Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-11-20
,FOREIGN NEWS.
DISCOVERY OF GIOD IN INDIA.


of auriferous quartz from two
to four feet thick, yield
ing from few pennyweights to 200
ounces per ton. The richer stone shows
when broken fine and coarse seams
jagged pieces the size Of a pea. In some
reefs much Of the stone will probably
not pay for working, but it is be-
lieved that, on the whole, n very large
and profitable industry will be insured
With the aid of capital and good man.
agement. Wynood is healthy and
pleasant for Europeans nine months Of
the year, but fevers prevail during
three months.
TO WITHDRAW FROM LATIN
We are informed by cablegram of
Nov. 18th that the Swiss govern
ment will give notice, January LIST, of
its intention to withdraw from the
Latin monetary convention.
GERMANY AND SAMOA.
We learn from Paris cablegram of
Nov. 18th that Germany will occupy
the whole OF the Samoan Archipelago.
THE AMER wEAKENs,
A Bombay cablegram Of Nov. 18th
says hopes are entertained at Simla of
u peaceful solution Of the Afghan diff
Guilty. 1t is supposed Russia is exercis-
ing a pressure upon the Ameer with this
object. The Ameer, moreover, despairs
of success against the British Com
mander. The chief of the British has
started for Peshawuer. Gen. Browns
division will strike the first blow, if war
Is declared. Browns division is that
operating from Peshawuer in the direc-
ton Of Khyber pass.
ENGLAND WILL NOT FIGHT FOR THE AWARD.
A London cablegram of November
10th, says The Times says when
we hear that public opinion in the
United States has suddenly been
thrown into ferment by revival of
the fishery question, and that Mr.. Evarts
has written two vigorous dispatches, the
publication of which couple of days
before election has aroused a patriotic
feeling in the majority no doubt profit
able to the republican party, we can
only wonder at the capacity of being
aroused by small things which the
Americans possess. Evarts' dispatch
are concerned with what are apparently
Anticipated subjects. The fishermen's
quarrel on the coast of Newfoundland in
January last and the payment Of the
Halifax award which the arbitrator an.
nouncd nearly twelve months ago.
Whatever may be the course of the
Newfoundland dispute, it can have no
bearing on the payments and non-pay-
ments Of the Halifax award. That
must be determined by the American
people upon general principles Of hon
or and equity and without reference to
subsequent disputes about other mat
tiers. If they wish to repudiate the
award of the Halifax tribunal they may
rest assured we shall not 60 to war to
recover damages. They have nothing
to fear save the loss Of their national
self respect and the uncomplimcntary
of the old world nation.
THE RUSSIANS INTERVIEWING IN RoUMEILA.
A telegram from Constantiuople,
Nov. 9th, says Russia Is establish
ing second line of defense at Adriano-
Pile. Several prominent Turks, believ-
ing that the attitude of the Russians in
Roumelia will lead to war with Eng
land. Turkey is anxious to convince
Minister Layard that the best mode of
fighting Afghanistan would be to engage
Russia in Europe. The sultan's imme-
date designs, however, are pacific.
Several ministers, and especially the
military party, favor definitive ces-
sion of portion Of Bosnia to Austria,
so as to secure her neutrality.
THE CARS SERIOUS ILLNESS.
Says q st. Petersburg cablegram
under date of Nov. 9th, that the health
of the Gar is becoming more and more
unsatisfactory, and causes great anxi-
ETY..
Count Schouvalof has left Lavidia
for London, the state Of the Emperor's
health not permitting decision on
pending political difficulties. Count
Schouvalof was of the distinguished
party of the imperial yacht wrecked on
her way to Odessa.
SNOW In EUROPE.
A London telegram under date of
the 9th inst, says that kilograms from
northern and western Europe announce
heavy snow falls. The Appenine and
Black Forest are covered, and Swiss
passes are blocked with snow. In
France the rivers are very high. The
Seine threatens inundation.
Branded Salmon.
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