Connecticut western news., 1888-04-04
CURRENT EVENTS ABROAD.

The bark British Princess has been wrecked off Caminha, Portugal. Twenty-three persons were drowned. It is reported that Spanish customs officers prevented the saving of num- bcr of lives by firing upon Portuguese life- boat which had gone to the rescue.
 The Emperor and Empress revisited Berlin to attend the family gathering and dinner in honor of the birthday of the Duke of Saxe- Meiningen. Prince Bismarck received the numerous callers, among whom were the Grown Prince and the Grand Duke of Baden.
 April was the seventy third anniversary of Prince Bismarck's birth. By noon the Chan ccllor had received 500 congratulatory tele- grams, and notes of congratulation and gifts of flowers poured into the palace the whole day. Maggeburg regiment, which had been serenaded the Chancellor. Emperor Frederi ok sent Col. Broesigke personally and Count Von Scckendorff on behalf of himself and the Empress corjointly to congratulate Prince Bismarck. The Empress sent to Princess Bis marck bracelet with her own and the Elm pcror's initials in diamonds, and an autograph letter, as a souvenir of the occasion. The Grown Prince dined with Prince Bismarck and his family, and toasted his host in an ap- propriate speech.
 meetings in proclaimed districts in order to test Mir. Balfours assertion that ill those dis tricts the National League IS a thing of the past. William O'Brien will speak at Loughrea, MlChlel DaVltG ana JOnn V COuuOT aC EIllllS, J. Redmond at Kirush, T. M. Healy at Kan turk, and W. Redmond at Ramsgrange.
 A despatch from Bucharest says that Pre- micr Bratiano has rendered his resignation. Prince Ghika has been summoned to form Cabinet. The same despatch says that the Russian Legation in Bucharest has been burn- ed. No particulars are given.
 A despatch from Massowah says: sKing John of Abyssinia has sent vague letter to the effect that he cannot conclude treaty of peace upon tho conditions offered by Italy. It is probable that further negotiations will be had" The terms upon which the Italians offered to make peace practically include the abandonment to the invaders of the Bogos and Keren districts, over which King John claims authority.
 Emperor Frederick went out for drive at Russian doctor, Zabludovsky, to apply the massage treatment to Emperor Frederick was by the advice of Prof. Bergman. His employ ment Is leading to remarks among the people similar to those applied to Dr. Mackenzie.
 Mir. Pendleton, the United States Minister, on behalf of American students residing in Germany, has sent to Count Herbert Bismarck letter expressing deep sorrow for the death of Emperor William, and profound respect for Emperor Frederick. MT. Pendleton adds that these sentiments reflect the feelings of the United States Government and of the whole American nation.
 A fierce storm, with high tides and tidal wave, has caused great damage in the north and south islands of New Zealand. Telegraph wires have been prostrated and railroad trains has had to be abandoned on account of the destruction of roads.
 The Society of Porters, of Paris, organized demonstration against employment agencies. They marched through the streets, violently tore down signs and notice boards, and had several conflicts with the police.
 -Adelina Patti arrived at Buenos Ayres yesterday after nineteen days passage from Lisbon in the steamer Congo. She is accom- panied by Vicolini and Maurice Grau.
 A number of calamitous fires occurred in Hungary during the prevalence of gale. At Kikinda 1,500 persons were rendered shelter less, and are camping out in the snow. Thir- ty-eight houses were burned, and many lives were lost at Mezo Bereny.