The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-05-23
FOREIGN.
The Parneil Testimonial.


DUBLrx, May 22.-The rotunda ward meeting
last night in the interest OF the Parnell testi-
nonial was 50 crowded that the managers were
obliged q procure a large hall. The meeting
was thoroughly enthusiastic. The senior conn-
cillor of the ward and the founder of the Dab
lin Catholic Club, presided. Every mention Of
the names OF Parneli and Archbishop Cr0ka
was received with tremendous applause. The
general tone OF the meeting was respectful to-
ward the spiritual authority OF the church, but
deeply resenting tho interference Of any for
eigner in the religious, civil or political affairs
OF Ireland. A mention OF Mr.. Errington s
name was received with q storm Of groanss
Strong speeches were made by Messrs. Sexton,
O'Brien aud Sullivan. The sum OF 4lQ0 was
collected on tho platform The mayor was re-
quested to call meeting OF the corporation TO
protest against the circular from the Vatican.
Tho feeling IN Dublin over the Pope's mandate
Is daily becoming more intense
a Conspiracy Unearthed In County Mayo
An inquiry is proceeding into a murder con-
spiracy which has been unearthed In County
Mayo. The first clue to Its existence was OBJ
tanned by person who arrived with suspicious
papers In his possession. He was then released
10 act as spy. At several meetings OF the
conspirators number Of persons were named
to be murdered and the assassins were appoint
ed hy lot. La consequence two farmers were
shot and wounded. Six Of the plotters have
been arrested and are undergoing examination.
The Pope gives the French Government
. Warning.
PARIS, May 22.--Cardinal Lavigerie, Arch
bishop of Algiers, has been authorized by the
Pope 70 call the attention of tho French Gov
ernment to the difficulty the Pope has IN pre-
venting the tension between the Vatican and
France from becoming an open rupture aud 10
show IL how impatiently the enemies OF the
republic await such result The Government
has made an amioablc reply to tho Cardinals
communication.
A.
after being expelled was rearrestcd. He had
intended to found an anarchist journal.
The Rival African Explorers.
There Ia no fear OF a collision between Henry
M. Stanley and H. de Brazza, the former hav-
ing evacuated certain positions which he had
occupied under.the impression that they we're
outside Of Nakokos territory.
The Insurrection In the Soudan.
CArRo, May 22.-rhe Governor of tho Sou.
dan has telographed to the lIhedive, reporting
that after the battle Of the 29th of April the
rebel forces were pursued. Two vessels, com
mauded respectively by Hicks Pasha and Ne-
hich Bey, cut off their retreat ct the passage OF
the Nile. A majority Of the native chiefs sub
mitted to the Egyptians, and the Governor Is
sauguino that the others will follow their ex-
ample,
The Alleged Glasgow Oynamiters.EI
I,rvrRpoo1 May 22.-The hearing in the
case az tho men charged with having been con-
nected with tho dynamite conspiracy was re-
sumod this morning. Tho proceedings con-
stated Of offering evidence showing connection
Of tho prisoners with the explosion in the gas
works at Glasgow. Counsel for Deasy and
Flanagan protested that this did not concern
| their clients.
Al policeman testified that he followed o.
| Conor In London on March Oath and saw him
| examine the houses of Parliament and West
minister Abbey. The hearing was then ad-
| iourned.
Pleasure Before Business.
| IyoHDoN, May 22.-The Commons to-day by a
| vote Of 1856 yeas TO 50 nays decided to adjourn
over tomorrow derby day.
The Longfellow Bust.
| Dean Bradley has made arrangements ia
| place the bust Of Longfellow in Westminster
| Abbey between the tombs Of Chaucer and
Dryden, - 49,
| Prince Jerome Napoleon has returned &c
Paris from visit TO ex-Empress Eugene in
| England.
All the London newspapers comment favor
| ably upon the appointment OF the Marquis Of
| Lansdowne as Governor Of Canada.
The Vatican has replied to Prussia's note Il
the effect that IL cannot accept the proposals
| thereof.
The French Chamber of Deputies has adopt
| cd the American postal service bill IN sligl {
| ly modified form
| A Rome despatch says the Cabinet have re-
signed and new one will be formed.