The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-12-28
FOREIGN.
A LamentabIe State of Affairs in
the Servian Army.
They Suffer TWO Defeats from the
BuIgarians.
The Run1or that the Brisson Ministry
viii Resign Confirmed.
Deadly Encounter Between Local
Factions in Ireland.
An Edinburg Wool Broker Suspends ;
Liabilities s75o.ooo.

SOFIA, Dec. 26-Prince Alexander entered
Sofia today at the head of six regiments of
infantry, one regiment of cavalry and three
batteries of artillery. He was received with
great enthusiasm by the inhabitants The
city was gayly decked with flags and to-
night is brilliantly Illuminated Many ban
ners bearing patriotic inscriptions were dis
played at various points. One of these read:
"Honor and Glory to the Victory of Slivnit-
"a, Dragoman Pass, Tsar1brod and Prot"
SOFIA, Dec. 27.-The Servian troops today
made an attack on Bulgarian frontier vii
lage, and were twice repulsed. Three Bull
garian soldiers were wounded, The Bull
garian government will send q note to the
powers, protesting against Servia'S violation
of the treaty of armistice.
LONDON, Dec. 26-The Post publishes
letter today from its Belgrade correspondent
revealing lamentable state of affairs in the
Seryian army. 1t seems that there is almost
q total absence of military discipline. 1t is
difficult, the correspondent says, to say
where the most of the blame is to be laid;
whether upon the ineffciency of the officers,
or upon the natural insubordination and un-
tractableneSs of the men. King Milans life
is being constantly threatened and several
attempts to assassinate him have actually
been made. The king bravely dsregards
them and struggles manfully to bring order
out of chaos, and to get his forces into better
shape in view OF the possible reopening of
hostilities after the armistice 1t is well
known in Belgrade, says the correspondent,
that Milan was deceived in regard to the eff
fective strength of his army, in the same
way that Napoleon Ill. was before the open
ing of the Franco-Prussian war. A ring of
corrupt officials in the capital are RESPONSE
BILE for the weakness displayed in the field
and for the humiliating position in which
Servia now finds herself. Under the Yigor-
GUS head of General Harvatovich, who was
recalled from foreign mission as the one
man capable of redeeming the kings shat
tered forces, there has been a marked i'm
proyement in the condition and management
Of the troops, but at best Servia will be
heavily handicapped in any military move
ments that may be undertaken in the near
future.
A DefauIting Wool Broker.
LONDON, Dec. 27.-Robert Girdwood,
wool broker of Edinburgh, has suspended
payment with liabilities of e150000 and has
fled to Spain. 1t is stated he is guilty of de-
falcations to the amount of 95o000.
Pope Leo in Feeble Health.
ROME, Dec. 26.-The Pope is suffering
from kidney complaint, and has been order
ed by physicians to take complete rest.
International Art Exhibition.
BEBLIN, Dec. 26.-An international art ex-
hibtion will open in Berlin on May IS, 1886
The historical department will be promin-
ent part of the exhibition, and will cost
tune professions to illustrate Greek work
of art, and diorama of the German-African
possessions and the Egyptian temple.
Meeting of the Spanish Chambers.
MADRID. Dec. 26-The Chambers met to-
day for the first time since the death of the
king Senior CardOvas del CASTILLO was
elected President of the Chamber of Dep
uties by a majority of 10. The voting show
ed a serious split in the Royalist party.
Senior ia acfnIIn made q triOfia cnQorh in
the course of which he took occasion to
eulogize the late king. His tribute to the
memory of the late king was received with
cheers, and amid shouts of sLong live the
Queen Regent" the Senate by unanimous
vote adopted a resolution to send an address
of coincidence to the Queen.
Arms for Turkey.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, Dec. 26-Sixty thous-
and rifles manufactured by the Providence
Tool Company have arrived in this city.
These rifles will be used to complete the
armlng of the modified forces of Turkey.
French Ministerial Troubles.
PARIS, Dec. pa cabinet meeting was
held today, at which President GreYy pre-
sided.
The rumor that the Brisson ministry will
resign after the presidential elections on
Monday next is confirmed
In the Senate today M. Goblet, Minister of
L uDllC 1uSIIuCllUu, MlbuuIdWdl
of the stipends of the clergy, who, he said,
while receiving government pay, were at
tacking the government. He regretted that
the clergy had not followed the moderate
counsels of the Pope
The Tonquin and Madagascar credits were
adopted by vote of 225 to 81.
war Among Local Factions in ire
land.
DUBLIN, Dec. 26.-The bad feeling among
the local factions in Ireland continues to
give the authorities great concern. Yester-
day house in Creagh Lane, Limerick, Occu-
pied by man named Blake, was besieged
by his political opponents: The assault
seems to have been expected, and the friends
ef Blake were not slow in rallying to his de-
fense, when they Immediately engaged in a
desperate conflict with the besieging party.
Women as well as men took sides in the
battle, and sticks, stones, guns and pistols
were handled with savage earnestness. 1t
was fully two hours before the police sue
ceeded in restoring order. At least twenty
persons, including several women, were
dangerously wounded in the battle
Or. Pasteur's Patients.
PARIS, Dec. 26.-Dr. Pasteur is now well
children. They are doing remarkably well,
and the doctor expresses himself entirely
pleased with the symptoms So far there
have been no signs of inflammation, which
IS particularly gratifying, and the ehlldren
sleep soundly and eat well. The doctor has
taken the greatest interest in the children,
and they are shown the utmost kindness, not
only by him, but by all connected with his
establishment. Mrs. Ryan, the devoted
mother of Paddy Ryan, who insisted on go
ing with her boy, although in no condition to
travel, will very likely be confined in a day
or so. The children have received numerous
presents and are fitted out with new holiday
clothes. They will sail Jan. 9th for home.
Marcus Norton's Valve Suits.
DOVER, N. H., Dec. 26.-Col. w. II. Haelkett of
Portsmouth, clerk Of the United States Court for
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