The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1884-06-20

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De Gaien, the assassin Of Col sudeikin, has
been arrested In Berlin and will be surren-
dered to Russia.
The French minsterof the interior has issued
decree forbiddlng bull fights. Disgusting
scenes Of cruelty have recently been Witnessed
st bull fights in various parts Of France.
Queen victoria was present at the erection
at Balmoral Of . bronze statue to John Brown,
which represents him q attired in Highland
costume. The statue was placed within view
Of the queens apartments
Opinion at Cairo favors the theory Of mas
sacre at Berber. II is reported that Gen Cor
is marching toward Dongola with s., 600 troops
He hopes to capture the town before the feast
Of Ramadao, June %
The Kalomite- Hess affair is settled satisfac-
tory The morgsnatic marriage is annullcd,
Madame Kalomire is created Countess Won
Rornrod and received En-, 600, and an annual
income Of 4l0, 600, and it is stipulated that she
Baron Nordernskjold, the Swedish explorer,
is going to London, seeking subscriptions to
meet the expenses Of On expedition to the South
pole. The baron estimates the expedition will
cost 100000. The Spanish government prom
isetl to ply part Of the expenses Of the enter
prise.
The Marquis de Caux denies that he and his
wife are going to set up again together. Years
are beginning to tell on him. The face is red
der than it used to be, gray hairs are beginning
to show, and he not only requires wider
waistcoats but there 10 . large fold Of flesh at
collar.
-DeLesseps, in responding to toast at Min
lister Morton's banquet in Paris, in honor of the
completion of the Bartholdi statue, said he
the world should reach America, Americans
woula be good enough to abrogate the clause Of
their tariff law which weighs 30 heavily upon
foreign works Of art
The Osservatore Romano publishes an Of
fetal report Of progress made in the work Of
the sacred congregation in America since 1709
The report shows that since the foundation of
the see Of Baltimore, twelve ecclesiastical pro-
vinces have been erected in America with 12
metropolitan sees, 81 episcopal sees, vicar
iates apostolic and prefecture apostolic.
The Irish American dynamiters in Paris have
decided to act independently of Stevens. They
hold secret congress- next week to discuss the
fusion Of the extreme sections. Itis believed
the next attempt of the dynamiters in London
will be upon bridges and wharves by torpedo.
The Martin states that the Clan Ma Gael recent
ly planned the perpetration OF fresh outrage
in London.
A popular demonstration in favor of the
franchise bill has been arranged to take place
in London August next twill be the greatest
popular display that has been made In London
since 1867. Trades, agricultural and lab6rers'
unions throughout the country are sending
deputPtions to take part in the arrangements
for the demonstration. The movement is
meant to over awe the house of lords
The Maori king, Tawlri,. and his attendant
chiefs, occupied seats in the gallery of the
house Of commons, and appeared almost as
much bored by the debate as they were by the
services in st Paul's last Sunday. One Of
them loudly expressed his disgust, in robust
Maori profanity, at not being permitted to
smoke villainous,looking pipe with which he
was provided: All were overcome by the heat,
which was really intolerable in the gallery,
and loosening and discarding the uncomfort.
able garments of civilization, they slumbered
and snored through most Of their visit.
Another aggressive step has been taken by
Secretary Cornwall, Of the Irish postoface de-
psrtment in his action for libel against william
OBrien, n p, editor of United Ireland, for
publishing charges Of CELESTIAL practices" and
rascality against Mr.. Cornwall in connection
with Inspector French and other Castle officials
On motion Of Mr.. Cornwalls counsel, the
court Of queens bench Of Dublin has notified
Mr. O'Brien to abstain from publishing prelim-
mary adverse comments on the libel acfion in
which he has lately been indulging in every is
sue Of his paper, under penalty Of his impris-
onment for contempt Of court