The Portland daily press., 1884-01-28
PORElGN.
A Hurricanes Work in England
and France.
Many Vessels Wrecked and Buildings
Demolished.
Several People Killed by Falling
Buildings.
AN AUSTRIAN VILLAGE BURNING
UP.
Fourtssn PeFaeas KILLED in Wales
Collie Y.

Fourtosn PeFaeas Killed in Wales
Collie y.
LONDON, Jan. 27.-The wind blew hurri-
cane last night. Much dsmage was done in
London and maSy persons wsrs injured. Tbs
glass roofs Of the Westminster aquarium were
demolished, causing panic among the audi
ence in which several persons were hurt. A
printing Office in Haymarket was unroofed and
a boy killed by falling debris. Many vessels
were wrecked off he coast and large number
of lives lost. The telegraph wires to the Con-
tnent and the Atlantic cables wero interrupt
cd several hours.
Reeorts from al parts OF the Kingdom agYea
that the gale Of Saturday was Of almost uu-
parallsled severity. At Hastings the theatre
and pier had to be closed, electric lights along
the parade were quenchea and the seas dashed
over the streets making walking dangerous
At Monmouth the Wye and Monnow rivers
oveFiowed banks and highways we're flooded.
Southampton and East BORNE suffered severe
ly. At Torquay there were many casualties
and many boats were sEamped. Shops on the
Isle of Wigh. closed early Saturday owing to
the hurricane. At Eewry masy houses were
unroofed, and the police barracks rendered un-
tenable. At Leeds the roof Of dwelling col
lapsed killing the sdaughtar Of laborer and
iujuring four cons. No boats were allowed to
leave Portsmouth. The Free Thinkers Hall
there was completely demolished bY wind.
The British bark Hokonis which sailed from
y n n IL y -a.9. \
which returned to Lough Foyle for shelter
parted her cables and was driven to sea. 1t is
feared that the vessel and all hands have been
lost. The hurricane demolished an iron chapel
at New Castle, and the roof in falling killed
woman and two children.
Seven bodies have been waahed ashore at
Hythe.
PARIS, Jan. ga destructive storm ragged
here last night seyering railwaysand telegraph
communication in ell directions. Tbs gale
has done much damage in the suburbs and
many persons were injured while walking in
the streets. An immense number of lamp
and windows were smashed, scaffolds over
thrown, trees upEooted and chimneys de-
stroyod.
Terrible CoIlicry Explosion.
An explosion occurred today in colliery In
Rhondda Valley, Wales, killing eleven per-
sons. A rescuing party of three men, includ-
ing the manager of the colliery who snbse-
quently descended into the mine were also
killed.
An Austrian village On Fire.
VIENNA, Jan. 27A despatch received here |
early this morning reported that the Austrian |
village of Brsnsdorf was on Ore and violent
gale blowing.
Encreasca Guty GA Tobacco nnd Cigars.
SIDNEY, N. s. W, Jan. 26-In the Legisla-
ture yesterday the Colonial Treasurer in his
financial statement gave notice that the duty
on manufactured tobacco would be raised to
half a crown per pound, and the duty on cigars
six shillings.
Kerr Lasksr's Ecmains.
BERLIN, Jan. 26.-Tha remains OF Herr
Laaker arrived from BremerhRven at midnight
There was no official reception of the body.
About one hundred people were present at the
depot, including members OF Weldock and
workmsn's societies, several Representatives Of
the local and foreign press and lumber OF
ladies'. The railway carriage Containing the
remains was decorated with garlands and black
and white ribbons. The body will be solemnly
conveyed to the synagogue this evening.
Reducing the Production sf Warn.
LONDON Jan. 26-At meeting OF the Old
ham Limited Liability Association, represent
ing several million spndles, resolution was
adopted to sprtail the production Of yarn in cr-
Ger to prevent any increase in stock.
GaIes nj nd Floods.
Fnsioas gales continue throughout Great |
Britain. Telegraph lines are disabled and the |
transmission of dispatches is much delayed. |
There was thunder storm at Cork, ireland, |
today. The river Lee is swollen by rain and
much damage has been done on its hanks.
Short Time Recommended.
# tha
last evening resolution was passed ADVISING
the proprietors OF the Blackburn Enill to work
their looms only three days in the week.
General Gsordon's Views on the Egyptian
Situation.
The Times correspondent says that Gen.
Gordon shares fully Sir Evelyn Barng's views
in regard to the necessity of a withdrawal from
Kharto1n as the sole alternative. General
Gordon is willing to recommend the retention
of the Soudsn, and II Great Britain will paY
for its reconquest, will undertake to govern
the country.
Martial Enw in vieunn.
VIENNA Jan, 26-Count Won Taafe, Presi-
dent Of the Council ani Minister of the Ints-
flor, will introduce ia the Reichsrath today a
bill directed against Socialists, proclaimng
kind Of martial law in Vienna. This measure
WAS prepared somo time ago. The Eecent
crimes have rendered it's presentation adviss-
bic.
VIENNA, Jan. 27-Another son Of the mur
dered Herr Eisert has died from the effect of
wounds inflicted BY the robbers on the night of
the 10th inst
DeLong's Remains.
SAMARA, Jan. 27.-Two American officers
passed here today by mail train from Orenbnrg
conveying ten cofias containing the remains OF
Lieut.. Deleng and comrades. Ths maSor and
other officials placed wrsaths of iamortelles
| upon the collins, is the presonce OF a multi
tude of respectful spectators.
The Situation in Egypt.
CAIRO, Jaa. 27.-rhe government has bor-
r1wed e950000 from Baron Rethschild fer six
months at per cent.
General Gordon, his military secretary Lieu
| tenant Colonel Stewart, aud the new Sultan Of
| Darfour started for Khartoum yesterday even
| ing. General Gordon has had 4le4 900 ster-
| ling placed at his disposal for military pur-
/ poses. Telegraphic communication with
| Khartoum has been restored The Governor
OF Dongoa has telegrsphad the Khedive that
\ many tribes including the powerful Bicharieh
| tribe, have submitted to Baker Pasha, the mil
| itary commander at Suskim. They ask for
the remission of six months taxes and also
| that thev he reeompensed for losses incurred
in the rebellion.
| KuARroUM, Jan. 27.-Steamers recently
| sent 10 clear the Blue Nile have failed in their
| purpose. There we're attacked by rebels with
| great fury. The latter waded ont to the at
| tack and were only repulsed after eighty rock
1 cts hadgbeen fred into their ranks and after
| they had suffered heavy loss
E Mahdi left El Obeid nine days ago and
| his destination is unknown. He has 81 600
| men and plenty of ammunition and Krupp
| guns El Mahdi lost only 800 men during his
engagement with Hicks Pasha.
Almost Panic in IA Paris Theatre.
PARIS, Jan. 27.-Mme. Sara Bernhardt made
| a great success in "Dame aux Camellia" at
| Port st. Martin Theatre last night. A
| temporary panic was caused among her au-
dience by the sudden quenching of the gas
lights aud cries wero raised to turn off the gas
| The sannling Of doors by the wind and roar
of the tempest drowned the voices of the ac-
tors Nine. Bernhardt's foot was wounded by
| fragment from q broken window.
THE DOMINION.