The Portland daily press., 1886-12-16


correspondent says that, owing to the decis-
Ion ON the Dillon case, the government will
issue a proclamation declaring the "Plan Of
the Campaign" an illegal conspiracy.
Beach's Dismissal from office De-
manded.
Development Of the Tory eoercive policy has
been checked by strong division Of opinion
within the Cabinet. Lord AshbOurne in
slsts upon instant action based upon judg-
ment OF Irish judges that the anti-rent cam
paign Is Illegal He favOrs the adoption Of
the severest measures, treating National
Leaguers as engaged in illegal conspiracy
Sir Michael Hicks Beach, backed by Lord
Randolph Churchill. demands a mild enforce
ment OF ordinary law. Several members Of
the government outside the Cabinet, support
ers OF Lord Ashbourne, have advised Lord
Salisbury to Dismiss Sir Michael Hicks
Beach from the office Of Chief Secretary for
ireland, and appoint as his successor a man
IN favor OF thorough coercion. The St.
James Gazette and the bulk Of the Tory
papers violently assault the government for
It's diiatory nse Of existing powers of sup
preston.
Natives Fighting in Africa.
A dispatch from Zanzibar says that King
Muango Of Uganda with his forces has de-
feated King Kalrega and 10000 men.
Government Advised by the English
PreSS.
The Standard admonishes government to
remember that the recent conspiracy may be
more easily dealt with in its entirety than nv
futile efforts to grapple with it in detail.
The Times says landlords have many civil
remedies available. A few examples under
strict pressure Of the law would probably be
sufhclent to convince tenants that to follow
Mr.. Dillon Is to risk utter ruin.
Reduction in Rent.
Lord Salisbury has granted reduction of
20 per cent in rent to farmers on his Hatfield
estate.
Comments on New French covern-
ment.
The European press predicts short life for
tne new French Cabinet. The Berlin Krenz
Llltung supposes that the BOulanger Cabi-
net Is at present inOpp0rtune, but will come
soon, which prospect, 1t says, proves better
than anything else, the danger that is threat
ening Germany from the West.
Modified Brandy Tax In Germany.
In Berlin there are rumors that the Ger
man government will introduce in Parla-
ment, modified proposal for brandy tax
to cover military credits
Field Beaten in the Bennett Libel
Suit.
In the appeal Of James Gordon Bennett.
against the decision awarding Cyrus w.
Field 1900 pounds damage for statements de-
rogatorry to the latter published in the New
YORK Herald, the court of appeal today
quashed the verdict against Bennett. The
present decision takes the ground that Ben
nett, not being British subject, and not a
resident Of Great Britain, the substituted
service on him in London on which the ver-
dict was obtained, was illegal. The court
condemns Field to pay the costs.
A Fifty Days Fast.
PARIS, Dec. 15.-Merlatti completed his 90
day last at o'clock this evening The doe
tors IN attendance gave him a small quantity
Of specially prepared wine before giving him
food. He is in good condition.
iceded to Germany.
Temps has advices from Zanzibar saving
the entire African coast between Kipini and
Lamboo, including Mands Bay and the
Island OF Galta has been ceded to Germany.
From Switzerland.
pIssiTass5Hf RsiTsH Dec: bee: e:15.-M. y. Drose, now Vice
switzerland for 1887. and M. f. W. Herten-
steln the present minister of war has been
elected Vice President Both are radicals.
Prince Ferdinand.
LONDON. Dec. 15.-The Prince Of Wales
and the Duke of Edinburg vigorously sup
port the candidacy of Prince Ferdinand Of
oaAe IODurg GOtna Tor the throne OF Bulga-
ria. They are using their personal influence
at Berlin and st. Petersburg in Ferdinand's
favor.
The Divorce Case.
LONDON, Dec. 15.-Justice Butte will sum
up in the Campbell case on Monday.
OF Literary Interest.
&Browning and Swinburne viii issuela new
volume OF poems In January.
Tennyson's Locksley Hall is meeting with
the greatest sale OF any Of his recent works.
StanIey's Visit.
1t is believed in Brussels that Explorer
Stanley's visit is unofficial.
A Family Feud.
The Royal family feud grows more bitter.
The Prince of Wales ignores the presence of
Prince Alexander at Windsor and has re-
monstrated with the Queen for advancing
Alexander to the rank of Military Grand of
the Cross of the Orner of Bath a grade to
which Emperor William and the Prince Im-
perial Of Germany belong.
Gold for America.
LONDON. Dec. 15.-The Financier says a
large amount of gold is about to be drawn
from the Bank Of England for shipment to
America to relieve the New York market
1t Is expected that the bank will raise the
rate of exchange today in consequence.
Fatal Elevator Accident.