The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-03-21
In Reply to the Emperor.

In Reply to the Emperor.
In the Reichstag today, President Won We
dell Piesdorff read the address of that body
in reply to the Imperial message. The ad-
dress expresses gratitude to the Emperor for
overcoming all obstacles in the way OF his
assuming his duties without delay, thanks
his Majesty for the assurance his message
gave, laments the loss of ruler TO Wh0m
Germany owes the reconstruction of her uni
ty and assures the Emperor the unswerver-
ing fidelity Of the ReichStag in order 10 ac-
complish all the tasks that Emperor William
marked out and bequeathed the Germans.
The address was unanimously adopted: a
motion was also adopted requesting Prince.
Bismarck to introduce at the next session Oh
the Reichstag bill to erect monument 10
Emperor William. The Reichstag also
adopted an address in reply to the message
by an unanimous vote.
Frederick's Amnesty Prociama alton.
1t is expected that Emperor Frederick will
proclaim an extensive amnestry on thursday
ARoyai Marriage.
MILAN, March 20.-The Lombardia
learns that arrangements are completed for
the marriage of the Prince of Naples, son of
King Humbert and heir to the crown of lta-
ly, to Princess Sophia Dorothy, third daugh-
ter Of the Emperor Frederick of Germany.
The Kaiser's Policy.
NEW YORK, March 2O.-The New York
Times's correspondent at Berlin says that
one of the German doctors connected with
Emperor Frederick's case, said today that
the chances were In favor Of the patient liv-
ing through the summer.
1t is the belief in the best political circles
that the new Kaiser is going to hasten num-
Der Of important constitutional reforms, and
make their adoption matter of urgency, in
order to commit his successor as far as posi-
BILE to liberalism.
The question of Bsmarck's attitude
toward that policy is discussed with much
curiosity. 1t is evident that he Is no longer
the absolute master Of affairs, for the Kaiser
has already selected for special honOrs and
promotion several who are known to be Bit
terly distasteful to Bismarck.
Four Thousand People Killed.
SAN Francisco, March Chinese ad-
vices state that earthquake shocks in Yuman
have continued for three weeks, destroying
several towns and causing much damage to
shipping. At Kien Shin, 1000 persons were
killed
The English Conversion Scheme.
LONDON, March 2O-The debate on,the
conversion of the consols bill was resumed
in the Commons this evening. The bill pro-
yides that bankers shall be paid commits
sion of Is Cd on stock converted through
them. The commission provision was ap-
proved, pa to III. This division practically
carries the conversion scheme.
EngIand's House of Lords.
last night, Earn ft0s5peffS unOseaf.4eEas
nointment of a committee to inquire into the
constitution of the House of Lords, with a
view of amending it. He said that the time
had come when a large infusion of elected
peers was necessary.
Baron Wemyss moved an amendment to
the effect that it was not safe to place the
constitution Of the House Of Lords in the
consistent with its dignity to discuss before
a committee the reason of its existence. III
anv changes were wanted he said they ought
to be made by the House Of Lords itself.
Lord Salisbury said he was opposed 10 tne
reconstruction Of the House OF Lords alter
a fashion that was without a precedent They
were asked to cast aside the principle upon
which the House of Lords had always exist
ed.
Lord Roseberry's motion was rejected.
The Local Government Bill.
In the House of Commons this evening, G.
T. Richie, president of the local government
board, introduced the local government Dill
for England and Wales. The bill proposes
to establish county councils, to be elected di-
rectly by rate payers, which are to have con-
troll of the county police, to wield tne pow
ers now exercised by the local authorities
over gas and water works, artisans, dwell
ings the sale of food and drugs and sanitary
conditions, and to make advances in aid OF
emigration when there is reason 70 believe
that the advances will be repaid. Inc local
government board is to retain its present
power to control the borrowing of money by
counties, and to audit the accounts OF couD-
ties. and is also TO fix the number OF mem
bers of the county councils. Other proyls-
ions give the councils the oversight OF luna.
tic asylums, warehouses, reformatories anc
licenses for the sale of intoxicating liquors.
SuIlivan's Penalty.
| SENLIs, March 20.-The summonses ISSUED
against Sullivan and Mitchell were returna
BILE here yesterday. As may be remembered
| the French authorities originally demanded
1000 francs for the appearance of the two OF
| tenders, but the bail was subsequently en-
| larged to 1000 francs, which sum was suDse
| quently put up by Phillips and Moore. III Is
needless to say that the principals We're az
u q
| considered that the non-appearance Cl .ls
| defendants aggravated their o1ence, any
| sentenced Sullivan and Mitchell to SIX days
| Imprisonment and the maximum nne Oh zOs
francs each. Further, that the Iemalhuer an oi
| the sum of 1000 francs deposited TO secure
| the presence of the accused persons should
| after deducting the fines and costs, be Tor
| feited to the State. Owing TO the non-ap
| pearance of the two men, the sentence pe
| comes final within ten days aIter tne Jug
| 4. the two men. whit
| have chosen a domicile in France, at the OIL
\ fee of Msitre de la Porte at Senlis. Neither
can come TO France for the next ten years
without danger of being arrested.
BouIangers Case.
PARIS. March 2O.-Premier Tirard to-da.
informed the Chamber Of Deputies that {
military tribunal would inquire into the cas-
of Cen Boulanger The order OF the da
was then demanded by the governm ent an
voted, $40 to 9.
vIve BouIanger.
The funeral of the late Senator Carno
brother of the President, was held here i
the church of st. Phillips Du Roule. Pres
ident Carnot was chief mourner. There wa
a large attendance Of ministers, diplomat
and persons prominent in political and litel
ary circles. After, the funeral, as the COZ
tege was leaving the cemetery, crOWu q
people rushed towards NJ. Ferry's carriage
shouting "A bas Ferry. 'Vive Boulanger.'
Order was finally restored by the gendarme
NJ. Ferry was compelled to accept police prt
lection.
Paris Snow Bound.
A violent snow storm is raging here. A
communication by rail with Lille and Havl
has been cut off Mails from Paris to Swl
Zerland are showed up.
Wilson'S AccompIices Sentenced.
General Caffarel and Madame Limousl
were sentenced today for completely in Il
sale of decorations. In CaffarePs case extel
uating circumstances were found, looo and LII q
court only imposed fine Of 5000 franc
Wadame Iimousin was sentenced TO 81
months Imprisonment.
De Lesseps's Modest Demand.
The Committee of Initiative of the Chan
Der of Deputies, by a vote Of to o h'