Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-10-06
FOREIGN AFFAIRS.

MOHG kEenCn NIOHO uOE NEW OEhe
LONDON, Oct. 6.-The Manchester Guardian,
in its financial article this morning, says;-"The
steamer Labrador, which sailed from Havre on
Saturday, the 4th inst, took out about is, ZOO
francs In gold for New York.
Paroles Chances i'm the Race To.
morrow.
LONDON, Oct. e. The Times says:-"Mr.
Lorillard's brown geldiDg Parole has been sup
ported perhaps for more money than any horse
In the contest far the CeSarowttch stakes,
wMcn comes on at Newmarket tomorrow
(TueSday.l He Is certainly we'll handicapped.
but, nevertheless, the jockeys who have ridden
him think he cannot stay the course, which Is
over two miles and quarter In length. His
trainer and. owner, however, are confident Of
his winning"
Can't Compete with American
Wheat Growers.
The Duke Of Beaufort, the proprietor OF large
estates in England and Ireland replying to
Glamorganshire (Wales) correspondent relative
to the prospects OF British agriculture, con-
American wheat production. He advises that
British farmers should devote their attention to
the raising OF cattle.
The King Of BurmaI.
LONDON, Oct. GA dispatch from Simla to
the Times says: "The King of Burmah has not
withdrawn his claim to the Eastern Karennee.
Tie country being now impossible In conse-
quence OF the rains IL is impossible to ascertain
whether he has taken any steps TO enforce his
claim. II he has occupied the territory force
will doubtless be sent In the cold season to ex-
pei his troops but it is unlikely that any fur
tier measures will be taken against him until
he gives fresh provocation.
Russian Hostility to England and
The Russian Press MAKES 4 fresh outourst OF
hostility against England and Germany. The
st. Petersburg Noroe Vremya says: eSooner or
later war OF life and death with England Is
inevitable. The only question now 70 be con-
siGered is which is the most available route to
HfndooStan.'
An Important Mission.
The Beriiner Montags Biatt, publishes sem
Prince OF Germany shortly visits King Hum
bert, of Italy, on an important mission relative
to Austro German political affairs.
International signals.
The daily Telegraph states that the following
governments have signifted to the British gov
eminent their acquiescence In the new inter-
rule of the road at sea, just issued by an order
In council, VIZ: France, Germany, Russia, the
United States, Italy, spain, Portugal. Belgium,
Denmark, sweden, the Netherlands, Austro-
Hungary, Greece and Chill. The new rules and
signals will come into use everywhere on the
1st OF September, lSSe. In the meantime all
candidates for certificates Of proficiency in car
rying them out will undergo examination.
Big Fire i'm London.
LONDON, Oct. 6, 2:30 PIMA large fire is now
raging in Holywel street Strand. The fire
halter, which, together with No. so, occupied
by John B. Leno, printer and other shops on
the opposite side of the street, are already
gutted. The buildings of the entire street are
In danger OF destruction.
Not So Big a Fire After All.
LONDON, Oct. 6, $3.50 p. m.-The fire In Holy
well street Strand has been eXtingufshed. The
damage is inconsderable. The first report of
its extent was exaggerated. Only one house,
No. 49, in which the fire originated, was burned
down. The adjacent houses which were re-
ported to be on fire are only damaged by heat
and water.
ST. Petersburg Police Find n Private
Printing Press.
ST. PETERSBURG, oct. 6.-The police have dis
covered a secret printing office and workmen
engaged in printing an interdicted pamphlet.
jerome Napoleon and His fBOysC
PARIS, Oct. 6.-Prince Jerome Napoleon and
his sons have returned to this city from Italy.
The Famine in Cashmere.
LONDON, oct. Ga dispatch to The Times from
Simla says:-Revolting details of the sufferingS
of the famine stricken people still come from
Cashmere. There is reason to hope that the
measures have been mtserably msmanaged by
the Maharajah and his advisers, and the loss OF
life has been terrible.
FrancO.American Treaty of Come
PARIS, Oct 6.-At the meeting yesterday In
the circus of the Champs Elyssee, In favor of a
Franco American treaty OF commerce, a letter
from NJ. Tirard, minister Of commerce and ag-
riculture, was read, expressing his gratitude at
having been named its honorary president, but
regrettfpg that his official duties precluded
all his sympathy. Hon. Fernando Wood,
chairman of the committee of ways and
means OF the House of Representatives, ex-
pressed his personal opinion that the United
States are ready TO reform their tariff.