New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-30
LoTTA's RECEPTION.
NEWS AND INCIDENTS IN LONDON
TOPICS TALKED ABOUT ABROAD.
THE FRENCH IN MADAGAsCAR-IRIsH AFFAIRS
NOTES ABOUT PROMINENT PERSONS.


LONDON, Dec. 29-Lord Granville, the
British Secretary for Foreign Affairs, has renewed his
representations to NJ Ferry, French Foreign Minister
I'm REGARD TO the destruction OF British trading posts in
Madagascar by the bombardment by the Frchch vessels
there He has warned Ferry that the English Govern
mcnt holds long list OF claims for damages to property
of English subjects Admiral Gabcr, the French COM
mandcr reports the Government that great many OF
the men belonging TO the garrisons of Tamaaye Fort
Dauphin and Maunga suffering from fever sickness
NJ Baudols the French Commissioner continues 70 con-
duct peace poparler with the Hova delegates at Iana
tave but he reports that the Maagasy Government mas
finally refused pay the war indemnity OF ten million
francs or to the establishment OF french
protectorate over the northern section Of the island
Admiral Gaber and NJ Baudos concur az to the ncces-
sy OF dlspachng expedition to the capital to dictate
peace there
ORGANIZATION OF ORANGENlEN PROPOSED.
The proposal circulated by Captain Alexander among
the Orange Masters in Ireland for the organization
Of a fighting force Of Orangemcn has provoked the
Nationalist papers and failed 10 command the sympathy
of the English press. Captain Aexandcrs scheme Is
to enrol the Orangcmcn militia to construct munioh
depots and TO the Government barracks as Orange
barracks. The project, though having the approval oi
the Orangemen will be ignored by the Grand Masters as
impracticable and also because It would make the
members of the lodges liable to prosecution under the
Crimes act
VICTOR HUGO AND O'DoNNELL.
Victor Hugo Is writing poem the late hangings OF
Irshmen It reported that he is incensed at the inter
ference Of Home Secretary with his appeh. 70 Ine
oueen for cemency in the OF ODOnnel and Intends
To seattle him In verse 1t Is current talk that ODon-
nell was one Of four notorious leaders OF the Molly
Magllres who have long been hiding from American
Justice under the protection OF IrshAmercan societies
IRISH MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT.
The members Of the Irish party in Parliament deny the
accuracy Of the Parnele programme, as published In
The Times Mr.. Pane it s stated, proposes to continue
in Parliament the policy he has followed in the past ses
sons The members OF his party Will meet carly IN Feb
| ruary to arrange a programme. At that meeting the
individual members will be assigned TO watch special
measures.
AID FOR POOR AMERICANS ~ PARIS.
The American Charitable Association Of Paris has
issued an appeal for assistance. 1t states that s funds
are inadequate to help the poor Americans In Paris VINO
desire to return TO the United states.
LICENSES TO JOCKEYS.
Tho English Jockey Club has ssued q notice that
ucepses viii only be granted 10 jockeys condition that
they are not owners part OF any race horse
The reasons for the issue Of the notice are the Incidents
iu connection with the horses trained by T.
Archer This action of the club viii
break up turf rings and Is tho sensation
in the sporting clubs,
CONTAGIOUS DISEASES AMONG sEAMEN
The Admiralty has issued unprecedented order on
the spread OF contagious diseases among seamen, since
the repeal Of act relative thereto 1t says tho spread
Of the pesenco homo ports and the extent to which
seaen are ncapacaed causes such great dearth ofsea
men simple cannot be exempted from
draft abroad The navy In worse sanitary condition
than since the adoption Of tho Act Of 1866.
PERSONAL.
oueen Victoria VIII leave England for Baden Baden at
the end Of February. The Queen has sent further Or
ders TO irish firms for supply Of popns. court train
OF white figured popn has been designed for Princess
Beatrice and poplin curtains are being made for Mar
! borough House. Windsor Castle and Osborne House.
Prince Bismarck wasinyted to the New Years reception
| Fmperor OF Germany, but declined the ground Of
| m edca advice. DR.. Schwenninger still continues his
treatment Of Prince, and has reduced his weight from
237 pounds his average for twelve years. to l05 pounds
The Prince has resumed his riding exercise He displays
increased activity in Government hHars ana III inc man
| agement Of his estate.
The Empress OF Austria Is going TO Bath TO take the
waters IN the hope OF curing herself OF sciatca.
II Is reported that the Gar will send the Grand Duke
Alexis his brother vceroy preparatory
marrying him to Princess Zartorysh His Maestys OBJ
iec in making this marriage Is to oOncate the Poles
Mis-. Vera Manning niece OF Cardinal Manning, has
entered convent Roehampton. sho Is helress TO
| a2 900 annually.
Garcia the most notorious gambler in Europe, has
entered Trappist convent In Spain. Garcia has been
known TO win and lose 100000 stakes at Homburg and
Monaco His last exploit TO break leading Spanish
| roulette bank
Princess Louise the Marquis OF Lorne win go to
| Riviera Switzerland, the second week In January.
person referred 10 by The Ahea0um high author
,ty writes from Massachusetts follows: Matthew
Arnolds lecturer is unequivoca II is like
! Plato in Sicily On the night he and Mr. Bryce
were lectung at Cambridge. England certainly doing
| her best 70 civilize America"
The patrons OF the nchbone Claimant have bought the
celebrated Granville Hotel for him. The Claimant will
shortly be released from Imprisonment
| THEATRICAL GOSSIP.
! There Is an immense demand for Sarah Barnm," the
work Of Marie Coombier, to which Sarah BehaIdt took
offence An English edition purged Of matter considered
best not TO print is being prepared. a reply
| 70 Marie Colombier by Sarah Baruuu" Is
announced be issued In Paris next week. sarah Bern
hardt denies that she has signed engagement for the
| production Of "Nana sahib" n America Mana
sahb Is failure IN Paris, and Is TO be withdrawn
Miss GrswOd has made brilliant IN a tour OF
| Glasgow, Liverpool and Manchester.
Mary Anderson the hearts OF the members OF her
company By observance OF the English custom of giving
Christmas presents. Every emplOye in the theatre re-
ceyed a present on Christmas eve Mr. Barnes, In the
presence Of the entire company addressed Miss Andcr
son. assuring her that all would entertain the most loving
! interest ana regard for her future.
Miss Lillian Russells engagement for Messrs. Gilbert
aud suliyan's new opers, "The PrineeSS," has been