, 1884-01-30
T q L E G r A NJ 8.
ST. THOMAS STATION

NOW 1OThs Jam lOIn.-Il6 CtllltSt
Embassy in London states that China'S
last note to France declared that an attack
on Bac Mini, Hunghoa, or Sontay would
be considered a Casus Bell, and that the
Marquis Yseng is now awaiting instruc-
tons to declare war. 1t also asserts that
the Chinese troops occupying Bac Mini
will certainly resist an attack
A Paris despatch announces thai the
Chamber of deputies has ordered an III
vestigation Of the question Of unemployed
workmen.
A Madrid despatch states that during
the debate in the Spanish Cortes on the
address Of Sagasta, the late President,
Srnores Canoyas and Castillo severely
criticized his policy, and promised that
the Conservatives would reform the Com
stitution. Senior Sagasta replied, attack
ing the policy of the present government,
which was defended by Senior Posada
Herrera, the President Of the Council, and
Senior Dominguez, Minister for Foreign
Affairs, who declared themselves willing
to make every sacrifice. The Chambers,
however, accepted the counter address by
a majority Of n|intty-fve votes.
Dominica, Jan. 1Sth.-H. NJ. s.. /" North
ampton." Canada" "Garnct," "Didop
"Fantome," "Grillon," and " FIamingo,'
1lINNN HtIC at C'ON ~ III
New York, Jan. 19th.-A Madrid dos-
patch announces that King Alfonso has
accepted the resignation Of tie Herrera
Ministry, and seeing the impossibilily of
effecting an agreement with the Liberals,
has charged StnOr Can0vaS del Castillo
with the formation Of Il new Cabinet.
A London despatch states that in eonse-
quence of the British Government having
protested, the Chinese have stopped the
blockade Of the Canton River.
1t is reported that the steamer "Colum-
bus" while on a voyage from Boston to
Savannah, struck on a buoy at the Devils
bridge and sank; one hundred persons
said to have been drowned.
New York, Jan. 2lst.-A despatch from
Berlin states that Lord Ampthill, the
British Ambassador, has sounded Prince
Bismarck, with regard TO a conference on
Egyptian affairs. The Chancellor however
declined to accept the transfer of the re-
sponsibility for the British blunder.
A despatch from Alexandria announces
that there is general rejoicing in conSe-
quence of the appointment Of Major Gen
eral Chinese Gordon, as commissioner to
the Soudan.
Intelligence from Spain states that
Senior CanOvaS, the President of the new
Cabinet, has promised to base his policy
on liberal lines abstaining from in
ternational complications. The COrtes
has suspended its sittings.
New York, Jan. 22nd.-A London des-
patch states that a sentry at WoolWich
Arsenal has been wounded.
1t is announced that the Bradlaugh
Newdegate Maintenance ease has been
decided in favor Of the former.
Demerara, Jan. 22nd.-Yhe Colonial
steamer " Berbice," belonging to the
Sproston dock and Foundry Company,
was partially destroyed by fire last night.
Damages estimated at twelve thousand
dollars. Uninsured.
New York, Jan. 23rd.-A Paris des-
patch states that NJ. Ferry, the President
of the Council, having demanded from the
Marquis WSeng, an explanation OF his
recent offensive letter, the latter replied
that the German Editor was responsible
for it's publication.
The motion brought forward by the
Government to prosecute deputy Talandier,
the Editor of the ~"RepubliQue Democla-
tique ct Sociale," for the publication of
Immoral writings, has been rejected.
ri London, Jan. 23rd.-The stock Of sugar
at the four home ports, on the 10Th inst,
was 263, 900 tons, as against 100000 tons,
for the col corresponding period last year.
Antigua, 23rd.-Sir Charles c. Lees, G..
MIG, the new Governor in Chief Of the
Leeward Islands, has arrived here from
the Bahamas.
New York, Jan. 24th.-A London des-
patch states that the recent fire at the