The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-08-30
Irish NationaI LenRne.

DUBLIN, Aug. 29.-A meeting of the irish
National League was held to-day, Dlvitt, Sex
ton and Parnell being present. Parnell In q
speech referred to the success OF the efforts OF
the Irish members Of Parliament 10 promote
the Iaoorers' tramways and immigration acts.
DE said he believed the day was uear when
irish would gain the full programme OF
treasures Tor which the league has been FORM
cd
Parnel thanked the Irishmen Of America
and Australia for their support OF the cause Of
progress in Ireland, which he said has been
most encouraging. He said that the bulk Of
the English members of the House Of Com
mons had conceded that home rule was neces-
sary for Ireland.
Trouble in Auutria.
LONDON, Aug. 29.-The troubles in Croatia
continues The municipal authorities OF
Agram declare they would rather resign their
position than replace the Hungarian arms
and notices on the public buildings. The
newspapers of Hungary regard the situation In
Croatia as a serious one.
The Spanish Ministry Resigns.
MADRID, Aug 28.-Prime Minister Sagasta
to-day rendered to King Alfonso the resigna-
ton of the Ministry. The Prime Minister In
formed the King of the divergence OF opinion
in the Cabinet relative to the suspension OF
constitutional guarantees the Kings proposed
visit to Germany and certain army measures
proposed by the Minister Of War, who had ex-
pressed a wish to resign The King, deeminR
It unnecessary to hasten the crisis, postponed
his final resolution concerning the Ministry
until he returns from Corunna. Nothing has
been decided upon in regard to the Kings
proposed visit to Germany.
Treaty Between France and Annm.
PARIS, Aug. 29.-Admiral Peyron, minister
OF marine, has received a despatch from the
governor OF Cochin, China, announcing that
M. Champeauz has arrived at Saigon bearing
the treaty of peace between France and Anam
which was signed at Hue on the 25th.
Foreign Notes.
Great activity in arsenals at Shanghai ID
rumored and that L. Hung Chang will return
TO that city.
The library given to the town Of Dunferm-
line, Scotland, by Mr.. Andrew Carnegie Of
New York, was opened yesterday by Lord
Roseberry VINO spoke in praise OF the generos-
ity of Mr.. Carnegie.
There were II deaths from cholera in Alex
andria yesterday.
The Emperor of Germany will review the
guards to-day instead of on the occasion Of the
anniversary of the surrender Of Sedan. It IL
reported that il is out of Difference 10 the feel
ing of the French that the change is made.
Steamer Ellda left Hammerfest last week
TO seek for the missing Arctic exploring
steamer Varna. The Varna was last seen In
the autumn Of 1882.
The Vienna journals say that the summon
ing Of the German parliament means that
Spain has been admitted into the alliance Of
the Great Powers.
M. Raynal, French minister public works,
in speech said that the recent elections show
ed that France had found the best system Of
government. The period of revolution was
ended.
Richard o. Shanghnessey has resigned his
seat 10 the House Of Commons for Limerick
city in order to take government office.
The martial law has been proclaimed in
Egerszag. The troops there have been re-
inforced.
Later intelligence from Suakem say the
rebels have offered their submission.
The Reichstag was opened yestey day. The
message of the Emperor opening the session
relates solely to the treaty Of commerce with
Spain.
Anti-Magyar riots at Zagorien have been
quelled. The peasants who took part in them
have fled to the mountains.
Two thousand troops have been sent to Can
ton from Shanghai and torpedoes and ammuni-
ton are being prepared for transportation to
that place.
The plate on the coffin Of Count De Cham
bord is inscribed with the following words:
Henry, the fifth. By the grace of God king
Of France and Navarro.