The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-08-16
10 Gents a Week
FOREIGN NEWS.
COLLECTIVE POLICE SUPERVISION FOR THE

COLLECTIVE POLICE SUPERVISION FOR THE
sUEZ. g.,
London, August Is.-The Daily Telepraph
has the following dispatch from Constantino-
pie: Several of the stipulations proposed in
the military convention are considered unac-
ceptable. The Turkey proclamation against
Arab Pasha will not be issued until the con-
veAtion is adjourned. The session OF the con-
ference to-day was exclusively occupied with
the consideration Of the proposal of Count
Cortl, Italian ambassador, for collective police
supervision OF the Suez canal, which was final
~ agreed to as a temporary measure, with the
modification submitted by Lord 'Dufferin,
British ambassador, permitting the landing Of
troops. The proposition was then embodied
IN the protocol. Turkeys objection to the
military convention was not brought forward
by said Pasha. Eljameb states that Arab
Pasna has already been semi-oficially &C
qualnted with the terms Of the proclamation
declaring him rebel. He has been informed
that the sultan would grant him pardon should
he submit; but that if he refuses. strong meas
ures shall be taken to enforce his obedience,
Chenfts has condemned the act of Arab Pasha
as contrary to the interests of Islam.
DROWNED WHILE BATHING.
Prof. VIM. Stanley Jevons, philosopher and
professor OF political economy, was drowned
to-day while bathing at Berhill.
FEARS ENTERTAINED IN REGARD TO RUSSIA,
London, Aug~s ia correspondent of
the Times, at Berlin, says it is feared that the
Russian cabinet intends to take advantage of
the present troubles in Egypt to renew the
same old claims which were rejected by the
Berlin congress.
DISTURBANCE PROBABLE BETWEEN FRANCE
AND MADAGASCAR.
London, August I5.-A correspondent of
the News, at Paris, says there are fears of a
disturbance between France and Madagascar.
The queen OF Madagascar has prohibited the
sale of land to French colonists, contrary to a
treaty Of 1860. The French consul has been
forced to strike his flag and seek refuge at
Lamebid. Naval demonstrations are ex-
pected.
THE PRINCE OF WALES HEALTH BAD.
The Times this morning says: The prince
OF wales on account of the condition OF his
health. has been urged by medical advisers to
drink waters at German bath.
SAFE ARRIVAL.
London, August ls.-A dispatch received,
aatea A'esand1a' o:3o P: m, says: 1.-THE
Sf''s NAt"o''eI WIFI Ieneral Sir G0rnet
WooisIey and the Household cavalry on board
has just arrived here. All WE'LL"
Inc German Language In . Turkish Acade-
my for Young Ladies'.
On the 10th Of July the annual examination
in the academy for the daughters Of Turkish
state officials in Constantinople, took place in
the presence Of the sultan, Abdul Hamid, by
whom the institution was founded IN 1870.
and was Witnessed by many distinguished per-
sonages.
Among the different branches of learning is
also that Of the German language, and the
German emperor had sent six single ieweled
bracelets as prizes for the most
proficient ladies' in the difficult language.
and deputized his representative Mr.. Won
Hirschteld at the court of Constantinople to
make the presentation. The first prize was
awarded to the daughter of Thai Pasha-
tatihat Hanum, who upon its receipt made
! the following address in German to the
representative Of the German Emperor:
Though yet deficient, risk it nevertheless to
address you with few words in the German
language, and to express to you on
behalf Of myself and my companions our
sincere thanks and hearty acknowledgements
OF the honor bestowed upon US by the en-
peror through you as his representative. His
precious presents will never leave us, and
take the liberty to exclaim with the deepest
feeling Of gratitude: "Long live his majesty,
Emperor William, and bis august friend, his
majesty. Sultan Abdul Hamid. - TFreie
Presse.