The Portland daily press., 1885-03-16
The Chinese Deny that the French Occupy
the Heights of Kee-XunU.

The Chinese Deny that the French Occupy
the Heights of Kee-Lung.
LONDON, March 1.-THE Chinese embassy in
London deny that the French troops have occupied
the Heights Of e-Lung, as claimed in Paris. The
members of the embassy say that the French after
fighting several days and losing 500 men, succeeded
in occupying two positions commanding the road
across the island between Kee-Lung and Fam-Sui,
but that the Chinese still hold all the other forts
bassy. the French have made their first and only
successful advance since their landing at KeeLung
last September.
PARIS, March 15.-The Gaulois says the Chinese
government has asked the mediation of the United
States with France but that President Cleveland is
not disposed to interfere.
Death of "A Famous German Doctor.
BERLIN, March 14.-Frederick Theodore Ere
richs, distinguished medical professor and author
is dead. He was born at Aurich in Hanover
March "a, 1919, and was educated sat Gottingen.
He occupied chair at the university of Kiel then
at Bresau and in 1853 was called to the university
Of Berlin. During the Franco-German war he was
physician-in-chef OF the army. In 1854 he receiv-
ed from the King of Prussia the decoration of the
Red Eagle and the title of privy counsellor.
Trade Mark Treaty Approved.
BERNE, Switzerland, March IA
The Federal Council has approved the United
States treaty Tor the protection Of trade marks.
ParnelIites will Oppose nm Address to
the Prince of Wales.
DUBLIN, March 14.-The Parnell members of the
corporation of Dublin, at a meeting this afternoon.
Prince of Wales, though disclaiming any wish to
show disrespect to his royal highness
Minister Lowell said TO Have Resigned,
LONDON. March 14.-It is reported that some
time ago Minister Lowell sent his resignation to the
United States government.
More Fenian Leaders Expelled from
France.
PARIS March 14.-An immense sensation has
been caused in this city by the stand which the au.
thorties have taken towards the Fenian agitators
n addition En-
gene Davis and John Morrisey, which were made
yesterday afternoon. the policemen have this
and ano ther Fenian who name has not been
learned. Mrs. Stephens was also arrested, but was
subsequently released. All the prisoners under
arrests already made are apparently only begin
ming of what is contemplated the part Of the au-
thorities. Warrants for the expulsion of other
Fenian leaders have been issued and further arrests
are expected
Stephens, Davis Morrisey and Leroy were taken
to the frontier of France Today and warned not to
to proceed to Havre so that he might take steamer
for America, but the authorities refused to grant
his request. Davis and Morrisey, who are con-
fined here were subjected to an examination this
morning.
Affairs in Egypt.
KoRTI, March 14.-Major Turner has reserved
letter dated Berber March 2, in which the writer
says: Many of the Inhabitants who are in sympathy
with the government Of the Khedive sent their re-
spects to General Wolseley. They have heard of
the equitable treatment OF the natives by the Eng
lish and selling them their produce. They wish
for the success of the English forces the Mahda
laws are disliked by them. The army here consists
OF 3400 men, with three cannon and 1000 Reming-
ton rifles, many OF which however are useless
There are also two steamers. The rumors that the
Mahdi has great army are false his troops having
dispersed, some at Metemneh and some at Aba
Hamed: They will never fight against the English
second time. The letter concludes: "Fear not
the power OF the rebels" During the week ten sol
diers stationed at Kort have died from euterc fe-