The Portland daily press., 1883-10-23
FOREIGN.
Gen. Pryor. view. lof o,Donnelp. Case.

GEN. Pryor's Views of O'DonneIps Case.
LONDON, Oct. 22.-Gen. Pryor, ODonnell's
American counsel, in an interview said he
was satisfied that O'Donnell killed Carey In
self-defence. He say 1t would be proved be-
yond question at the trial that ODonnell went
TO Africa with no design of killing Carey, and
was unaware of the latter's presence on board
the steamer when he embarked. Carey, ac-
cording to Gen. Pryor's theory, finding himself
discovered, provoked quarrel in order to an
ticipste the blow which he expected O'Don.
nell, as an lrishman, would strike. Man
slaughter, in Gen. Pryor's opinion, was the
utmost O'Donnell could be found guilty Of
Every effort is being made to bring the wit
nesses from Cape Town to England. 81 be-
lieve," Mr.. Pryor said, "that ODonnell will
have fair trial. l find that there is no preiu-
dice against him. do not expect that will
take public part in the trial, but simply help
the other counsel by consultation and sugges-
ton. L shall remain in London until the trial
is finished have seen O'Donnell and he i'm
presses me as a simple-minded ingenious
young Irishman, anything but an assassin.
Inc trial will occur in the middle of Novem-
Der and last two or three days"
Resignation of the French Ambassador at
Madrid.
The Paris correspondent of the Daily News
reports that the French ambassador at Mad
rid has resigned and it is believed that he will
be succeeded by General Billott.I
Noted Spanish Naval Oaicer Retires TO
Private Life.
ROME, Oct. 22.-Admiral Acton has resigned
the Office of minister of marine because, hav-
ing secured the adoption OF his favorite type of
ironclads in the italian navy, and having re-
formed the naval administration generally he
wishes to retire to private life.
Critical EIlness of the Bishop Of Peter
borough.
LONDON Oct. 22.-The bishop of Peterbor-
ougb, who was recently convalescent, has had
a serious relapse.
A Royal Betrofhal.
BERLIN, Oct. 22.-The Princess Victoria,
daughter of the Crown Prince Frederick Will
sam, has been betrothed to the hereditary
Fr1ce of Anahit.
The New Portuguese Cabinet.
The allowing appointments have been made
III the Po.tugese cabinet: Senior Barjova Fre-
itas, Miniss,r of the Interior, vice Senior Ri
belro da Fonsaca; Senior Lopo Vaz, Minister
Senior Hintz RAisro; Minister Minister Of Of Finance finance
vice Senior de FoAtss; Pereira de Mello, Senior
Barboza Bucage, Minister of Marine, vice
Senior de Mello Eouvea; Senior Penheiro
Chagas, Minister Il Public Works, vice
The Earthqu axe i'm Turkey.
SMYRNA, Oct. 22.-Th. people in the earth
quake district are afraidto enter their houses,
| although there have been 10 fresh shocks to-
| day Two English men-otwar arrived here
today to render assistance to Nnfferers from the
recent earthquake, and anothty English vessel
has gone to the Island of Chios Several for
eign gunboats has gone to Chesmeh on the
same charitable mission.
ru The Socialists Journal.
ST. PETERSBURG, Oct. o. The arst num-
Der of the Socialist paper, "Will of the Peo-
pie" printed abroad has reached htre. 1t
contains letter from the Nlhilist prisoner
Netschajeff to the Gar. Netschajeff was con-
demned 10 years ago and was supposed tO be
dead. The writer complains of inhumanil7 of
the prison officials and terrible treatment to
which ne and his fellow prisoners are sub
iected: says he has recently been deprived OF
the little light hitherto allowed him. The
journal adds that the letter was written in
blood on printed paper and that great por-
tion therefore was illegible. The letter crea-
ted much excitement and sensation among
Nihiiists in st. Petersburg.
War Cioud in the East.
LONDON, Oct. GA dispatch from Hong
Kong states that reliable advices from Yum
Nan confirm the report that the Chinese are
visiting the Black Flags in AMMAN, who mum.
Der 5000 men, exclusive of those in the garri-
sons at Bach Mini and Sontay. The viceroy OF
Canton objects to foreigners traversing the
streets of the city. He has 10000 men concen-
trated la the vicinity Of Canton, ostensibly on
account of anticipating a popular commotiOn,
expected French attack. The viceroy has
asked for loan of 100000 taels, which he
alleges is needed for the payment of losses in
Cured in the recent rioting. His agents are
also asking for aims.
The latest advices from Tonouin report all
quiet there.
The people in Yum Nan believe that the
Chinese army is preparing to wage a war Of
determination against all foreigners.
The viceroy of Canton complains of the
mi hdra ua Of IA hoa nj,
ON board the watchman charged with drown
ing Chinaman. The viceroy has demanded
that the watchman be handed over to the
British courts for trial. The Portuguese offic.
ials in reply said the prisoner was at Wacoa.
Ii the Chinese wished they could prosecute
him there. This may lead to trouble with
Portugal.
HoNa KONG, Oct 22.-Decisive action of
French forces from Ha MOI against the Black
Flags at Bach Ninh is impending. Admiral
Conrbit has taken command and will tmmedi-
ately begin an active campaign.
The pirates VINO were menacing Hal Phong
were driven from the coast by French gun
boats.
Another Explosion ina a Mime.
BARNsLEY, Eng, Oct. 22.-Another explo.
sion of coal damp occurred in Wharncliffe
Carlton mine while an exploring party were
plosion of Thursday night. Several explorers
we're injured and two killed.
Foreign Notes.
A coliery explosion at Stoke-on-Trent,
Eng, yesterday, killed six miners.
Slight earthquake shocks have been felt at
Trieste and Malta.
The French government is opposed to the
expulsion of the Orleanist princes.
After recess the House of Depu ties adopt
ed resolution No. s, and pending the consid-
GRAFTON of resolution No. 8 adjourned.
THE DOMINION.