The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-05-14
EMPEROR AND CHANCELLOR TAKE PART
In the Discussion of the Troubles Of
German Miners.
Fresh TIdings OF Violence Follow
Contradictions OF Earlier Reports.
a Plot Against the cxar-other News
From Beyond the Sea.

BERLIN, May 13.-A council Of the Prus-
sian ministry was held today to consider the
question Of the strike among the Westphalia
coal miners. The session was prolonged
one. Prince Bismarck presided. At the
height Of the discussion Emperor William
appeared in the council chamber and took
an active part in the deliberations. 1t is re-
ported the council decided 70 summon to
Berlin deputation from the mine owners
and miners. They may submit to arbitra-
tion by the government. The semi-cfficial
press deny the reports of collisions between
the troops and strikers Saturday and assert
that no rioting occurred that day in any of
the disturbed localities. Herren Schroeder.
Bunte and Siegel, of the Westphalian com:
pany are here as the delegates of 100000
miners. They were received by the Emperor
William.
The strikers today tried to prevent the
opening of the Altehasse and Sprockhoevel
pits. Hussars dispersed the strikers and
made many arrests. A man named Hennes,
whose brother was killed In
the riot at Schleswig. sudden
ly became insane today and killed
friend named Bleichert with hatchet The
colliers at Waldenburg, in Silesia, have gone
on strike. Sixty striking miners in Prince
Regents c0lliery, Bochum, decided to resume
work today, but were prevented by their
the pits with howls and curses. The militia
ry were summoned, and sharp fight took
place. The strikers were finally dispersed.
Among the Cars Own Officers.
hao
been discovered among the military Of
ficers stationed at st. Petersburg A large
number of conspirators have been arrested.
In their possession papers were found which
prove that they intended to make an attempt
to assassinate the Gar. A number of bombs
were also found.
Socialists Victorious.
PARIS, May 13.-A municipal election held
in Narbourne yesterday. resulted In victo-
ry for the socialist candidates. During the
progress of the election fight occurred in
the hall where the voting was carried on. A
party of socialists headed by NJ. Ferroul, a
member of the Chamber of Deputies parad-
ed the street, singing the Marseillaise hymn.
Strike Threatened in Yorkshire.
LONDON, May 13.-The Yorkshire miners
threaten TO strike unless their employers
concede an advance in wages. Fifty thous-
and notices have been distributed among the
men, advising them to quit work unless the
increase is granted.
The Bride of the Next Gar.
LONDON, May 13-It is stated the Care
witch will soon be betrothed to the Princess
Helen, fourth daughter of the Prince of
Montenegro. The Princess Is now in con-
vent.
Mataafa's Fate.
BERLIN, May 13.-The Post says the
work of the Samoan conference is progress
ing satisfactorily to all concerned. The
question Of the disposition of Mataafa re-
mains undecided.
The Defense OF HaiaIb.
SUAKnl, May 13.-The expedition sent to
HalaiD has returned, having completed the
Notifications there, and left an adequate gar
rison for the defense Of the place.
Foreign hotos.
The Earl Of Dudley and Lord Lugan were
among the persons arrested at the Field and
Adelphi clubs in London, Sunday. They
were there engaged in gambling.
A strike is threatened among among the
tram car drivers in Berlin.
Metal workers in Madrid threaten to
strike.
In a collision between villagers and gems
d'armes at Erzentium yesterday, caused by
dispute over claims to private lands, seven
villagers were killed.