Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-22
FOREIGN NEWS.
THE DocK-lABoREas' GREAT STRIKE
SPREADING.
Honors TO the German Emperor and EN-
press-scai-Fishing In the Behring
Sea-Other Notes.
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sea-Other Notes.
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LONDON, August 21.-The strike of
the dock laborers is spreading. One
thousand men employed on the Com
mercial docks joined the strikers to-day.
The Socialists are trying to lead the
movement, and the red flag Is being
displayed. Thirty thousand dockmen
marched through the city to-day. They
we're quite orderly, and made no I'M
toward demonstration.
CoEsTAETNoPLE, August 2l.-The
Sultan's yacht will convey special mis-
sion, accompanied by large suite. to
meet the Emperor and Empress Of Ger
many. They are charged with compli-
mentary message from the Sultan TO the
German ruler. II is reported that q
deputation OF Cretans are going to
Athens to solicit Emperor Williams
protection.
MORE HOSORs TO THE KAISER.
STRABURG, August 21.-After the
military tattoo last evening crowds as
sembied ut the palace and cheered lusti-
IL in honor OF the Empress and Emperor
Of Germany. The imperial visitors ap-
peared on the balcony and bowed their
acknowledgement TO the multitude. To
day the Kaiser and his consOrt attended
the military parade, crowds again greet
ing their appearance with the warmest
demonstrations The Emperor per
sonally requested the Burgomaster to
thank the people for the splendid recep-
ton accorded him.
STRAsBURG. August 21.-At the ban
quet in the evening the Emperor, reply
ing to Prince Vonhohenles toast, ex-
pressed his thanks for the cordial recep-
ton accorded him on this his third visit
to Strasburg, while he felt quite ut
home. He drank to the prosperity of
Alsace-L Lorraine and Strasburg and to
the health of the Prince and Princess
Vonhohenle.
sEAL-FIsHING IN THE BEHRtNG SEA.
vrcromA, b. c., August 21.-The
steamer Olympian yesterday brought
Captain Alger, Of the American sealing
schooner, Allie l.. Alger. He is fresh
from the Behring Sea and reports that
Lieutenant futile. OF the Bush, boarded
the Alcer in the Behung Sea but found
no skins. Lieutenant futile said the
Rush had on July Odd captured Si3 skins
aboard the schooner Minnie and sent the
vessel under charge of one man to
Sitka. On the Doth the same course was
pursued towards the Pathfinder, which
l.. ! i. Il. ffln As~fal opI
Teresa, although having skins aboard.
were let go because the seals had been
too long caught. The vessels however,
were ordered out to sea.
OvERrUREs FOR PEACE REJECTED.
MAssowAH, August 21.-The Abys-
synian General Rasulula advanced to
Godofelassi and made oyerturcs for
peace, General Baldissera, command
ing the Italian expedition, rejected his
proposals and advanced upon Rasulnla,
compelling him to retreat beyond the
river Blesa.
DEBATE ON THE IRIsH-OFFICR VOTE.
LoyDoY, August 2l.-In the House Of
Commons this evening in the debate on
the Irish Office vote Mr.. Sexton moved
to reduce the vote by the amount of Mr..
Balfour's salary. The principles Of Mr..
BaIfour's rule, he said. were a bad adj
ministration of bad lav, the arbitrary
use OF physical force, and the suppress
sion Of truth. The London Times had
the whole Government machinery at its
disposal during the past year, but the
| Palnellites we're satisfied with the result
Of the inquiry. SO fur one conspiracy
had been revealed and another remained.
The Parnelhtes intended to pursue
the subject until full light was thrown
upon it. They would doubtless reveal
curious reptiles and strange proceedings.
Mr.. Parnell supported the motion on
the ground that Mr.. Baliour's policy APP
peared to be to incite instruments to ex-
coed the law.
The motion was reiected-1l2 to 50.
LIKELY TO CAUSE TROUBLE.
LONDON, August 21.-A dispatch to
the Daiy Nc,Cs from Tifis saya: 1.-The
Porte has sent secret circular note TO
the Governors-Generai of all the Arme-
MAN yilacts ordering them TO cherish
their privileges and avoid offending the
nurds, whose services might be needed IN
the event Of war. 1t is feared the note
will promote outrages on the Christians.
The Daily NeWS, commenting upon
this dispatch, snys it hopes that If En-
rope will not interfere TO prevent such
abominable wickcdnoss Russia will, and
speedily.
sfRs. MAYDRICE's CONDITION.
LosDoY, August 21.-Mrs. Maybrick
issinking. Her appearance is SO changed
that her mother scarcely recognize her.
The delay in granting the expected
reprieve has caused the friends Of the
prisoner almost TO give up hope.
ENGLAND's ATTITUDE.
RoMF, August 21.-The DiriHo, re-
ferring to recent reports, says that while
England has entered into DO engage
ment with the triple alliance she had
come to an agreement with Italy regard
inc the balance of power in the Medi-
| teTranean.
A SEVERE STORM IN FRANCE.
PARIS. August 21.-A severe storm
prevailed to-day throughout France
Teegraphic communication is greatly
interrupted.
BLOODY AFFRAYs.
ATHENS, August 2l.-Bloody ARRAYS
are still reported in various districts of
Crete. The towns generally are tran
quill, with the exception Of isolated out
RACES.
DAMAGING GALES on THE ENGLISH COAST.
LONDON, August 22.-Aiuch damage
has been done by gales on the English