Connecticut western news., 1888-08-08
CURRENT EVENTS ABROAD.

Tho Rome Rito,ma, referring to the emil grafton question, dwells upon the importance of Americas cooperating with Italy instead of listening to the suggestions of those whose ob- ject in raising the question Is, above all, to reach the Italian element. It expresses confi- dence in the wisdom and impartiality of the American statesmen, who, 1t says, will recog- nize the advantages of having sober and sensi ble working classes, who do not dream of con- mitting political or social excesses.
 Severn, Irish priests have been reported to the Pope for taking part in politics
 Governor Loch opened the Australian Centenary Exhibition at Melbourne.
 Prince Bismark denies that he has written anything about the marriage of Princess Yicto- ria to Prince Alexander, of Battenberg.
 A terrible explosion occurred in fireworks factory at Wadsworth, section of London. everal women who were at work in the build ing were killed
 Tho Italian Government notifies the pow CTS that the Italian flag has been boisted at Zula, southwark of Massowah, and that protectorate has been proclaimed in compliance with the demands of the local sheiks.
 -Silesia is being devastated by terrible floods, the worst known in thirty years. Along the river Bober and Zacken the damage is es- pecially great. Several mills at Greifenberg have been destroyed and the crops have been ruined.
 Tho President of the French Agricultural Society has made a report regarding the losses caused by the recent rains. He says that the hay has been destroyed, and that the peasants have b en compelled to kill their animals, be- ing unable to feed them. He also says that corn cannot ripen, that potatoes are rotting, and that the vintage this year will be inferior. He estimates the loss to agriculture at half 8 milliard of francs, and says if the bad weather continues month longer the crisis will extend to enormous dimensions.
 At the meeting or the shareholders of the Panama Canal Company in Paris, NJ. de Les stps promised, on behalf of the directorate that the canal would be opened in 1S9o. The report presented by NJ. de Lesseps was ap- proved amid cries of $ Vire De Lessepsr :"
 The Turkish government has sent protest to the Powers against the occupation of Mas sowah by Italy,
 The Queen of Portugal and son have ar rived in Paris. When the King arrives they will pay visit to Switzerland and Dresden.
 -M.Lombartus, Greek Minister of the h. terior, is dying at Athens
 Gamblers following circus at Riviere du Loup, Que, started fight with the habitants, firing several pistols and rifles into the crowd. One man is said to he fatally and several less seriously woauded. A panic was used in the circus tent and many women and children injured in the rush.
 The Emperor of Germany has ordered that the mansoleum at CharlottenburG, where the remains of Emperor William 1. arc deposited, le opened to the public.
 A terrible explosion occurred in a fire wt rks factory at Wadsworth, asection of Lon- don. Several women who were at work in the building were killed.
 Italy las notified the Powers that she has taken possession of MaSsowah and tho sur rounding district, established protectorate thcrc and h>s also raised her flag over .he is- land of Zcila.
 --Advices from Corea report the loss of the German steamer Deutschland. The crew were saved.
 Durham University, England. has con- ftrred the Degree of Doctor of Divinity upon the Bishops of New York and Minnesota.
 John Haggert has been appointed Paymas- ter General of Canada, and the Hon. Edgar Drmdney Minister of the Interior and Super intendent General of Indian Affairs.
 Mir. Farnell and Mr. Chamberlain had 6 passage at arms ill the House of Commons on the formers charge that he had divulged Cab inet secrets in 1SS j-1SS5.
 Four fishermen have arrived at Halifax, N. s., having b en rescued in an exhausted condition on the Banks.
 The wheat yield of France will be 35, 5,0OO,- OOO hectolitres shorts owing to the weather.
 Father Jonehau, pioneer Catholic mis- sionary at Victoria, B. C., died suddenly at his home.
 AN. Greenfield. of the Department of Rail- ways ana Canals, Ottawa. was drowned while bathing.
 The new Governor of Canadian Northwest has abolished pr exhibition in that section and will grant permits for the sale of liquors.