, 1884-02-27

Has Deen lUlOIm from Tue DUuudu uudC lu6
garrison at Tokar has been maSSacred, but
previous to taking any action he desires
to await the test of Major General Gorden's
proclamation in respect to the slave trade.
The "TimeS," III an Editorial, expresses
the opinion that the concessions granted
to the traffickers in slavery in the Soudan
are really worthless considering the Bri.
fish troops hold the Posts.
During the debate in the House Of Com
mons on the vote of censure, Mr. Harriet,
the Junior Liberal Member for Brighton,
denounced the policy of the Government
and declared that he would vote with Sir
Stafford Northc0te, then resign and seek
re-electionin order to prove that the coun-
try also diSapproveS of the Governments
policy.
New York, Feb 20-In the British House
of Commons yesterday the debate on the
vote OF cen>uIe against the Government
resulted III MI Gladstone securing a ma
jority Of 40, Notwithstanding the opposi-
ton Of the Parnellites Mr. Gladstone,
speaking on the administration of Scot
land, expressed himself in favour Of the
appointment of a Scotch Minister.
II is announced that Mr. B%radIaugh has
a fourth line been reelected NJ p for North
ampton with an increased majority.
The Frerch Chamber Of Deputies has
passed the section of Education bill Sc
lectlng lay teachers only.
1t is stated that the King Cf AMMAN has
sent a cOngratulatory message by cable to
France
London, Feb 2O-The stock of sugar at
the four home ports, on the 18th inst, was
292,O coo tons, as against 223, 900, for the
corresponding period last year
NJ. Vail MI 81 - D.D,;Ion4 ArkTy1n
has issued a proclamation declaring the
abolition of the discriminating duties here
tOfOre imposed on the American trade with
Spanish Islands.
Mr. OiCOnnerP Power, member of the C0un-
ty Mayo, speaking in the House Of Com
mons yesterday denounced the Parnellite
policy
1t is announced that negotiation for a
French Commercial treaty, are about to be
Immediately resumed
News from Ottawa states that a crisis
has arisen in the Canadian Parliament, III
consequence Of the French section having
demanded ten millions of dollars to cover
the expenditure on the erection Of a bridge
at Quebec, and for other enterprises The
Premier, Sir j A Macdonald, is opposed
to the motion
New York, Feb 22nd-The return which
was ordered by Prince Bismarck OF the re-
solutions OF coincidence passed by the
American Congress on the death of Herr
LaSkeT continues to excite the German
Press. The serious portion Of the Ameri-
can Press attribute the order to the bOor-
ishneSS of Prince Bismarck and regret the
iudiScreet opportunity which has been Of
tered him by the House
London news states that Mr. Bradlaugh
has again been excluded from the House
Of Commons during the debate on the
question OF his admission, Mr. Gladstone
asked the House to await the decision of
the Courts
Advices from Saigon announce that Adj
miral Courbet, hitherto commanding the
French land and naval forces i'll TOnquin,
has transferred the land command to
General Millot
French intelligence states that the In
dustrial Commission, which was chiefly
chosen by a Governmental majority, has
begun its functions
The thamber Of Deputies, having under
consideration the question Of public mani
feStationS, has decided to leave offences
committed by cries or emblems atficheS to
be dealt with by jury
A severe cyclone passed over South
Can DINA, Alabama, Georgia and the north
part of Florida on Wednesday, interrupt
ing telegraphic communication and doing
immense damage to property
New York, Feb. 21St.
Flour pr bril-, St. Lawrence brand, $40
Meal, best Brandywine, per brl. $50 to J.
II. NJ. Pork, per DBL, SI54 to :.
NJ C.~-.S- -. II GIH0