, 1884-06-07

rights or the OenaTP, ana the ABOLITION OF
the ceremony OF prayers at the opening of
the legislature.
In conclusion NJ. Ferry declared that no
revision contemplated in the present bill
will touch the stability Of the Republic.
A ConStantinopIo despatch reports that
Earl DuTerin, British Ambassador and
Minister Plenipofentiary, in reference to
the Soudan difficulty, has notified the
Sublime Porte that the British Govern
ment is Willing to accept the offer to send
Turkish troops to Suakim, but stipulatps
that they be commanded by English Off
GERS. The Sultan, however, declines to
aCcede to such IN arrangement.
London Intelligence sta eS that the Very
Revd. II. I. Edwards, Dean Of Bangor,
has committed suicide.
Lord CaruarvOn has written to the
papers disappearing of State-aideA emf
grafton unless the emigrantS be carefully
selected.
New York, May 27th.-The American
wheat harvest promises well, but although
the acreage has been increased it is c0rSi-
dered improbable that it will surpass the
crop Of 1882.
The "PalI Nall Gazette" in an editorial
commenting on The conference for the con-
sidrrati0n Of the Egyptian difficulties, ne
clarcS that France has secured d promise
that a multiple control Shall be appointed.
Mr.. Henry Gordon, speaking otthe DO
Sltl0n in The Soudan, says that he enter
tainS no fear Cor the safety Of his brother,
who can leave Khartoum whenever he
may deem it necessary, aud does not de-
sire that a large English expedition should
be sent.
Sir Stafford Nortbcotr, in a letter re-
fcrriEg to his abStention from voting on
the motion of The Hon. st. John Blodrick
which proposed the rejection of the Irish
Franchise, e expresses his regret that he
was absent when it was before the House,
but declares that he would have opposed
1t nAd he been present.
In The House of Lords Earl Ca1narvon
interprIIated Lord Derby, the Secretary
tor the Colonies. respecting the rtpr, Senta-
tons Of the West Indian association with
regard t. the question Of Sugar counties.
Earl Derby, in reply, said there had not
been time 10 propose a conference to CON
slider the abolition of bountieS. With re-
spcGt TO the proposed tire ty arrangements
he stated that negOtia ions had been open
ed with The WdShilgron Government.
At a meeting Of the Sucz Canal Com
pauy in PARIS, VI. dc LeSscpS succeeded in
securing the necessary majority for the
admission Of English rcpreS+ ~ntatives on
the Complny's board u Directors.
New York, May 20 h-Inte,ligenco has
been received 1T Cairo stating that the
Governor of Dlrfour has been compelled
to surrender after a resistance Of two
years.
1t is announced that the English Co
vernmcnt has sent orders through Zebehr
PaShl for Major General Gordon's return.
The messenger it is expected will return
from his mission in 80 days.
In the British House Of Commons Mr..
q adstone repeated his assurance that the
Egyptian conference will be confined to
The consideration Of Finances and that no
agreement will be made vi II France be-
fore consulting the ofnrr powers,
I'm the House of Lords Earl Granville
denied that the Government had amy in
tention Of employing Turkish troops to
recOnquer the Soudau. 1t is reported that
Earl Granville, in consequence Of failing
health, will resign his posi- ion as NJ mister
for Foreign Attairs after the dissolution of
Parliament.
The stock Of sugar at the fou@ nome
ports Oh the eth inst, WAS 285,00n tons
as against 248 5000 tons for corresponding
period last year,
London, May 29th-The race for the
Derby which WAS rnn ut Epson yesterday,
resulted in Il dead heat between Major f.
z. Brlcel| est. Gatiru," and Lord Fal-
mouths, "HarveSter," the next place being
-,J H., En,o~. Ill III. ~ H. ..