Dukhobors.
A Russian sect, claiming to live without submitting themselves to human laws, and without reference to any other authority than that of God. The refusal to undergo military service led to their expulsion from Russia, and they are now domiciled in Canada, where, in 1902, they caused the authorities no little trouble by their refusal to submit to the law of the land.
Dulcigno Arrangement.
The final settlement of the Montenegro boundary question, long pending between the Great Powers and Turkey, replacing the Corti Compromise which was not carried out. The transfer of territory fixed by this arrangement was completed in 1881.
Dumb Captain.
The Prince de Condé, the leader of the conspiracy of Amboise, was so called by his confederates.
Dunces, Parliament of.
The Parliament of Henry IV, which met at Coventry in 1404. See Unlearned Parliament.
Dungannon Convention.
A convention of Ulster volunteer corps, held in 1781, at which resolutions were passed protesting against Irish legislative dependence on England and against a perpetual Mutiny Act. The meeting further demanded freedom of commerce for Ireland, and proclaimed its belief in the right of private judgment in religious matters.