The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-05-03
MAY-DAY BOMBS SCARCE.
UNUsUfLLF 0UIET DAWN Europe.
Italy Suffers Considerable agitation--More
Explosives Seized in Paris-Dcem-
ing Convicted.

LoNnoS. May May day On the contl-
nent. whore such vast preparations had been
made for trouble, passed oil with unexpected
quiet. There We're q few isolated cases Of
disturbance. most Of which have already
been reported. Holland. where no disorder
was feared, gave one instance at late hour
last night
At Leeuwarden in Friesland, seventy miles
from Amsterdam after day of compare
lively good behavior. the mob rose in the
night and marched through the main
streets, stoning the public buildings and
houses Ga pr minent citizens When -he
police sought % interfere they were met With
determination 10y the rioters and there was
some desperate fighting. The troops had to
be nnally called out. whereupOn the mob DIS
persed. A large number OF arrests were made.
ITALY THE GsEArEsr SUFFERER.
italy suffered moro agitation than any
other country, except Belgium. There the
police and troops had to cover the whole
country. Fortunately there was no outbreak
IN any of the principal cities owing 20 the
excellent preparations made 10y the authori-
ties. All the trouble occurred 10 obscure
places At SinIgagiia q bomb was exploded
opposite the Casino and caused much damage
TO the walls. windows and furniture, but
nobody was Injured.
Two bombs were exploded at San Andrea.
near Trieste yesterday. Little damage was
done. but there was great excitement. the
more so as this did not appear 20 be the re-
suit of an Anarchist plot but rather the work
OF the lrredentlsts. VINO took the occasion for
making display on their own account
MAY-DAY FESTIVAL lN GERMANY.
Throughout Germany tho display took the
form of a Mey-day festival, spoiled more or
less by the weather. which acted as e check
on any excessive ebulitiOns OF enthusiasm
The police had little to DO. and the military
were not seen during the day, being kept
strictly in their barracks.
BaussELs, May AT Aublin town near
COuvln. in the province of Namur. Il dy ua-
mite bomb was exploded in front Of the
burgomaster's house yesterday. Little dam
age was done.
FIRE AND BOMBS ~ FRANCE.
PARIS May 2 A quantity of explosives was
seized yesterday in an Anarchists residence
at Vile Momble. the police having got wind
of plot to destroy the Hotel lie Vile one
person was arrested. 4 number OF others
escaped.
A telegram says that the Grand Circus. at
TrOyes was set on fire Yesterday. presumably
by Anarchists and burned e. the ground
The flames spread TO and destroyed three
adjacent houses. While the fire was burning
"A Loud explosion was heard IN the interior OF
the circus.
GLADSTONE REFUSED TO SEE THEM.
LONDON, May 2.-The deputation appointed
by the Hyde Park meeting of Yesterday has
been meandering about town to-day and
calling on leading statesmen to learn their
opinion as t. the eeight-hour proposition. Lord
Salisbury and Mr.. baltour declined TO receive
the deputntion and SO did Mr.. Gladstone. but
he sent 1t word in writing that he believed tho
ciently considered by those most affected 10y
it. The deputation Subsequently discussing
Giadstones reply showed considerable i'll
feeling at il. A motion was made and
seconded that i. be placed in the waste paper
basket. A member. however. pointed out
that it was evident tnat Mr.. GladstOne's mind
was still open and after further angry de-
bate the subject was allowed 10 drop.