The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-03-19
O'Donovan Rossa and the Patriotic
Brotherhood Conspiracy.

LONDON, March 17.-It is stated that mag
istrate has unearthed astounding evidence con-
Meeting O'Donovan Rosa with the Patriotic
Brotherhood conspiracy.
An examination shows that the case and CON
tents of explosive material used in the attempt
to blow up the London Times office Thursday
night are exactly similar to those found after
the recent explosion in Glasgow
Lord Dunraven intends to propose at the
present session of Parliament motions in favor
OF legislation on behalf of the Irish laborers,
and for a large scheme Of emigration in order
TO prevent recurrence of distress in Ireland
DUBLIN March ia key has been OBJ
tanned at Cross MagIey to important cipher des-
patches.
Mr. Biggar arrived at Waterford yesterday
70 appear IN court TO answer to the charge OF
uttering sedltious language in speech last
december. 1t is expected, however, that the
Crown will apply for charge of venoe in his
case.
HAyER, March 17.--Tobn Walsh was released
from custody yesterday.
NEW YORK, March 17.-Alexander M. Sulli.
van, member Of Parliament has written let
ter to Mr.. Meehan, editor OF the Irish Ameri-
can or this city, in which he heartily condemns
the avowed dynamite policy of O'Donoyan
Rossa and others in this country He points
ont the TACT that such methods OF murderous
ana secret warfare are bonnd to react against
the Irish people at home by making tie Brit
ish Government more coercive and tyi annical.
an instance of which can be pointed out in the
results following the Cavendish-Burke assas
sinatiOn, which has damaged the cause of Irish
nationality both in England and America,
The writer concludes by asking Nationalists in
America to weigh fairly what he says, and that
his remonstrances are wrung from him by con-
sideratlons for the welfare of the Irish people
and the honor nf fha Tric1
The French Anarchists.
PARIS, March 17.-It is stated that Louise
Michel has fled to Switzerland. Reassuring
telesrams have been received from projects
throughout the country. Precautions, how
ever, nave been taken in the provinces to pre-
vent any disorder on Sunday.
Lady Florence Dixie Assaulted.
LONDON, March 1S.-Lady Florence Dixie
was attacked at Windsor yesterday by two men
disguised in women's clothes. Ter dress was
cut with daggers in several places, but she re-
ceived no injury. Lady Florence was walking
IN secluded spot near the woods when two
men asked her what time it was. She replied
she had no watch, and afterwards noticed they
wore women's clothes; their faces had been
shaved. Much alarmed she started to walk
away, followed by the men, one of whom
seized her. She struggled to escape but seeing
the daggers fell in a swoon. This took place
at 4 IN the afternoon and she did not recover
her senses until 4.45 p. m.
Lady Florence has been prostrated today
The story OF the affair was ELECTED from her
only at intervals. The saving of her life is at
trlbuted to her st. Bernard dog, which it is
supposed, protected her while she Law in the
swoon. Lady Florence had no reason to sus-
peet immediate danger although she had been
somewhat fearful since the receipt of letters
about the Land League. The last thing she
remembers is one of the men pushing a guam
tlty OF mud into her mouth. On her recovery
she found that both palms were cut across and
her gloves severed. There were two dagger
holes, two inches apart, in the right breast of
her dress. A broad steel corset rib had been
broken BY the weapon, which had penetrated
to the inner lining Of her dress at the first
stroke and to her corset at the second stroke,
Lady Florence supposed that she unconscious
ly struggled with the men, assisted by her dog
until the scoundrels were disturbed by a cart
passing the woods. She received threatening
letters while in ireland recently One of the
men wore green dress and large hat with a
veil The yelled man attempted the assassina-
tion. No arrests have been made The police
have slight clue to the scoundres. It is be-
lleYed the men were titten in the struggle
Parnen Starts for Paris.
Il is stated that Parnell started for Paris yes
terday evening.
Laying the Corner stone.
DRESDEN, March 18.-Bishop LittIeiohn laid
the cornerstone of the new American church
present at the ceremony.
The Paris Emente.
PARIS, March 18.-Up to $50 o'clock this af-
ternoon the day has been even quieter than
usual. There has been nothing unusual even
at the Champs de Mars whore meeting of the
Communists was announced to take place, or
at Pere la Chacise cemetery, where many of
the slain Communists were buried
In the provinces the only incidents had been
a small meeting at st. EtienAe, which was dis
persed without resistance, and similar meet
ing at Roubaix, the dispersal of which was At
tended with slight resistance and the arrest of
eight persons. There has been ne display of
troops In Paris.
Midnight,-The city at this hour is tranquil
Michel, at the meeting shouted "Long live
the commune" and sang "Carmagnole."
Freed from the Clutches of the Law.
DUBLIN, March 1S.-Rowles, one of the pris-
oners awaiting trial in connection with the
Phoenix Park murders, died in an epileptic fit
in Kilmainham jail tonight
Meeting of Anarchists.
GENEVA, March 18.-An anarchist meeting
was held here last evening, at which the exist
ing social system was denounced as an organ
lied infamy.
Foreign Notes.
A correspondent at Berlin says Prince Bis
marck hes abandoned his intention of submit
ting bill for the revision of the May laws un-
til more positive and conciliatory results are
curia.
The whole country on the border of the
Transveal is in state of anarchy. The ma
tives are arming against the Beers
1t is stated that Gen. Timasheff, Russian ex.
Minister of the Interior, has been arrested in
connection with the defalcation of M. Makoff
who committed suicide recently M. Perslileff,
formerly Director Of the Post Office, has sur
rendered himself to the police He has con-
fessed his implication in frauds.
The German Government has notified China
that it disavows the taking possession of the
district of Swatow, and that the German CON
sui there has been recalled.
Gathering OF Communists.
PARIS, March 18.-A number of Communists
! held punch" in Rue Temple to-day and
toast was drunk in honor of the commune and
revolutionary speeches made. The baptism of
| child ended the proceedings.
PARIS, March 1S.-7 P. M.-The city is quiet.
| Several drunken anarchists have been arrested
At a meeting of 5000 Socialists at Frasserie
| des Paquis an uproar took place. fighting en-
| sued Nnd the doors of the place were broken
| The meeting afterwards broke up. La Chapelle
| Jotfrin, a member of the municipality in a
| speech eulogizing the Commune advised the
workmen to ABSTAIN from disorderly nantes
| tation.
Byrne Resigns.
| LONDON, March 18.-Mr. Byrne has resigned
the secretaryship of the National land and
labor league of Great Britain.
MINOR TELEGRAMS
DIR. Carver and Capt Bogardus shot the