, 1882-07-01
TIE L E G A N S.
ST. THOMAS STATION.

piSts have petitioned President Arthur 10
appoint a commission Of lunacy to exam
ine into the question of Guiteau'S insanity.
In the House Of Commons Sir Charles
Dixie, Foreign Under Secretary, replying
to an Interpolation, stated tha, the basis
of the conference includes the re-eStaOIlsh-
ment of the Sultan's rights III Egypt, the
maintenance of the Khedive's rule, the
preservation Of the liberties of Egypt, and
the observance Of Egypts international
obligations.
In the French Senate M. de Freycinet,
Prime Minister, made Il similar statement.
In consequence of the POrtp's refusal to
consent to the conference. it is probable
that Germany, Austria and Italy Will ab-
stain from joining it.
The French Government have expressed
their positive objection to an armed inter
vrntion in Egypt ty Turkey.
The French and English COnsuls at
Cairo have been instructed by their Co
vernmentS to refuse to recognize the ESyp-
tan ministry.
A Paris despatch says that the Senate
has rejected the Bill for the re. admission
of American Pork INTO France.
London, 23rd-The stock OF sugar at
the four home ports on the lTh INST, was
23S, 900 tons as against 174,0OO at the cor
lCSDOIIttlIlS pei w ihHI N"A
New York, oath June-The freight hand
lerS employed on the railroads in this city
have struck work, thereby seriously ham.
pering trade arrangements.
London news states that the Alien
Clause Of the Repression OF Crime Bill has
been so amended as TO extend lis applIea-
ton 10 the whole of the United Kingdom.
A Berlin despatch says that the kmpe-
rOr aeSitatCS to accept the resignation OF
Herr Bitter, Minister Of Finance, between
whom and Prince Bismarck exists a diver
gence of opinion.
The Emperor's reluctance is generally
interpreted aS a sign of his diSappr0Val OF
the ChancellOr'S financial policy.
The death is announced OF MT. Bence
Jones, a County Cork landlord OF Boycott
tIng celebrity.
Plymouth, 25th June-R. NJ. S. PARA"
from the West Indies arrived here at
o'clock this evening.
jamaica. June 25th-The 2. NJ. S." Nile"
shortly after her departure, grounded be-
yOnd Port Royal off Fort ShOal whilst
under charge of Pilot. H W.. S. Ph9nix
and Iyrian are rendering assistance but
up to present without success. She IS
being lightened Of her cargo.
New York, both June-NewS from Alex
andria reports that the Egyptian troops
have planned to advance on the ouez
Canal.
A London despatch says that in the
event Of Egyptian interference at Suez,
the British Government will defend the
Canal by means of swift gunboats.
Derwish PaSha, the Turkish Comman-
der, has te~legraphed to M. de Les8eps,
assuring him that the Suez Canal ism no
danger.
The Sultan has conferred decorations
on Arab Pasha.
1t is stated that the Representative OF
Italy will preside at the Conference to be
held at ConStantinOple, for the settlement
of the Egyptian question. AS a starting
point, the conference will agree TO recognize
Turkish sovereignty in Egypt.
The "Times," in its column Of military
intelligence says that an expedition deS-
tined for Egypt is being organized:
The Russian Government have CONTRACT,
ed for the purchase of thirty gunbdRts
A Dublin despatch states that the Irish
landlords are organizing a financial cor
poratiun for mutual protection it is be-
lieved that this will cause fresh trouble
and possibly lead to a social war.
New York Goth June
Flour - brl. St. Lawrence brand, S6.40
Meal best ~Brandywine, P brl $44.
Heavy Mess Pork % brl. $50.
New Seasons Pork per brl 81.
Co., Crystals % ID Il to 81.
sugar Fair to good refining U fb73 to !.
English Islands MolasSes ~ gal 40 TO A..