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is commended, however, that its permanent occn-
patton would entail too heavy a burden on India
and the city itself. IL is probable that the British
troops will retire to Khojak pass, resting within
striking distance and possessing the military con-
troll OF the valley.
The Viceroy Of India telegraphs that Ayoob
Khan is two marches beyond Girisbka, on the road
to Hernt. 1t is rumored that the Zamadwir peo-
pie offered to assist him. but that he refused. The
telegraph line from Candahar to India has been
restored.
simIa, Sept. 2O.-Tbe Cabul district is quiet. In
Calcutta il seems clear that the Government has
resolved to abandon Khyber pass. Mahomed Jan
has written a letter offering bis services unre-
servedly TO the Ameer. but he is still very Ill at
Wardak. His brother. who has been with the
Ameer at Cabul, has been sent back with numer-
Gus presents. The Ameer has paid four months
arrears OF pay to the troops in Cabul. The army
in Turkestan has acknowledged The Amer.
London, Sept. PA dispatch from Lahore
says: By IA landslip ut Maine Tai. Bengal, eleven
British officers. fifteen soldiers und eleven other
people were killed and four injured.
Bombay, Sept. 23-Following are the details
of the Iand-slip at Naini Tai, Bengal, which re-
suited in the death of number Of British officers
and soldiers and other persons: Rain began fall
ing heavily on Friday, and poured steadily until
Saturday afternoon. when the gauge showed a fall
of twenty-five inches in forty hours. All the
roads were cut to pieces, In the forenoon OF
Saturday it was rumored that the Victoria Hotel
was in a dangerous state. The alarm was given
TO the visitors in the hotel. who took shelter else
where before the building fell. About thirty
natives were buried in the ruins. Tue police and
a band of laborers and soldiers were quickly on
the spot. About noon there was a sudden roar
and rumbling, followed by a vast cloudburst. The
lake rose in a moment far above It's usual height
and swept in a massive wave toward The Weir,
where on enormous land slide came down. burying
the hotel and the band of rescuers, with the dis
astrous result already mentioned.
Calcntfa SAINT % III ramainder AZ ffha afa-
ton of Naini Tai is in imminent danger. The
country beyond Bareilly is flooded.
Canada.
Chicago. Sept. IA Tribune Montreal special
says: A cable received from Sir John A, Mac
Donald announces a contract for The eompletipD of
the Canada Pacific Railway has been made by the
Government with English, French aud American
capitalists. subject to ia" approval Of the Domi-
MON Parliament. No details are given, but the
negotiations are absolutely complete. IIlF Is .
Quebec. Sept. ia pastoral letter from the
Archbishop was read in the Basilica Yesterday de-
plOring the continued emigration from this pro
vince to the United States. and appealing to the
generosity. charity and patriotism Of the people
to take steps against the movement.
The Cape. f.
London. Sept. 9.-Capr Town news is to the ef-
feet that the Cape mounted rifles have entered
BasntalGnd and encamprd az Masera. Lethorodi's
force numbered GOO. II was routed aud pursued
several miles. A number OF men aud cattle were
captured. The colonials only had one man
wounded. The Basutas are said 40 refuse all
terms. and war is considered Inevitable.
London, Sept. 23.-News from Cape Town Is
that 1900 Basntos attacked Maiciing 90 the 2lst
inst. Fighting continued all day at both places.
The rebels were ultimately %rrpulsed.
MIsCELLA EOUs.
New York, September 24.-Panama advices of the
10th inst says The Peruvians are drilling and or
ganizing their army for the protection of Lima and
f..;fusno tIa attn Evan tHa (vtnoao ara fnfn&
in the enthusiasm, and the nucleus Of y Chinese
guard has already been formed Of six Of the richest
Cinnamon in the capital, and a corps Of some men Of
the best Chinese society is offered. The Chinese
having no diplomatic representative in Peru. they
have decided to put themselves under the Profession
Of the British flag, as. hailing from Hongkong, many
of them have q right TO do. f.IIt a4sEr.
