The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-11-09

10 the governments policy than they
bad received, and also to some state
ments as to the estimated cost of
the war. SIR Chas. Dixie, replying
to a question of Bourke, said that
the Egyptian government was solely
responsible for all charges preferred
against Arab Pasha.
French Interests I'm Egyptian FL.
nance.
CAIRO, Nov. On. Bredif. French
comptroller of finance in Egypt, has
written a letter to Cherif Pasha ill.,
sisIing ON his right to be present at
the council of ministers. Cherif
Pasha immediately referred the let
ter to the British government.
Several members of the court mar
tial which is engaged in the trial of
Arab Pasha have resigned, because
of an animation which had been con-
veyed to them by the council that
they may be called as witnesses as To
who shared in the military upris-
ing.
Propeller Burned.
QUEEN SOUND, ONT. Nov. 5.-The
propeller Josephine Kidd, from this
place for Lions Head, was burned off
Cape Commodore last night. The
crew were saved, but the vessel and
cargo are total loss. The cargo
was not insured, but the vessel was
partly insured.
A Noted Author III.
LONDON, Nov, 6-Anthony Troll
lop's illness is not anything in the
nature of fit, but paralysis of the
head. This morning he was slight
ly better, and hopes are entertained
of complete recovery.
LONDON, Nov. 6.-The correspond
ent of the News at Berlin telegraphs
that Russian diplomacy is making
great exertions to induce France to
unite with Russia in a policy I'M
friendly to England.
The Standards correspondent at
Madrid says: The Cubans were not
handed over by the British, but
were driven by them in car TO the
neutral zone, and left there. IL was
previously intimated to the Spanish
authorities that escaped prisoners
would be expected at the place in
Dictated, at certain hour, ut which
time officers were IN waiting, and
the Cubans were Immediately ar
rested, close to the English sentri, s.
LONDON, Nov, Cat a meeting OF
the Irish Parliamentary party, Mr..
E. Dwyer Gray presiding, it was
unanimously agreed to vote against
Mr.. Gladstone's cloture resolution
when Stafford Northcote makes his
motion for its rejection.
PARIS, Nov. 6.-Several anarchists
were arrested to-day in Crcnzol,
Lyons, Lille and Marseilles.
LONDON, Nov. Ga dispatch from
Frankfort says important diplomatic
negotiations are progressing be-
tween Russia and France. lfFrance
accedes to Russia's wishes as 10 the
proposed extradition treaty and the
limits of protection to be extended
TO political refugees, Russia will
| support the entire North African
policy of France and more particu-
larly her policy in regard to ques-
tions now pending i'll Egypt and
Tunis.
| CAIRO, Nov. 6--Arabis counsel
say they have reason to believe that
when translated his documents will
show that he received direct encour-
agement from the sultan and me
unanimous support of the Egyp-
tians and the sanction of their re-
ligious representative. Among the
papers is copy of the sultan's
firman, dated June %, comforting the
order of Medjidie upon Arab, in
recognition of his zeal, honesty and
intelligence.
Declaration Regarding Egypt 10
be Adhered to.
PARIS, Nov. 6.-The Memorial
DIplomatique states that Earl Gran
vile, British foreign secretary, sent
a note to the powers renewing the
assurance that England would abide
by all her previous declarations re-
garding Egypt.