicide, has re-
covered sufficiently to be taken to the hospital
and his recovery is possible. The judicial ex-
animation of the body of Mrs. Rathbone shows
several shot aud dagger wounds One bullet
passed through her breast and came cut at the
back bone. A dagger thrust penetrated a rib
to the heart. Rathbone was lately very Jealous
OF his wife, though there was no cause for such
a feeling. At present the official inquiry into
the tragedy Is impossible, owing to the condi-
uoa Ct Rsthbone. His mind is still affected,
and h S uiterances ara of a rambling character.
1t is understood he believes his children have
been abducted aud he was wounded In a fight
with their abductor.
ANEW BOOK BY SARA BAENUM.
PARIS, Dec. 29.-The Observation-Disclosures
incident Is given fresh interest by the announc-
ment that a book e,titled Marie Colombier, by
Sara Barnum, W Il shortly be published.
No OXIDATION Will BE ACCEPTED.
PARIS. Dec. 29.-It is stated that no offer Of
mediation between France and China viii be
accepted by France, until Hong Hoa ana Bac-
ninh are occupied by the French. It is under
stood that Prem. er Ferry inspired this state
ment.
ALL QUIETIE EGYPT PROPER.
CAIRO, Dec. 29.-Col. Frazier has returned
from a accommodating expedition into the Nile
valley as far as the second cataract and Korosk
pass. He repor,s thai the whole country is
quiet.
M ORGANIZATION.
DUBLIN, Dec. ga circular issued by
the Orange grand lodge of Ireland advises
the enrichment of Orange volunteer forces
or militia, if possible OF old soldiers, to
strengthen the Orange society as a fight
ing force. The government will be petit
toned to allow these volunteers to be arm
ed with rifles, whion will be kept i
the nearest Orange halls or barracks. The
Freeman's Journal says: If such a docu-
ment had been issued by a man suspected
of leaning to the popular cause of Ireland
he would be prosecuted and imprisoned
under the crimes act.
LAUNCH
GLASGOW, Dec 29.--The new steamship
America, for the National line between
Liverpool and New York, was launched to
day.
FIRE ON 4 STEAMSHIP.
LIVERPOOL, Dec. pa fire occurred TO-
dsy on the steamship Circassianadvertised
to sail January 3, for Halifax aud Port
land. Several state rooms were destroyed.
THE MEAT DECREE.
PARIS, Dec. 29.-The decree prohibiting
the importation of sailed meats into
French ports is published. 1t admits un-
til January Doth, 1884, only fully cured,
wholesome and perfectly preserved and
completely sailed meats, and they must
be SO pronounced by experts.
H soNTAY BATTLE.
HOMO KONG. Dec. 2s.-The position of
the French troops in Tonquin is unchang
ed since the fall of Soatay. Sian Fon1,
commander Of the Blag Flags, was severe
ly wounded and his lieutenant killed in the
defense OF Sontay. 1t is understood the
French Will not attack Bacnirh before the
arrival of reinforcements.
REVOLT SUPPRESSED.
BOMBAY, Dec. 29.-The revolt of Thai
works against the mahraiah of Bikaner
has been suppressed.
GLADsroNE's
HAwARpEN, Dec. 29-Cougratulations
are pouring in upon Gladstone from all
parts of Great Britain upon his birthday
anniversary.
TIE LOSE AND,LosT,
PARIS, Dec. 29.-Ths reported French
loss, killed and wounded at the capture of
Sontsy, is thirt7-six officers and nearly
1000 men. The loss of the Black Flags
at the same battle is 5000. The bulk Of
the Black Fags after their defeat at Sontsy
retreated to Hong Hoe and Narndinh.
The French found 100000 in Sontay.
1t is reported also that China is acting un-
der the advice of the European powers and
has Withdrawn her troops from BAG
mini.
IN EEA sTEAIGHTs.
OPonro, Dec. 29.-When the brig G. D.
I. sighted the steamer Plantyn the people
on the latter we're reduced to the last ex-
tremity. The boats seat TO the Plantyn by
tho brig occupied six hours in rcscuing the
men.
A Rid KAT FOE AXEnIcA.
RoMr, Dec. 29.-The pope holds a coz
sesFory in april, when several cardinals
viii be crested and tae vacant sees in
America tillad. Iii rumared that another
American Cardinal will be appointed at
the close of the forthcoming council IN
the United STATES. It is probable that
Archbishop Gibbons, Of Baltimore, will be
selected.
Postoffiees Raised,
WASHINGTON, Dec. 29.-The following
postolices Of the fourth class have been
added TO The list OF presidential postofices
and the salaries OF the postmasters fixed
as follows: Forest City, Ark, s1.10O:
BelIvue, Ia, $1,000; Hongs, La, SLIGO;
Tippecanoe City, Ohio, $1,000; Point
Pleasant, W. Va, $1,000. Altogether
t~enty-s1x fourth-cIass Offices are raised
tn presidential grade for the quarter just
eodins, which is largely il excess of any