Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-10-18
GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS,

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GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.
LONDON, Get. 17.-James Card estimates
the requirements Of Great Britain for for
eign wheat from the first of September at
15,500,0OO quarters, or nearly 100000 quar-
ters less than were imported the same
period last year.
PORT SAID, Oct. 17.-It is reported that
the authorities of the canal have prohib-
tied the employ of any one who worked for
or assisted the British forces. Conse-
quently many are unemployed.
PARIS, Oct. T.-Eighty Frenchmen, az
sisted by 1,4OO African laborers, are about
to commence the construction of railway
between the Niger and Senegal rivers.
Their operations will be protected by a
military column which will plant the
French flag and erect two forts on the
Niger.
ALEXANDRIA, Oct. 1.-THE native who
wounded the British consul during the riot
is arrested.
MADRID, Oct. 17.-Political and financial
circles are much excited by news that Senor
Sagosta, prime minister, had long and
amicable interview with Marshal Serrano.
The incident has created profound sem
satlon IN its bearing on the situation and
prospects of political parties.
GALWAY, Oct. 17.-At the investigation
into the murder of the two Huddys, near
Loughmast, Kerrigar, the informer, was
again placed on the stand. He further
deposed that c man named Higgins, aged
sixty, with ais son, took the chief part in
the murder and compelled passers by to
assist him in carrying the victims, whose
groans could be plainly heard, while they
were in the bags in which they were thrown
into the lake. Other witnesses corrobor-
ated this statement. The prisoners were
remanded.
TR1PoL1, Oct. ia number of Tunisian
chiefs, with their followers, have offered to
return to Tunis and submit to the French.
Tripoi is strongly opposed to such action.
A French man-of-war is placed at the dis
posal of the French consul general.
MADRID, Oct. lit is stated that the
terms of the arrangement between .e
democrats and dissident liberals are gen
eral acceptance of the constitution of 1869
with some slight notifications.
PARIS, Oct. 17.-Bredif, French member
VI NOAAUAOA3 SVoA 1CA LUZ IIky pI tO-udys
PARIS, Oct. 17.-Important arrests we're
made at Montceau les Mines in connec-
tion with the outbreak of miners. It is
hoped order is restored.
LONDON, Oct. 17.-Caird, earl of Wharn-
cliffe, F. w. Chesson, earl of Rosslyn and
earl of Leicester have Joined the Longfel-
low memorial committee.
I. ALEXANDRIA, Oct. IA letter official
from the department of public domains
is published, declaring the country in
state of ferment, which can only be cured
by the execution of the leaders of the re-
bellion.
LONDON, Oct. 1.-THE German ship Con-
stantia, Capt. Kuehlken, came in collision
with the steamer City of Antwerp, four
teen miles off Eddystone, and both vessels
sunk. All the Constantia's crew and four
belonging to the City of Antwerp, landed
at Cardiff.
MADRID, Oct. 17.-Some opposition or
gans state that Prime Minister Sagasta is
inclined to accept Serraon's policy in order
to avert rupture in the liberal
party. In ministerial circles, however,
1t is asserted that Sagasta has declined to
modify the policy which he considers cal
culated to induce the Democrats to accept
the monarchy. Sagasta absolutely re-
fused to separate himself from the central
ist element represented by the ministers of
war and justice.
MADRID, Oct. 17.-El Correo says
IT at the next session of the
cortes Marshall Cerrano's party declares
In favor of consolidation of the monar-
chy and renounces its ideas of constitu-
tional reform, Sagasta will be disposed
to relinquish the claim in order to facili-
tate the formation of ministery under
Serrano< In that case Sagasta would sup
port the government in chambers.
Denman Thompson in observation-disclosures" %
The second appearance of Denman
Thompson in "Joshua Whitcomb," during
his present engagement. at the Opera house,
last evening, drew good house, and the
presentation, as is the rule,
gave the greatest satisfaction.
Thompson, himself as ssUncle Josh, an old
Jackson Democrat" was inimitable, his
every appearance and enunciatioa, elicit
ing enthusiastic applause, as also
did the quartet singing. and
the song and dance business
of Ignacio Martinett and Miss Julia Will
son, the ''Tot" of the play. Another repeti-
tion of the play will be given this evening.
Cedarcroft Sold.