National Republican., 1883-05-25
ACROSS THE ATLANTIC.
The French Attack on the Island Of NADIA
gascar Begun.
The Pope and the lrish--Archbishop
Croke Says, "obey the Vatican"
The Coming OOrcnation--Success Of tho Parnsll
Fund.
An Editor Kills Lieutenant In y Duel
Foreign Facts.
TIE FRENCH In AFRICA.

PARIS, May H.-Advices have been re-
ceived from Madagascar that French de-
tachment landed and carried several military
posts which had been erected by the Hovas
on Sakalava territory in defiance of French
rights. 1t is also stated that Admiral Pierre
has occupied tho custom house at Majunga,
thus securing the road and waterway leading
to Antananarivo, the capital Of the island.
PARIS, May H.-Intelligenco from Senegal
states that French column, under Col. Dos-
bordes, has succeeded in driving the hostile
natives back a distance of sixty kilometers
and that tranquility has been established ON
the left bank of the Niger.
LONDON, May 2--1n the house of COM
mons to-day Lord Edmund Fitzmaurice, re.
plying to n question from Mr.. Forster, con-
firmed the report Of the bombarding of Ma
junga in Madagascar by tho French. The
engagement lasted six hours, when the French
troops landed and occupied the place. The
Hovas suffered great loss.
PARIS, May 24.-It is semioflicially stated
that the object of the French expedition TO
Madagascar is TO obtain the payment of sums
due the French government from Madagas-
car by holding the custom houses there US Sc
curity for the amount. If tho Hovas con-
tinues to resist, France will impose treaty
placing French subjects IN Madagascar on the
same footing with English subjects
LONDON, May 2i.--In the house of commons
to-day Lord +. Fitzmaurice, under foreign
secretary, replying to a question, said he had
already stated on the nineteenth of March
that the government had never entertained
scheme to establish British resident at the
vatican, and Mr.. Errington had not since been
channel of communication between the for
eign Office and the vatican. Mr.. Errington
had received no appointment from the gov.
orDmpnt. Va
circular TO the Irish clergy, he said had not
been issued at the request of tho British
government.
Mr.. Gladstone, replying to Charles Newde.
gate Conservative, said Earl Granville's
letter of last year recommending Mr.. Erring-
ton as a gentleman of honor and intelligence,
would remain in force so long as Errington
answered that description. -
Sir Henry Wolff Conservative commented
on what he termed the unsatisfactory answers
of the government.
Mr.. Trevelyan refused, in the interests of
justice, to answer question in regard to the
seizure Of the Kerry Sentinel by the govern
ment authorities.
Submit TO THE VATICAN"
DUBLIN, May 24.-Archbishop Crolxe, reply
ing to an address Of welcome presented to
him at the Wicklow depot, said it was the
pope's great love for the Irish people that
caused him to be so solicitous for their well
fare. He was confident that when thespope
understood tho situation botter the efforts of
the priesthood and of himself for the Irish
would be crowned with success. Time would
prove the correctness of his representations
to the pope. Meanwhile he urged the people
to submit to the vatican. .ir ,.-. o..
THE PARNELL FUND.
LONDON, May 2i.-Ata meeting of the Par
nellite members Of parliament held in London
last night, Mn Justin Mccarthy, NJ. p. for
Longford, who acted as chairman, said 10 was
the bounden duty of Irishmen to contribute
to the testimonial for Mr. Parhell. Referring
to the papal circular to the Irish clergy, he
said the Irish people had only to repudiate
the fraudulent statements which had been
made to the college of cardinals He should
regret to SEQ the priest divorced from Irish
politics, for in times past he had beenthe only
friend of the peoples Mr.. Biggar, NJ. p. for
Cavan, spoke in condemnation Of the circular.
A WELCOME TO cRoKE.
LIMERICK May 24.-The inhabitants of
this city and county are preparing to give
hearty welcome to Archbishop Croke, who
arrived in ireland yesterday, after his visit
to Rome. The hills and villages of the
county will be illuminated tonight in his
honor.
THE EPSON RACES.
LONDON, May 24.-At EPSON to-day the
race for the royal stakes (handicap) was won
by Lowland Chief. Sweetbread came in Sec
ond, and Rout third. There were fourteen
starters, including p. Lorillard's Sachem.
The betting just before the start was to
against Lowland Chief 2 to / against Sweet
bread, to against Rout, and 9 to / against
Sachem. The latter made play for the others
to the straight, where he was headed by
Lowland Chief, Sweetbread, and Rout. Low
land Chief won by half q length from Sweet
oh &C
THE COMING CORONATION.
Moscow, May 24.-The proclamation an
nouncing the coronation was made this morn
ing by heralds at arms, attended by several
dignitaries, from the circular platform before
the kremlin, which was used in ancient times
for the promulgation of ukases. The foreign
ambassadors, who had been formally ,apprised
of the time the proclamation would be issued,
were present, attended by large escort. Af-
ter bugle blasts from the heralds, the secretary
of the senate read the proclamation, which was
us follows:
Our most august, high, and puissant sovereign,
the Emperor Alexander, having assembled the
hereditary throne of the empire OF nll the Russias
the Kingdom OF Poland and the Rraudduchy Of
Finland, which are inseperable from IT, following
the example OF his predecessors and their glorious
ancestors to command that the holy solemnity of
the coronation and Annointment In which the
empress Will participate, shall, with the hep of
almighty God, be performed on the twenty seventh
uhy Ol MAY lne bOlcmu act IL hunOuDCeu 10 all
his majesys faithful subjects In order that on the
joyful day their most fervent prayers may be Of
iered 10 the King of kings and that they beseech
the Almighty TO send grace and blessings upon his
maJestys reign for the maintenance of peace and
tranquility, to the great glory OF His holy name
and the constant prosperity OF the empire.
ghe emperor and empress only break their
seclusion until Sunday TO receive the visits of
foreign princes. a
1t has been decided not TO hold a great
diplomatic reception, but, as the emperor and
empress intimate their willingness to attend
one reception, Gen. Schwernitz, the German
ambassador, as doEjen of the diplomatic corps,
will give grand banquet and ball in their
honor.
AN EDITOR KILLS A LIEUTENANT.
VIENNA, May 24.-Lieut, Schlayer and the
editor of u military journal fought duel
to-day with pistols. Lieut.. Schlayer was
killed. lv tta T''
The United Presby ytcrians.
PITTsBURG PA, May 2i.-The general as
sembly of the United Presbyterian Church of
North America met this morning and organ
lied by electing Rev. DIR. w. II. McMilen, of
Allegheny City, moderator. His opponent
was DIR. Carson, Of Xenia, Ohio, the vote be-
ing 139 for Dr. McMillen and 20 for DIR. Car
son. The result was a clear victory for tho
progressive element in the church, DIR. Car
son being the head of the movement in oppo-
stion TO instrumental music. The morning
session was occupied with the presentation of
petitions, memorials, and communications.
Numerous memorials on the music question
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