Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1890-05-16
FOREIGN NEWS.

Another mysterious suiriic has occurred
al II. Petersburg. \ captain IA the I'm
b., perial GuInd, " hose name Is Kept ScCrvt
killed himself in The nh ic baths 10y tw
! shots from pistol. No paper- we're found
, on his person, and the police have seized the
contents Il bis residence. The tragedy J.
| Supposed 10 have u political origin, aud II
is thought he was nfhili,t TO whose lot il
had fallen 10 slsy the Emperor Of Russia.
The 81. Petersburg correspondent Of the
| London News SAYS that the Russian govern
ment has resolved that the delegates TO the
! prison congress shall pledge themselves not
| to raise question regarding political prisons
and prisoners in Siberia.
There has byen severe fighting between
the Maronites and Druscs in the Mt. Lel'-
anon distrc, OF Syria The Porte has sent
troops 10 suppress the outbreak.
The London Chronicles Berlin CORE
Spondcnt says that Germany is not indis-
posed TO relax the prohibition Of American
pork on the condition that the ni'cd States
agrees to concession in regard to German
imports.
The Socialist organs OF Germany Cener-
ally approve the labor bill. but they condemn
It's bureaucratic spirit. They want commit
tees OF workingmen instead Of police to SUI
pcrrise the working Of the bill They also
dhmand working day OF 10 hours.
The Marquis OF Londonderry has invited
Prince Bismark &c visit England and the in
vitation has been accepted.
Minister Reed. the United States Minister,
has given his first ball at Paris. Many Min
listers and diplomats and all the prominent
members Of the American colony were pres
ent.
The Chamber Of Accusation has confirmed
the decision OF the court that there is no case
against MousSa Bcy on the charge of assault
ing an Armenian girl.
The London Times publishes a despatch
saying that Prince Bsmark has received NJ.
DeSpOuX French Journalist, with whom
he had a long conversation. The despatch
adds that 1t is probable, in consequence Of
the interview, that NJ. DespouN viii write a
sensational account Ct Prince Bismarks
dis missal from the CHARACTERISTIC.
The wife OF the Shah Of Persia, who went
to Vienna for treatment Of al eye affection,
Is rcsa ming her sight
Emperor William las presented to the
sultan sword Of honor.
Mr.. Charles Emory Smith, the nitcd
Sites Minister TO Russia, ha. started from
Berlin for ST. Petersburg.
The Bishops Of Melbourne and lellarat
have directed the clergy OF their dioce.e s to
refuse to marry divorces under the new
Victorian act
The King Of Bavaria, at Nauich. has pre-
scented W. +. Cody, buffalo Bin, the
American sportsman, with decoration and
a diamond ring. Miss Annie Oakley. the
female champion rifle shot, VS. also
presented by his majesty nth a
diamond bracelet and decoration @: honor. |
The kings monogram i on the ring and |
bracelet. The shooting OF Buffalo Bill and |
Ia lnt g4I "a
Minister and Mrs. Lincoln have left lou
ION for the continent, md the secretary OF |
csati0m, Mr.. White. will take the ministers !
Race during his absence.
Mr.. Stokes, with caravan, has arrived at
Sa adam from Uganda. Bw.ns Herr. the in
urgent Arab chief persists in hi, refusal TO
ubmit 10 the Germans. Maj. W.Ssmaun,
German commissioner to East
Stt,ca, Is about to return to Germany on
cave OF ab encc.
EN.Gpv. AmCS OF Massachusetts and
amily eft London for Paris bv the Chat.
am n Dover line, the directors Of which
laced the royal Saloon carriage at his dis
osal Mr.. Alfred Tho-ne accompanied the
0Ncrnor to Paris a. special representative
I the company. COY. An.cs I. everywhere
rcatcd with the highest consideration aud
aspect
'p' uo''oIs VI WARSAW AihTm lHat M
ucnL1 has again made tS appearance in all
ute form.
Three thou'and textile operatives at
rCltz have gone out on strike.
The Argentine Congress opened at Bucuos
Trcs. President CcIman in his opening
ldrcs~ s1id the govcrnm mt woUlG support
D measure lookin. to an imitation OF The
irrencH. The expenditures would I've re.
iced ind reform would bc effected in the
lstnms duties, which would be Payable
lrtly In gold.