Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-06-27
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TouLoS, June &.-Ei1ht deaths from
cholera were reported Yesterday. Tie
Authorities are spartng no effort 30 sup
press the outbreak
Eears Of Dyna0ife
VKxSA, June "a bomb filled With
powerful explosive Was found in the
shrubbery near the Exhibition rosunda.
All the public boildinSs ara carefully
searched owing to fears Of outraSee sy
the Anarchists The main sewers.
which the Anarchists threatened, are
repeatedly inspected.
Troublesome Chinese.
PARIS. June &.-Hsnoi dispatches
state that Chinese regulars with artil-
lery intrenched themselves at Langoon
in violation of tue treaty and attacked
the French forces Monday on the
march, killing q. General Megreilt
Immediately set ous with reinforce
meats General Milos telegrsphs that
the French Numbered 700, and we're on
the way to Laneoou. Though greatly
outnunbered. they routed the Chinese.
roe French lost two officers.
After Satisfaction.
PARIS. June 6.-After the Cabinet
Council today, the Government tele-
grsphed General Millot to suspend the
departure of troops frou Tonqain. Ad
miral Courbett's squadron is ordered 10
join the naval division of Admiral Les
pes, commander of the French squad
Ron In Chinese waters. Admiral Cour-
bett will have a conference with Patre
Notre, French Ambassador, today, now
en- route to Iietsin from Hue, respect
ing measures for obtaining satisfaction
froCl China for the affair at Langoon.
Amxed Hts Seal.
Advices from Saigon state that the
Government of Cochin China had given
audieuse to tbs King of Cambodia, and
the latter affixed his seal to the procla-
nation establishing French authority
over the people in accordance with the
treaty concluded with France a few
days ago.
The Franchise Bill.
LONDON, June 26.-In the Commons
this evening, Gladstone moved that the
franchise bill be ordered 70 a third
reading. He denied that the bill was
Intended 20 make Q permanent liberal
The government, he said,
had tried it's best to avoid a conflict
With the House of Lords, but should a
conflict arise, while he would greatly
regret 1t, he had no doubt of the issue.
[ Tremendous cheers.
Sir Stafford Northcote objected to
reference to the House of
Lords.
The bill was then ordered to a third
bs unanimous vote. Toe result
was received with prolonged cheers.
what Bismarck said.
BKRLIN, June 26.-Bismarck, In the
course of speech in Parliament TODAY,
said: 81 would remind the House that
some time ago an outbreak and second
war with France was generally expect.
ed, and that An inclination therefor ex-
lsted everywhere. The different gov
ernments of France since 1870, have
maintained confidence In Germany.
Oar relations with France are as CON
and amiable as with any other
country. There exists complete trust
in reciprocal treatmant, and in our
mutual order am pleased at having an
opportunity for mentioning this fact"
Neutrality OF the surz Canal.
PARIS, June 26-B fore the vote was
taken on the Anglo French agreement,
Ferry promised the decisions of the
should not entirely deter
mine the position of Francs without the
consent of the Chamber of Deputies.
He concluded: :We are aiming at the
neutrality of Egypt, for the purpose of
obtaining the neutrality of the Suez
Canal. England has given assurance
that it shall be neutral. Under these
France, in joining the
conference, fulfilled patriotic duty"
'Cheers.)
Confirmed.
CAIRO, June 26.-Ths resorts of the
fall Of Berber are officially confirmed.
Berber WAS surprised by rebels at day
break May 26sh, and after much fight
ing, Hussien Pasha Khalifa, Governor
Of Berber, surrendered. The massacre
Of inhabitants followed. The women
and children were spared. Few men
escaped. Others were killed.
severe Halt storm.
ODESSA, June 26.-There was a severe
hail storm today in Erivan Govern
ment, in the southern part of Russia.
Hail stones fell rs large as goose eggs
Rivers were damned and the banks
badly flooded. Seventy houses were
RACED and property damaged to the
amount Of 100000 roubles. Forty lives
we're lost.
Cholera Not Extending.
PANS. June 26.-Rouvier. member for
Boucher du Ripon, stated in the Cham
Der OF Deputies today, that the number
sick from cholera at Toulon is inconsid
cradle. Although the first case occur
red June 18th, the mslady ia not ex-
tending. Persons who fed from lou.
Ion had not propagated the disease.
Getting serious.
MARsEILLEs, June 26.-Business ia at
a standstiil on account of the cholera
here and at Toulon. The public fete Of
July 14th has been given up.
Presbyterian Council.
BELFAST, June 26-fhe meeting of the
Presbyterian Council continues today.
The frateTnsl address WAS read and en-
tered. A report from Montreal asking
admission was read. Cumberland
Church was admitted.