The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-01-03
GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.
Princess ciementlne Accused of Pro-
noting the Recent Un-
pieasantness.
Cardinal Manning Speaks of the
Prisoner of the Vatican.
The Accustomed News of Troubles
In Unhappy Ireland.

LONDON, Jan. 2.-The publication of a
resume of the forged documents and cores
pondence designed to place the Gar and
Prince Bismarck in false positions has had
beneficial effect, and the suspicion is rapidly
growing that Princess Clementlne, the moth
er of Prince Ferdinand, is at the bottom Of
the plot Prince Ferdinand's tenure, pre-
carious from the moment he first set foot in
Bulgaria, has at no time been as critical as
now His own ministers, several of whom
were with difficulty persuaded to accept Of
fee, and at the last moment agreed TO do SO
upon being assured that Ferdinand had been
promised the support the forged letters pur-
ported to show, are fast turning against him,
indignant and exasperated at the trick Of
which they have been the victims. Should
the suspicious OF Princess Clementines com.
plicity be confirmed. 1t is unlikely that
Prince Ferdinand will remain In Bulgaria
long enough to witness the inevitable entry
of Russian troops into Sofia.
The dispatches received at the Foreign
Office with reference to the attitude OF Rus
sia were of most pacific and reassuring
character. A Cabinet council will be held
on Monday, January 9th, for the purpose of
arranging the business of the coming season.
Lord Salisbury is announced to speak at
Liverpool on January 11th, when he will
probably forecast the Governments pro-
gramme.
Irish Affairs.
DUBLIN, Jan. 2.-Cullamore, the plan Of
the campaign leader on the Kingston estates,
has been arrested charged with melting the
tenants to illegal acts.
The tenants ION the Kingston estates at
Mitchelstown, today apOpted resolutions
declaring the Land Commissions reduction
of judicial rents inadequate and declare
bat bax continue tho rlan 0f
paign until all the evicted tenants were re-
instated and would appeal for greater re-
ductions.
Sir Wilfred Blunt, Lady Blunt and Mes
srs. Evelyn and MacDermott, members Oh
Parliament were welcomed at Portumna to-
day by 1900 persons. Great excitement was
caused by the simultaneous arrival of Sheehy
in his prison garb. The police escorting
Sheehy were considerably hustled by the
people shaking hands with the prisoner.
The Prisoner Of the Vatican.
Cardinal Manning preached sermon yes
terday morning in the Cathedral at Kensing-
ton. Referring to the unmeaning jokes cur
rent about the prisoner Of the Vatican, he
asked whether, supposing hostile power had
possession of Windsor Castle and gave
Queen Victoria the enjoyment of Bucking-
ham Palace and invited her to drive in the
parks and streets, every Englishman would
not reply: NO. her foot will never pass
your thresholds till we see your backs" In
conclusion, he said that the Pope now
reigned over larger Christendom than was
ever known before, and that 1t was the duty
of his hearers to think, feel and believe with
the church and pray for the intentions OF
His Holiness.
Roumania's 300, 900.
BUCHAREST, Jan. IA decree has been
published fixing the number Of recruits for
the coming year at A, 800. This is a notable
increase and is regarded as proof that
Roumania is preparing for coming events
The arsenal and State railway factories are
working night and day and the hands have
been doubled. Premier Bratiano states that
ROumania, if obliged to enter the field, can
do so with 100000 men.
ChurchIips Trip.
ST. PETERSBURG, Jan. 2.-The visit Of
Lord Randolph Churchill to Russia occa-
stoned general press advocacy Of an en-
tente with England. The NovG Vremya ar
CUES that British statesmen must admit that
England, during the last 30 years, has lost
more through hostility to Russia than she
has gained by friendship with other powers.
Foreign Notes.
The Alhambra Theatre at Antwerp, Hol-
land, was burned Sunday. 1t was vast
structure.
Ireland papers say that Gladstone will
treat with the Vatican for its support in the
efforts now being made to obtain autonomy
for Ireland. Mgs. Persico having already
commenced negotiations.
Senator Pucciani, president Of leading
political society, presented an address to Mr..
Gladstone at Florence. yesterday.
The Peters pence collected at the Jubilee
mass at st. Peters amounted to 9SO,OOO. Inc
Shah of Persia sent pOnQratulaCOrY Lele-
gram to the Pope
The British iron clad Hercules touched on
a reef off Ferrol, Spain, yesterday and
knocked hole in her side. All efforts to
stop the leak failed. The ship reached the
harbor where she is gradually sinking.