At Valparaiso, August 18th, as the steamer with
the mail was leaving port. a severe shock of an earth
quake was experienced, which is supposed 10 have
caused considerable damage. Ii was reported at
Oquimo that the town of Hiapel, 10 the interior, had
been destroyed by the shock and some 700 persons
killed.
Washington, September 24-The Chilean Minis
ter to-day received adyices. stating that 25OO
Chileans occupied u point north Of Lima on the 1lth
of September, and that an expedition would advance
from there, in conjunction with other forces and the
blockading squadron, 10 attack the capital.
New York, September ia Herald cablegram
from Paris says In connection. with the royal
christening at Madrid the GdzeHe publishes today
amnesties for political and common law offenders,
and reduces many sentences. In ommeuioration Of
the birth of the Infanta. The Government has tele-
graphed to the authorities Of Puerto Rico, ,telIiog
them TO apply $50. 900 to aqueducts. ports. schools and
other public works. ALI the crowned heads aud GOV
ernments in Europe have telegraphed congratuIa-
tons to the King and Queen Christine. Ia all the
Lord Chamberlain has received 1900 kilograms of
congratulation. All the leaders Of the dynastie par
ties have, on this occasion. shown their loyalty, and
their journals consider the birth OF an heiress to
u Is-ll -
prospects of the monarchy IN the act Of baptisbe
Queen Isabella held the Infanta over an ancient font
expressly brought from the Convent Of Sanio Domin-
go, aud in which the Saint had been baptized iD the
Middle Ages After the ceremony the4 Ibhnta
Maria Isabella. was taken back 10 her apartments.
Other festivities will take place ia October. when
Queen Christine is churched 10 the Atoch Cathedral.
Then b~ull-fglhs and popular entertainments will be
given to the Town Council. The King aud the other
members OF the royal family and the Archduchess
Elizabeth Vt Aust"iu have given large sums for the
poor aud The hospitals. The only persons present at
the time OF Queen Christine's delivery were. Kins
Alfonso, Queen Isabella. the Grand Duchess Eliza
beth of Austria, the Marquese Of Santa Cruz, the
Duchess If Medina de Los Torres aud the chief
ladies Of the Queens and the young %Inflnta' 3 house
holds. The royal household has been thrown into u
fervor of jealousy by the marked preference shown
10 foreigners. The Austrian doctor who attended
the Queen, and an English woman who ~oficiates as
head nurse, are the special objects of aversion. The
Princess Of Asturias loses her title by. the birth Of
II Anidntds 10 biyteu lulhuh AeuOeilh IN tue
Gazette.
Cairo, September 16 .--The condition Of the Nae
causes anxiety. II is unsatisfactory and several
weeks late. The foundation is lower than NJ a cor
responding period in 1879. Irrigation. however,
proceeds well. There are some complaints from The
interior that the cotton crop has suffered, but TO
what extent is not known. tIh~ HuEIEIuFlA
London. September 24-The Anglo-American
Cable Company announce that after the LIST Of Octo-
Der the tariff from New York and Canada to the
United Kingdom will be increased TO 80 cents per
word Government messages. half cable rates
press messages. 20 cents, with deferred rate Of l25
cents. The rate 10 France and places beyond the
United Kingdom remains unaltered l21 cents, bot
on after December 1st il will be increased to 60
cents. and Government messages one-half cable
rates. The Direct Cable will also Increase 20 60
cents per word on and after October Let. Ai@
London Sept. 2O.-The Standard says With
reference To the American fishery dispute reported
from New York, and the alleged violence shown
by Newfoundland fishermen toward the American
vessel Moro Castle in Conception Bay. we may
state that Her Majesty's ships Dsaid, Con.ett. and
Flamingo have been ordered TO the fisheries
ground