, 1884-05-24

dollars.
A Washington despatch says that the
Senate has passed the bill placing Gener-
al Grant on the retired list Of the Army.
London advices state that Earl Gran
vile, Minister Of Foreign Affairs, will in
sist upon England's securing equal pri-
vileges in Southern China.
New York, May 16th.-The panic in
New York, has again been resumed, thereby
closing business i'll consequence OF the
house Of Hatch, the president OF the Stock
Exchange, having suspended payment.
The effect of the panic outside OF New York
is hardly noticeable, II 1t has come to be
recognised as a misfortune Ct spectators
which does not affect legitimate business.
The foreign exchanges are buying largely
American securities at increased prices.
1t is said that the Oil specu lators are sui
fering heavily.
The London STANDARD" in an editorial
commenting on the franchise bill, expresses
the opinion that if the bill should reach
the House Of Lords they will pass an
amendment practically killing 1T, thus
giving the Government the chance to dlS-
solve Parliament and hold the elections
before the harvest.
New York, May 17th.-The recent panic
in New York, is said to be the elimination
of a process of liquidation, which has been
pro gressing for the last two years, which
followed unparalleled Railroad conStruc-
ton and the consequent watering OF stocks.
The panic which was reported yesterday
has subsidized, only one failure having
occurred, money is now easier u the
outlook encouraging.
1t is announced that troops at Assouan
have been ordered to proceed to the relief
of Berber and Khartoum.
London news states that the conserva-
tive Peers have resolved to reject the
franchise bill.
In the House Of Commons, Mr.. Tomlin-
son, member for Preston, referring to the
treaty recently completed between AmeTl-
ca and Spain relative to trade with the
Spanish West Indies, urged upon the Go
vernment the ACCESSIBILITY Of seeking a
most favoured nation treaty for England.
Berlin adyices report that Prince BIS
marck has urged China to make Liberal
concessions and in that way assist in bring
ing about a general European dISaTna-
ment.
London news states that q despatch
has been received from the Berlin CORE
spondent Of the "pimcs2 asserting
UudU CuC lIol SdLdCIC tHdIlidSC ChLClNt IL
to by the Grand Duke Louis Of Hesse
Darmstadt has been annulled.
st Thomas, 17th.-The repairing ship
"Grapplern left here for Keywest last even
ing to effect the repairs of the Havana Key
west cables, steamers leave Havana for
Keywest every Wednesday, Friday and
Saturday, returning from Keywest on Tues
day, Thursday, Saturday, and Monday dur
ing interruption.
New York, May 19th-It lis announced
that the Due d'Aumale is lying seriously
i'll at Chantilly.
A Paris despatch states that the Co
vernment have asked the Chambers for
thirty millions of francs for the TonQuin
Budget, and four and a half millions for
Madagascar.
Mr.. Gladstone, in the course Of an in
terview, admitted that misinformation on
Egyptian affairs had turned the country
towards the Conservatives, but her Ma
jesty'S Government, he declared, would
maintain its own Council and resist the
rejection OF the franchise bill by dissolv-
ing Parliament after the Summer Session.
The attainment of his Majority by the
Czarewitch of Russia was celebrated yes
terday. The Crown Prince of Prussia was
present on the occasion.
New York, May 10th.
Flour per bril-, st. Lawrence brand $50
Meal, best Brandywine, per bril-, $34 to ]
Ell M. Pork, per DBL, SIT
New Seasons Pork per Dbl $751;
s,nor Crystals per b., 53to 68.
Fair to good refining pr ID. 81 toS