The daily critic., 1890-11-25
STARVING PEASANTS.
WESTERN IRELAND A PREY TO THE
RAVAGES OF FAMINE.
rauents ON tho way to Beriio 70 Con-
suit Eocb-W Madagascar in Rebel
lion Against a French Pro
fectorate Oiher Items.

lion Against French Pro
teotorate- Oiher Items.
IoNpov. Nov 25.-The news that
fund Is being raised for ihe famine dis
ricts of ireland by the Catholic clergy
Of America has aroused much interest
here in political circles. and is regarded
as direct reDuke to the Irish National
League and its programme in America.
Archbishop Corican Of New York IS
known TO bederpIy loyal to the Vatican,
which recently yirdicaied his action In
the case of the priest McGlyun, and Ct
8. believed that If he isn0t acting under
orders from Rome be Is certainly aware
that bis course will be approved there.
a story Of acute desliluion has been
received from The Island Of Aehnl, in
tie west Of Ieland. where the potato
crop is utterly exhausted, and the
stormy weather prevents the people
from fishing Relief has been sent 20
Achnl from the adjoining mainland,
but there Is stIll a great need Of assist
ance. In one Of the cabins on the
island anew born babe poriehed through
% q mother being unable 90 give It nour-
ishuent, owing to hcruwn starving con
ditiOu The siru8tjou at Filcaruagb,
where the recent Cvic'iOuS took place.
is also very bad, the provision made
10y the League being quite insufficient,
because Of the iuClomency Of the
weather.
AT Schulz, In the southwest OF Ire
land, the people are absolutely starving,
aud the wOrkhouse is unable TO accom-
modate the applicants for relief
a number Of Welsh patients suffering
from consumption have arrived at Ber-
I'm seeking treatment by DR. Koch or
his disciples
A dispatch from Capetowu says that
the Hovas refuse absolutely 10 accept
the French proteCtorate imposed upon
Madagascar by the Anglo French con
veution and are preparing to vindicitc
their independence by force Of arms
Queen Ranavanols and her premier
avoid Intercourse with the French rest
dent and the latter makes no attempt 10
conceal his dislike for the French.
The French authorities are convinced
that Padlewski, the supposed assassin
Of General SeliverskofT, Is hiding
among the Polish colony of London.
The steamers for America are watched.
II being thought that he may take his
departure for that country.
A dispatch from Rome says that
Sipnor Crispl, encouraged by his signal
succt sses In Yesterdays election, pr1-
poses to take special measures aytinst
iirt dentist agitation, and also ng ,lusi
aniaronisiic Influences proceeding from
| the Vatican.
The Scamens aud Flrcmen's Un'ou
/ has resolved to establish boarding
| places 10 every port where the present
b buarding masters aid the ship0wnsrs 10
| uhtqin non union labor Shops are also
| 90 be established where sailors and fire
men may procure any necessities and
| comforts they desire.
/ DIR. kOpp, the prlnce.bishOp OF Bres
/ lau, Is accused Of aiding the Pusslau
/ Government 10 Germanize his diocese
/ by prohibiting the use Of the Polish
language In public worship.
IL Is announced that the Austrian
Postmaster General proposes 20 take
over to the State the telephone service
In Vienna.
| Unfavorahle news has been received
/ In Amsterdam from the war In Sumatra
where the Dutch are making no head
way against the Atchonese.