The Portland daily press., 1888-03-28
GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.
Empress Victoria Declares Her First
Duty to be to Her Husband.
Mr.. coschen's Budget Received With
Favorable Comment.
The British Commons Adjourn for
the Easter Recess.

BERLIN, March 27.-Empress Victoria, re-
plying to the addresses presented by the sew
enteen associations Of which she Is patron
ess, says that her foremost and most sacred
duty will be the care Of her suffering hus-
band. She is conscious Of the task deyoly-
ing upon her as Queen and Empress. and
will accomplish 1t 10 the best Of her ability.
The moral and intellectual education Of
women. the sanitary condition Of the labor
ing classes and the Improvement Of the IA
cilties by which women may earn a liyeli-
hood will constantly be her care. The
ablest vocation OF Princess Is her untlr-
ing activity in the work Of ameliorating the
suffering Of all classes. Owing to the diff
she will succeed as we'll as her heart desires.
In Honor Of the Emperor.
A Masonic service was held in Berlin to-
| day for the late Emperor William. who was
a member Of the order. It was attended by
1000 distinguished Free Mas0ns from all
parts OF the empire
49, The Budget.
LONDON, March 27.-The Standard says
today: "a more complicated budget than
Mr.. Goschen's has never been laid before
the House Of Commons. On the whole, he
performed his task well. There is no doubt
that taken altogether, the budget shows
great ingenuity and painstaking care
throughout. Doubtless 1t will cause many
heart burnings."
The Times says: "Mr. Goschen's speech
will take place In the history Of the coun-
try beside the famous statements Of Peel
and Gladstone. He exhibited perfect mas
terry Of the details Of very difficult qnes-
| ti0n."
The Commons Adjourn.
LONDON, March 27.-The debate on Mr..
Balfour's bill to expedite business in the
Irish land courts by appointing assessors to
assist the judges was resumed in the Com
mons tonight.
Lord Randolph lChurchin urged the gov
ernment to substitute for Mr.. IBalfour's bill
larger measure bringing the machinery Of
land litigation in Ireland under one body to
| be actuated by one policy and managed by
| one staff, which should ideal both with the
| purchase and valuation Of lands and the
| subjects Of rents.
| enable the land courts TO deal more rapidly
| with pending arrears and would give greater
| elasticity to the work Of the courts. The
proposals were designed to meet the views Of
the opposition. II they did not meet with
thought the best course would be 10 allow
the bill to be read for the first time.
Mr.. Gladstone approved the Introduction
Of the bill without pledging his ultimate ap-
proval Of the measure. The bill was then
read for the first time and the House adj
journed until April 5.
Europe's vexatious Problem.
Lord Salisbury had a prolonged interview
with the Russian Ambassador today, at
which fresh proposals with regard to Bulga-
ria were discussed. IL is reported that the
result Of the conference was an approach TO
an entente.
The New Governor General.
Lord Stanley Of Preston, now governor
general OF Canada, will start for his post
about the beginning Of June.
Secession In Canada.
OTTAWA, March 27.--Resolutions declaring
In favor Of separation from the Canadian
Federation, in the event Of the resolution for
unrestricted reciprocity with the United
States being defeated, are under censidera-
tion by the leading men In the maritime pro
vinees. Communications are passing be
| tween the leaders Of the movement 10 the
| provinces and representatives here. Minis
/ terialists maintain that the reciprocity reso-
luton will be defeated by between 40 and 30
| majority. The reciprocity debate .= expect
| ed to continue till adjournment next WedneS-
| day for the Easter recess, and to be resumed
on Tuesday Of the following week.
Foreign Notes.
The Sultan Of Zanzibar Is dead.
Emperor Frederick passed a good night
Monday, his sleep being unbroken. owing
to his deprivation of out Of door exercise by
the bad weather, his legs will be subjected
to the massage treatment.
The coronation of the Emperor and EN-
press Of Germany Is KING and Queen OF Rus
sia will probably come In June.
Lord and Lady Lansd0wne leave Canada
for England the last week In May.