The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-07-16
FOREIGN
National Fete pax in France.

PARIS, July 14-Extensive preparations
We're made for the celebration today OF the
national fete day A heavy gale prevailed
last night. which to great extent destroyed
the decorations throughout the city. The un-
yelling, in the Place Chateau d Eau, Of the
great statue OF the Republic, which was one of
the chief features of the days festivities, took
place this morning with appropriate ceremo-
monies, in the presence of Senators, members
OF the Chamber of Deputies, municipal conn
oillors and vast concourse of people. The
weather during the ceremony was cloudy.
The project Of the Seine in an address,
pointing TO the statue, in the right hand of
which is au olive branch AZ an emblem of
peace, said the Republic" holds in her hand
an olive branch showing that the period Of VIC
lence is passed and that universal suffrage has
replaced revolution. France, he said, is ur-
willing to impose her own will upon other ma
tions but wishes to i've at home free and re-
spected. Tho president OF the municipality al
so spn9e. He said he should have been happy
had an act Of clemency marked the ceremony.
This remark referred to the refusal OF the gov
eminent to grant amnesty to tho anarchists.
PARIS, July l5.--Many OF the flags displayed
yesterday in honor OF the national fete were
drapsd with Grape for Louise Michel. After
the unveiling OF the statue OF Republic two
anarchists stuck a black flag upon the statue.
The people surrounded the statue Immediate
ly, seized the flag aud tore it to pieces. One
arrest was made.
The Tamataye Affair.
The Standards despatch from Tamataye
dated June 2lst confirms the arrest of an
English missionary by the French. Three 9TH
OF English residents we're placed under tempo
rafy arrest Communication with the British
man-of-war was forbidden. The French refu-
gees from the capital who il had been feared
wore murdered, reached Tamatave in safety,
having boon well treated IN the inter ior
Disastrous Fire ia an Hungarian Town.
PEsTH, July ia large fire occurred at
Liptoszetwikot today in which number OF
persons lost their lives.
English Opposition TO De Lesseps Pro-
ject.
LONDON, July 1.-THE Standard says the
government are sounding III de Lesseps as to
whether any modification OF the agreement ia
regard to the Snez canal is possible. 1t is not
believed that Nj. de Lesseps will agree TO its
being materially modified. The son of NJ de
Lesseps was hastily summoned TO Paris yester-
day. He will return to London 10 few days.
1t seems certain that the House Of Commons
will reject the scheme. AT least thirty Liber
ais will oppose IL, and several others will abb
stain from voting omit. The Irish members
will join the Conservatives in opposition TO it,
AT meeting Of shipowners held at New
castle today, resolutions condemning the gov
ernmeDts agreement with M. de Lesseps were
passed.
International Copyright.
LONDON, July 14.-The Times this
morning says it is intimated on good authority
that renewed attempt is about to be made to
obtain an international copyright convention
between England and America. The Times
advises the promoters of the project to remem-
Der the power of less scrupulous American pub
fishers to retain their alliance even if Trey
have to sacrifice some Of the benefits of the
scheme.
No Hope for the Count de Chambord.
The condition Of The Count de Chambord is
Hnefuatipg Tha. lot tast .uaf if-
dicates that the patient is slightly better, but
there is no hope that he will last more than
a few days. The Orleans princes have made
arrangements TO leave Vienna today for
Gmnnden.
Riotous Demonstration in Behalf of the
French Anarchists.
RoUBAIx, July ia large crowd assem-
bled here today to protest against the recent
action of the Chamber of Deputies in rejecting
a amotion TO grant amnesty to the Paris and
Montceau les Mines rioters, including Louise
Michel The crowdshad previously attempted
TO invade the town hall. A police commissary
was struck ON the head aud now lies in pre-
carious condition. The mob was charged by
mounted gendarmes and six men arrested up
on whom a bludgeon aud several reyoIvers
were found.
Foreign Notes.
Two thousand weayers at Ashton-unde-Tyne
have struck work.
Fighting continues IN Zululand. II is re-
ported that CeteWayo has been defeated.
Mr.. Redmond, Parnellite, and the O'Conor
Don, Liberal, have been nominated for seat in
House OF Commons for Wexford borough to
fiji the vacancy caused by the tlon of
Mr.. Healey, VINO successfully contested lie
recent election In county Monaghan.
Affairs in Crete, owing to the resistance of
the people to the payment of taxes, are very
grave. Aolplittees are being formed through
ought the island to resist illegal measures of
the Porte. An outbreak is expected.
Gen. Brousart Won Scheliendorf, German
minister Of war, has been inspecting the fort
resses on the eastern frontier, and has drawn
up report advocating an extent OF strategic
railways in East Prussia on large scale
Donald, Currie q Cos steamer Taymouth
Castle was boarded at Tamatave, June 10th,
BY French officer, who stated the French had
taken Tamataye. The passengers were for
hidden to 90 ashore and the cargo allowed to
be landed only on payment of 1uty. A sentry
was placed on board the steamer, The cargo
and passengers were then takenito Mauritius.
The ramor that the Marquis of Ripon had
resigned the vice-royalty Of India is officially
denied.