The Portland daily press., 1883-04-13
FOREIGN.
Trial of the Phoenix Park
Murderers.
A Verdict Expected To-Day.
Panic in a Paris Theatre.
FOREIGN.
Panic in a Paris Theatre.
Many Persons Reported Killed.

MANY EefSOns reported Killed.
DUBLIN, April 12.-The trial OF Joe Brady.
who is charged with numbering Lord Freder-
ick Cayendish and Mr.. Burke, was resumed
ihis morning. James Carey was again placed
on the witness-stand and was cross-examined
by counsel for the defence, who ELECTED the in
formation that Carey, when plotting murders
with the other accueed man was a member OF
Sodality which received the sacrament ut
stated periods. Carey algo said he was prom
ised pardon before he determined to give evil
dence against his fellow-conspirators
A photograph was handed TO Carey which
the witness Immediately identified as that OF
the man known as Number One"
Counsel for the defence spoke for an hour
> His argument was in support Of an allbf
James Muliett, another OF the prisoners has
made statement 10 the crown on
the strength of which It "a said he
viii be accepted as an approYer He
was one Of the prime movers in the muI-
der OF Burke, but he was under compulsion
during the time directly preceding the event.
Being closely interrogated by the counsel ON
this point he finally admitted he was not under
compnlsion when he pointed out Burke 10 the
assassins and urged the murderers TO remem-
Der that the man clad In a gray suit was
Burke. Witness said that although he for six
teen years had been working for wages ayerag-
ing only two pounds week, he had IN 1882 90
tenants occupying various houses
Counsel for defense brought out In sharp
contrast TO the points made by the Crown that
Carey drove with his children 10 the doc OF
the church Ia Fitzharris' cab on the 9th Of
May, that he was the first man 10 suggest dag
gers DO used and afterwards suggested the
weapons with which the crime was Committed
pe put on exhibition as national relics. Final
~ he said that he had been informed by Mr..
Mallon, Chief Of the detectives, that If bis evil
dence should be given freely TO the state or be
confirmed by that Of other witnesses, he and
his brother would be Dardoned for their share
in the conspiracy. His attention being called
to the trifling details which had been discover
ed lately regarding the movements OF Fitz-
harris cab in the park ON the day of the muir
der and which had not been given by witness,
Carey remarked quietly, but with evident sig
nincance, he had so far only answered ques-
tons put to him by counsel, and thar he could
II unrestricted and if he desired, tell great
deal worse.
lie denounced Carey's villainy in having be-
trayed the men whom he had seduced into the
commission OF the crime and said tho inform
ers had contradicted each other in important
points. The rule was infamous tha; informers'
testimony unaccompanied by any other evil
dence should bs accepted
Annie Meagher depcsed she was with Brady
at her upcle's residence, May 9th, at p m.
and again from 6.45 until in the evening.
A man named Little, keeper Of a public
house, was the next witness. He said Brady
was in his house at four in the afternoon and
again at $40 in the evening Of May 9th The
cross examination however ELECTED the fact
that Little's house was a regular rendezvous
for "lnyincibles.n
Counsel for defense said in remarking on
witness testimony that CaTey's hands we1e
stepped in blczd.
Carey-"That is not true"
Subsequently Carey said he was only telling
half what he knew. He was more friendly to
cousei for the defense than counsel himEelf was
aware Of, for he had told the latter to bear in
mind he was not telling everything he knew
against his client. Counsel yebemently pro-
tested. He wished to have no friendly inter
course with witness and no favor from him
Michael kayanagh, who drove the car in
which the murderers rode, was then called 10
the stand. lie repeated his former evidence in
substantially the same language. He made
material amendment TO il, however by saving
i was Smith not Delaney whom he drove to the
scene OF the murder with Carey. His state
ment made before was mistake. His testi-
mony showed IL was Brady who directed him
where to drive and who designated the place
Tor him TO welt for the murderers on May 9th
last
Cours adjourned at o'clock. A verdict is
expected to be rendered early in the morning.
Minister Lowell Presides at a BANQUET.
The Society for the Relief of Distressed
Foreigners gave its annual banquet here this
evening. The Earl of Munster, MI. Lowell.
the American minister, General 4. A. Mer-
ritt, United States Consul-General, and other
notaoles were present. Minister Lowell who
presided, in an eloquent speech, proposed the
health OF the Queen ON behalf of himself and
OF the American people. He emphasized the
ai,-embracing nature of the society, which
only asked the distressed stranger two oues-
tions-'Do you need help?" and do you de-
serve it," The sum OF R3206 was subscribed
IN aid Of the society.
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tire.
PARIS, April 12-Papers this morning report
terrible catastrophe occurred in the French
theatre at Revel, caused by the explosion of
gas. The performance was in progress at the
time and the theatre was crowded. Many per-
sons are said to have been killed in the panic
which ensned.
The Coronation OF the Gear.
WARSAW, April l2.-The Chief Police has
ordered that all places of business shall be
closed and the houses throughout the city dec
Grated with flags aud illuminated on the oc-
casion Of the coronation of the Gear. IL is not
known whether America will send any repre-
sentative TO the coronation other than the Min
lister to ST. Petersburg.
The VIII OF the People.
a new edition OF the newspaper. The viii
the People, has appeared at St. Petersburg.
More Nlhilists Arrested.
al arrests have been made of parties concerned
In Nihilist operations, owing 20 revelations
made by two prisoners.
Looking Out for Anarchists.
a ukase has been issued by the government
ordering that increased vigilance be observed
on the frontier to prevent suspicious persons
from entering the country. IL is supposed
that this precaution is taken owing 70 the ap-
proaeh of the time fixed for the coronation Of
the Gear,
Resignation of q German Admiral.
BERLIN, April 12.-Admiral Berger, dissatis-
fed with the recent course OF the government
concerning the head of tho Admiralty, has re
signed.
A Murderer Confessee His Guilt.
PEsTH, April i2.-Spanga, the Italian who
murdered Count Szskhely, was arrested today.
He confessed his guilt
Prejudice Against American Pork.
BERLIN, April l2.-The committee Of the
Rundesrath has reported favorably on the let
tor OF Prince bismarck, in which the Chan
cellor advises that the importation of hog pro-
ducts from America be prohibited.
Specie Payments Resumed in Italy.
ROME, April 12.-Specle payments have
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