The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-12-30
FOREIGN.
Gladstone Congratulated on Reach
ing His Seventy. Seventh Birthday.
Parliament to Be Prorogned to JAN
uary 27th.

LONDON, Dec. 29.-It Is learned that the
yacht race on the occasion Of the Queens
Jubilee will be thorough ocean race for a
long distance. Clubs have virtually adopted
the new rule under which yachts will be
classed, by multiplying the length of the yes
sci by the sail area, and by dividing by six
thousand. thus removing heavy tax upon
beam.
The Post referring to the vacancy in the
Cabinet urges the ministry TO endeayor to
provide some means by which Lord Ran
dOlph Churchill can resume office.
The Telegraph thinks that Right Hon. w.
II. Smith, secretary for war, may be APP
pointed leader Of the government party in
the House.
1t is rumored that Basaloula, the Abyssin-
ian commander, who undertook the relief Of
Kassala, which has been besieged by the fol-
lowers Of the late Ell Mahdi for upward Of
two years, has succeeded in rescuing the city
from the Arabs. Another report states that
the Dervishes defeated the Abyssinians at
Sabderat.
Today was the nth anniversary of Glad
stones birth. He attended early service at
Hawarden church, and during the day was
fairly Geluged with kilograms of congratula-
tion from all parts of the world. He was
also the recipient of innumerabe presents.
Lord Colin CampbelPs application for a
new trial of the divorce suit brought by his
wife against him is in the nature of a tech
meal application, which, II granted, will re-
trial.
The Pail Mall Gazette says: Lord Ran
dolph Churchill is not satisfied with the ex-
PLANTATION of his resignation which the Mar
quis Of Salisbury has put forth, and has de-
clared his intention Of explaining the pre-
mier's explanation. This Lord Randolph
declares unduly narrows the issue, and he
will emphasize what he calls the growing di-
yergence between himself and Lord Sails
bury on nearly every political question
parupll ~ raf pad m a side with
out having intimated when he will visit Dub
lin.
The Chronicle says Chamberlain emphatic
ally denies the report that he is in favor Of
Lord Harrington joining the Cabinet.
Banquets were given by Liberals through
out the country last night in honor of Glad
stones birthday. He returns thanks through
the press for the many congratulations he
received.
Chamberlain has changed his mind and
has informed Lord Salisbury that he will do
his best to induce Lord Harrington to accept
Office. The situation, therefore, has material
ly changed. 1t Is possible that Lord Hart
lngton will accept office, although the Wing
Unionists distrust Chamberlain good faith,
and are prepared to urge Lord Harrington
not to accept Office, simply owing to that dis
trust.
The Queen will hold a council Friday when
Parliament will be prorogued to january
9th.
MANDALAY, Dec. Z9.-Ine followers OF
King Boshway after his fight submitted to
the British authorities.
BERLIN, Dec. 29.-It is reported that Mu-
Mich Is about to be proclaimed in a state OF
siege. The recent expulsion of the Social
lists from Frankfort have caused much dis
tress, most Of those expelled having families
| dependent on them.
a ukase of the Gar Nicholas has been re-
vived in Poland, which compels resident
German Jews to hold certificates as mer-
chants of the first guild. The edic. is now
| applied to workmen an apprentices. The
| certificates cost 700 roubles, sum few are
able to pay, and the result viii be wholesale
| expulsion.
PARIS, Dec. 29.-The Bank Of France has
| declared a semi-annual dividend Of 20 francs
| per shares against 100 francs in June last.
VIENNA, Dec. 29.-The Vienna Press Is
| becoming convinced that Russia is deter
mined on war. Reports of increased Russian
! armaments are continually coming to hand
| from various sources. The latest intelligence
| Of this kind is to the effect that 100000 Rus
| sian troops have been ordered to mass in
| Kietf, and that the occupants of 10000
| have received official notification that
| soldiers will soon be billeted in them. The
| Neue Freie Presse plainly hints that the best
| thing Austria can do is to submit to Russia 5
| wishes in order to avoid a conflict.