Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-06
FOREIGN NEWS.


Prince George karageorgevich is dead.
Twenty-three lives were lost by the re-
cent collision on the Thames.
A consistory will be held at the Vatican
in September to elect cardinals.
The cholera appears to be gradually sub
siding in the south of France, and the panic
Is over.
The royal palace at Athens was burned
last night. Several fremen and sailors
were injured while fighting the flames.
The report telegraphed from Monterey
that Gen. Diaz had been shot in an alterca
ton with Gen. Rocha is entirely without
foundation.
The trial of the action for libel brought
by Crown Solicitor Bolton against Mr.. Par
nell and the other proprietor of the Dublin
United Ireland, was concluded yesterday.
Instead of the 100000 asked for by MIR.
Bolton the jury awarded him f50Odamages.
John Daley, the convicted dynamiter, has
been interviewed by London representa-
tive of the press. He says that he was one
of four conspirators whose movements were
directed from America. The bombs that
were found in his possession at the time of
his arrest were banded to him on street in
Liverpool by fellow conspirator who has
tened away. The bombs were not for use
Daley would have handed them to another
conspirator Daley suspects that one of the
conspirators turned informer.
At the conclusion of Mr. Bright's speech
in London Monday night Mr.. Chamberlain
read long and powerful attack upon the
peers 1.-The divine right of kings" he
said chad been acknowledged to be dan
gerous. The divine right Of the peers was a
ridiculous fgment. IF the lords remained
obstinate in their opposition to the popular
will the present agitation would continue to
the bitter end. He looked forward" be
said, with eager hope to the result Of this
agitation. England the chosen home of a
| self governed people, would never be sub
servient to the insolent pretentions of an
hereditary class" The meeting displayed
its approval of the sentiments expressed by
the speakers by frequent and enthusiastic
applause.
Advices from Cairo state that Maj. Hitch
ener has telegraphed for war steamers and
requirements for Dongoa in order to
protect the inhabitants, who appear TO he
loyal and less inclined TO 60 over to the
Mahd than the upper Egyptians. In the
Gladstone announced that the Earl of North
brook, first lord of the admiralty, had been
appointed to 60 to Egypt with instructions
to report upon the condition of affairs so as
to advise the English governmentas to what
counsel should be given to the Egyptian
government in the present circumstances
The Right Hon. Hugh Chlders, chancellor
of the exchequer, is going to Egypt on 8
special mission in connection with Egyp
tian finance. He is clothed with extensive
powers.
War between France and China is said tc
he unavoidable. Three transports have EN-
barked troops and stores at Brest for Ton
quin 1t is reported that Prime Ministe,
Ferry has sent his final ultimatum to Pekin
The Marquis Tseng bad conference witt
Earl Granville yesterday, and asked him tt
join European mediation in the trouble:
between France and China, but Earl Gran
Vile refused his request, and ordered thai
increased precautions be taken to guard the
English residents in Canton, Foo. Chow and
Shanghai. Admiral Courbets squadron has
taken possession of the harbor and mines
at Kee Lung, a town and treaty port oil
China in Formosa. Business at Foe Chow
is entirely suspended. The inhabitants are
flying to the interior Foreigners are
alarmed, as the natives are becoming ag
gressive. The American officials at that
port are assisting the British Admiral to the
utmost for the protection of foreigners.