The Portland daily press., 1883-06-14
FOREIGN.
The Trial of the Dynamite Con-
spirators.
15O Persons Killed by a Powder Ex-
pi0sl0n.
John Bright on thesTariff Question
in the United States.

CHER II was proved that the latter introduced
the former at Charing Gross hotel as Mr.. Cal
lagher in order that he might obtain letters
and telegram addressed to that name. The
police inspector of Glasgow testified that be
visited Bernard Gallagher while he was in
prison there. Gallagher stated that he knew
the other prisoners but said he was not COR
nected with the dynamite schools In New York
He said he knew that O'Donovan Rosa pre-
sided over one of the schools
Mr.. Maiendie, government inspector, testi-
fed that he examined the contents OF White-
beads factory in Ledsam street, Birmingham,
which comprised 200 pounds OF nitro glycerne,
600 pounds OF nitric acid, and 700 pounds OF
sulphuric acid. He also stated that he had ex-
amined the portion OF tho local government
board offices, which was wrecked by explosives
and gave IL as his opinion that 20 pounds Of
niiro-glycerine had caused the damage.
The case for the prosecution was then de-
clared closed, and Mr.. Clark, @. O., began his
argument on behalf OF DIR. Gallagher. He
declared that there was no occasion to defend
the prisoner against the charge OF leyying war
against the government, az no evidence had
been adduced to show that he was guilty OF
that offence.
Mr.. Bright on the American Tariff.
Right Hon. John Bright delivered an adj
dress at Bingey Hall, Bennington. yesterday
before an audience OF over 20,cso PERSONS
more than 150 addresses OF congratulation
from variousliberal associations were presented
to him. Great enthusiasm prevailed. Mr.
Bright in his speech reviewed the events of the
last 80 years and laid stress upon the enormous
advantages conferred upon the country by the
repeal Of the corn laws. Referring to Ameri-
ca Mr.. Bright said
Permit me to address word to the artisan
classes of the United States. / am no enemy
OF the United States. l fought her battle in
this country. tCheers) l sympathize with
her as much now as / did then, almost as much
as II born npon her soil. believe the question
in the United States between protective and
simply a revenue tariff is weaving its solution.
The opinion is growing that irresistible econ
omic facts are offering themselves for con-
man in the great republic. An extra ordinary
condition OF things exist there.
NO country OF any age ever experienced or
dreamed OF an actual surplus of revenue of
thirty million sterling. This fact Is fatal TO a
high protection party. The government does
not well know what to do with it. After an
eloquent allusion to the war which abolished
slavery, Mr.. Bright said: II believe the next
election Of President will be fought on free
trade lines. The great people of the United
States viii declare IL to be the inalienable
right OF every American citizen TO spend his
money in the worlds cheapest market
Sentences OF Nihilists COMMITTED.
ST. PErERsBURG, June 13-The Gar has
commuted the death sentences of the Nihilists
Bogonovitch, Teloff and Bontzitch 70 penal
servitude for an indefinite period, reduced the
life sentence OF Stefanovitoh 20 eight years
penal servitude, and the sentences of the
women Lizofskaya and Pribylena to four years
penal seryitade. He has also mitigated other
sentences.
Balloon Rescued in the North Sea.
BoULoGNE, June 13.-The balloon in which
the aeronaut l. Hoste left Boulogne Saturday
was recovered In the North Sea the same day
by French lugger bound for Antwerp. M.
Il Hoste was also rescued.
German Politics.
BuRLIN, June 13-In relation to the retire
ment from political life OF Herr Won Benning-
sen, 1t is stated that after the receipt of the
last note addressed to Prussia by the Vatican,
Bismarck was undecided as to whether he
should break off negotiations with the Vatican.
He therefore sounded Herr Won Benningsen
on the subject OF effecting a compromise
with the latter party--the National Liberals.
The interview convinced both that common
policy was impossible and Bismarck decided
to rely on the clerical and conservative msior-
ity.
In the debate yesterday on the church bill
in the lower house OF the Land-tag, Herr
Windthorst, the ultramoutane leader, reitera-
ted the hope that the Government and the
Conservatives would unite and improve the
bill By accepting the amendments proposed
by the centre party. IL they did not accept
them be said the centre would reject the whole
measure.
The special committee OF the Reichstag
which was appointed TO consider the work
mems accidenx insurance bill. recommended
that Parliament decline TO accept the propoe-
ais OF the Government and demand a new bill
allowing rural laborers TO share the benefits of
insurance against accidents.
Mind Reading.
LONDON, June 13.-Mr Lobouchere, Mp,
recently challenged Irving Bishop, the thought
reader, to tell the number OF a bank note
known only TO Mr.. Labouchere and to Mr.
Firth, M. p, the latter 10 hold the bank note
Mr.. Labouchere put up e1o00 against R100, the
proceeds to be devoted to charity. Three
Thousand persons were present at st. James
Hall last evening TO see the result, but owing
10 disputes concerning the conditions neither
Mr. Labouchere nor Mr.. Firth was present
However, note belonging to one OF the audi
ence was placed in the hands of Col. Stratham
and Bishop guessed the number at the first
attempt He now claims that he won the
Gl000 The audience was disorderly.
Conversion of a Mussulman to Chris
tianity.
CAIRO, June 13.-Some excitement has been
caused here on account OF the conversion of a
young Mahommedan by American missionaries.
Arab fanatics attempted to maltreat the con-
vert, but Sir Edward Malet, the British Con-
sui General, interfered and protected him. II
is probable that he will be sent to Cyprus for
safety.
LONDON June 13-This afternoon Truth
states that the Queen has quite recovered from
the injury to her knee The depression of Her
Maiesty's spirits Is, however, said to cause
some anxiety, owing 10 its influence on her
general health IL is the intention of the
Queen TO leave Scotland on the Goth inst, and
arrangements for her departure are now being
made.
The Murder of Lord Mountmorris.
DUBLIN, June 13.-An inquiry into the muir
der of Lord Mountmofris has been in progress
at Clonbur during the past week. 1t is ex-
peeted that number OF other arrests will be
made Of persons suspected Of connection with
the murder.
A Parnellite Elected TO the Commons.
DUBLIN, June 13.--Mr. Small, Parnellite,
has been elected without opposition 10 a seat
10 the House of Commons for county Wexford
made vacant by the resignation Of Mr.. Byrne,
home ruler.
One Hundred and Fifty Persons Killed by
a Powder Explosion.
LONDON, June 13.-Later accounts regarding
the explosion Of the powder magazine at Sou
tart, state that 150 persons were killed and 50
wounded Two hundred barrels OF gunpowder
and COCO cartridges we're destroyed
Threatening Condition of Affairs at
shanghai.
The Standards Shanghai dispatch dated
Monday, says the situation is becoming very
serious. Chinese troops are massing around
the city. very uneasy feeling prevails
among Foreigners with regard to the uupro-
tecied condition OF foreign settlements.
Powder Explosion-Ten Men Crushed to
Death.
ST. PErERsDuRG June 13--An explosion
took place today In the gun powder factory at
Ochta, one mile east OF this city. No details
have yet been received. Three stories OF the
barracks at Kaluga, In the government OF the