The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-05-15
FOREIGN NEWS.

Another mysterious suicide has occurred
at st. Petersburg, A captain in the I'M
pcrial Guard, whose name Is kept secret,
killed himself in the public baths by tw
shots from pistol. No papers were found
on his person, and the police have seized tho
contents Of his residence. The tragedy, Il
supposed to have "a political origin, aud u
is thought he was nihilist to whose lot 1t
had fallen to Stay the Emperor OF Russia.
The ST. Pete rsburg correspondent Of the
London News saSs 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 been severe fighting between
the Maronltcs aud Druscs in the Mt. leb'
anon dstric. of Syria. The Porte has sent
troops to suppress the outbreak.
The London Chronicles Berlin CORE
spondent says that Germany is not indis-
posed TO relax the prohibition of American
pork on the condition that the Uni'el States
agrees to a concession In regard to German
imports.
The Socialist organs OF Germany gener-
ally approve the labor bill, hut they condemn
its bureaucratic spirit. They want commit
tees of workngmen instead of police TO SUI
pcrvlse the working of the bill. They also
damand working day of 10 hours.
=. The Marquis OF Londonderry has invited
Prince Bismark tc visit England and the in
yitation 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 tie court that there is no case
against Moussa Bey on the charge of ASSAULT
ing an Armenian girl.
The London Times publishes despatch
saying that Prince Bsmark has received NJ,
Despouy, a French Journalist with whom
he had n long conversation. The despatch
adds that it is probable. in consequence Of
the interview, that NJ. Despouy will write q
sensational account CT Prince Bismarks
dismissal from the Chancellorship,
The wife of the Shah of Persia, who went
to Vienna for treatment Of an eye affection,
is regaining her. sight.
Emperor William has presented to the
Sultan Il sword of honor.
Mr.. Charles Emory Smith, the United
States Minister to Russia, has started from
Berlin for st. Petersburg.
The Bishops of Melbourne and Bellarat
have directed the clergy Of their diocc,es to
refuse to marry divorces under the new
victorian uCt.
The King of Bavaria, at Munich, has pre-
sented W. +. Cody, buffalo BID, the
American sportsman. with decoration and
diamond ring. Miss Annie Oakley, the
female champion rifle shot, was also
presented by his majesty with
diamond bracelet and decoration of honor.
The kings monogram is on the ring and
bracelet. The shooting of Buffalo Bill and
Miss Oakley created quite sensation.
Minister and Mrs. Lincoln have left Lon
don for the continent, and the secretary of
legation, Mr.. White, will take the minister's
place during his absence.
Mr.. Stokes, with caravan, has arrived at
Saadani from Uganda. Bwana Herr, the in
surgcnt Arab chief persists in his refusal to
submit to the Germans. Mai. Wissmann,
imperial German commissioner to East
Africa, is about to return to Germany on
leave of absence.
Ex-Gov. Amcs OF Massachusetts and
family left London for Paris by the Chat.
ham & Dover line, the directors of which
placed the royal saloon carriage at his dis
posal. Mr.. Alfred Tho.ne accompanied the
governor to Paris as special representative
Of the company. Coy. Ames il everywhere
treateI: with the highest consideration and
respect
The doctors of Warsaw affirm that in.
fiuenza has again made its appearance in an
acute form.
Three thousand textile operatives at
Grcitz have gone out on a strike.
The Argentine Congress opened at Buenos
Ayres. President Cclman in his opening
address said the governm mt would support
no measure looking to an initiation of the
currency. The expenditures would be re-
duced aud reform would be effected in the
customs duties, which would be payable
partly in gold