Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-10-12
The u. 5. Immigration Commission
i'm China.

ceived the reply that the president OF the CON
pany IS now on his way TO England to settle
matters.
The u. $. Immigration Commission
in China.
NEW YORK, Oct IA special cable dispatch
from London gives the following, received from
Shanghai last night:-''On the 10th inst the
L. 5. immigration commission had its first
conference with the representatives OF the CHI
nese government-Pao Hsun and Ii Hung Isao.
TheSe gentlemen, who are the plenipotentiarieS
en- the part of China, are said TO be friendly to
the objects OF the commission, and 1t is now
pelleved that the business OF the mission will be
rapidly dispatched
Military Preparations i'm Ireland.
LONDON, Oct. 12.-The Dublin correspondent
OF the Manchester Guardian says: 1.-The mill
tary authorities In the west OF Ireland are max
ing extensive preparations In view OF appre-
heDded disturbances. Houses are being hired
at Tuam and Headford in Galway, and at Balla
IN Mayo for Immediate occupation by the mill
tary. Detachments of troops Will also leave the
In Mayo"
Miss Kate Field Coming.
MISS Kate Field, the American actress, is
among the passengers by the steamer Adrtatic
York.
Manchester Races.
LONDON, Oct. l4.-ThtS is the second day OF the
Newmarket second October meeting. The race
for the Cesarevitch stakes came Off, and was
ert the Devil; second place was secured by Lori
RoseberyiS three-yeaIS old bay filly Cipolat
and third place by Leopold DeRothSchild s
tnree tn years & ola bay colt The Star. Twenry-on
ran. The letting just before the race was Il 10
2aga1nst Robert the Devil; II to against Cipo-
iata, and II to against The STAR.
The Eastern Question.
The DAILY Ne,rs, In a leading article this
morning, says: 1T is possible that Germany
and France, initiating Austrian tinlidity, may
lntelpose some difficulty should action ia the
believe that though these three powers will
he state as long as England seems 10 depend On
thelr concurrence they will concur when 1t IS
made clearly manifest that though she desires
she can dispense with their cooperation
Gordon Pascha on African Affairs.
LONDON, Oct. 12.-COlonel Gordon Gordon
way from China to Europe wrote, under date or
September 2sth, to the secretary of the British
Anu-Slayery Society as follows. ~ hear OF an
Egyptian official leaving Mas, owah ID annex
pftmontary. This will involve Egypt in the
yearly expenditure OF ESQ 900 and completely
blockade Abyssinia from the sea. The Egyptian
commission established at ASsoot for the sup
preston OF the slave trade is perfect farce
American Cricketers Going TO Eu-
rope.
LONDON, Oct: l2.-T'he newspapers here pub
lish the following: ''It is stated that an Anneri-
can team OF cricketers may visit England Ia
1851. Two gentlemen are about to go TO the
United States TO make necessary arrangements
The success or the enterprise, financially or
otherwise, is very doubtful, but II the brothers
Newhall and other strong Philadelphia PLAYERS
could be induced to come over an interesting
tour might be arranged.
The International Oarsmen.
The Sportsman says: Hanlan, the oarsman
has gained three pounds, owing to inactivity
curing saturday and Sunday On account OF the
weather. He has a Slight sore throat, but he
locks very well. Elliott is In excellent health.
III He Is considerably reduced in weight and rows
In capital form.
President of the Argentine COnfeder.
alton.
BrPN0S
gress has proclaimed General Roca president OF
the Argentine confederation. Perfect tranquil
ity prevails.
Chilli and Peru Accept Mediation by
the United states.
LONDON, Oct. PA dispatch to Reuters Tele-
gram Company, dated Valparaiso. october 10th.
says: chill and Peru have accepted the offer or
mediation by the United States.
Delay in the CessiOn of DuIcignO,
CoNsrANTINoPLE, Oct. 1l-Evening.-Tn note
containing the communication made to the am
bassadors by the minister OF foreign affairs
on Saturday, that the Porte is ready to csda
Dulcigno. is awaiting the Sultan's sanction.
Advice to the Powers.
LONDON, Oct. 12.-The Times In leading
article article to-day urges the powers to give the
promised TO cede DulcignO. 1t adds however
Europe cannot withdraw its claims: but If The
pore @ rs Is wIiIng TO pay them proper considera
In turn the difficulties OF Turkey. and to post
pone their further demands
President Grevy.
~, pARis oct l2-President Grevy vii! reach
here to day (Tuesday) and Will preside at
cabinet council tomorrow.
Death of Captain HObsOn.
LONDON, Oct. 12-The death is announced OF
Captain Hobson, who discovered the remains OF
Sir John Franklin In the Artic region.
Gen. Grant Gone 10 Boston.
NEW YORK Oct. 12.-Gen. Grant left to-day
by the p. m. train for Boston, escorted by
committed from that city Of ex-Govs. Boutwell,
and Talbot and Col HerbertC. HILL The party
occupied a special parlor car. During the
morning the General received a large humber
OF visitors, among whom were ex-GOv. Fenton
Rev. Highland Garnet and the Chinese ambaS-
sador, Chin Ian Pin.
Robbery and Attempted Abduction
Of q Farmer.
NEW YORK, Oct 12-R0bert F. Gourran. q
farmer from Canonvtllle, Pa, was rescued by
the police nom coach early this morning while
being, as ne claims. iorcibly abducted and gar
roted. He says four T1en entced him into the
hack In Baxter street and robbed him OF S76.
One man named Gafney was arrested while the
others escaped The attention Of the police |
was directed 70 the coach by the cries OF Gour- |