The Portland daily press., 1885-12-18
Great Excitement Over the Proposed
Parliament for ireland.
Floods on the River Seine.

PARIS, Dec. ia sensation was caused here
today by the collapse of portion of the Ponte
Neuf which connects lie De La Cite, on which
is situated the Cathedral of NotresDame with
bridge ia Paris and one Of the Oldest, having been
begun in 1878, and completed by Henry ~ in
1904, and reconstructed in 1852; In It's centre IS
pie have gathered in the vicinity, watching the
bridge as 1T is feared it will collapse altogetner.
heavy rise in the Seine caused the disaster i TO
the bridge, The water continues to rise and dis
astrous floods are feared
More Trouble lin Burmah.
RANGooN, Dec 17.-Advices from Mandalay
state that the Dacoits made raid in the vicinity
of that place and fired on the British outposts,
wounding Mai. Walker and killing a native. The
British returned the fire. killing seven Dacoits
Tourists Snowbound in Italy.
LONDON Nov. 17.-Severe weather is being ex-
perienced in the south of Italy. Eleven travellers
and railway officials have been showed III at the
Campobasso station. Efforts are being made 10
rescue theln
Father and Son to be Executed.
ROME, Dec. 1.-THE trial Of the butcher Tozzi
and his wife, son and daughter, who were charged
wththe murder of another butcher named Poggi,
was concluded yesterday and resulted in the CON
edto death. The wife was sentenced to 20 years
Imprisonment and the daughter to 10 years,
ireland's Parliament.
LONDON, Dec. 1.-THE Standard published
scheme for an Irish Parliament. Concerning this
subject the following despatch was received in
London, from Mr.. Gladstone today;
sThe scheme for home rule in Ireland published
In the Standard this morning, and purporting to
is not ;in accurate representation of my views. l
presume it is speculation upon them. 1t was pub
lished without my knowledge or authority"
The Pail Mall Gazette this afternoon announces ann ounces
this morning, the Liberal scheme for home rule IN
Ireland has been decided upon, The scheme. the
Irish Parliament at Dublin, the acts of which the
Crown will reserve the right to veto only upon tne
advice of the Irish members OF the ministry; dr pne
liamenl at Westminster, and take part in imperial
legislation. The scheme further provides that
Ireland shall have control Of the local police ana
requires Mr. Parnell to furnish guarantees that
the rights OF the eninority OF landlords shall De
protected. ,
The Standard, commenting upon MIR. Glad
stones plan for an Irish Parliament, says;
'.The scheme bristes with almost unsurpassa-
able deHtes odng mo sboad be sef es
lished it would not endure six years, Inc propo-
sition is an. obvious attempt to catch the Irlsh
vote before the meeting OF Parliament. MrGiaa-
stones surrender is absolute"
LONDON, Dec. 1.-THE Standard this morning
deplores Mr.. Gladstone's prof1igacy. The Morn
ing Post predicts civil war. - -.
sought on the subject of the Irish home rule pro-
posals, which have caused great sensation IN po-
ltical circles. The Pail Mall Gazette having al
legged that Earl Spencer had acqueseed in It, Earl
Spencer telegraphs: "No scheme OF home rule
has my APPROVAL Mr. Childers telegraphs that
he has no knowledge whatever of Mr.. Gladstones
it is premature to discnss the subject
Mr.. Healey says he cannot express an opinion ON
the subject before his party meets. Mr.: nConner
declares that Ireland will not be satlsfed Win
less than Canada enjoys and will not contribute
to the British exchequer. Mayor Sullivan OF
assembly can save what the landlords call their
interests. They will profit by the inexorable law
of nature. The minority's creed of politics Is as
safe in Ireland as in England. Home rule will be
more certain to act satisfactory to both parties"
DUBLIN, Dec. 17..-A special despatch from
London says that Earl Spencer and Earl Granville
approve Gladstones scheme of home rule for Ire
land. Joseph Chamberlain and Sir Charles Bike