, 1884-12-13
T E L E G. r A NJ S.
ST.. THOMAS STATION

IN the House of Commons that the Govern
ment were awaiting the result of the inquest
at trinidad, but considering the great loss
OF life an independent inquiry would be
desirable.
The Franchise bill was yesterday read a
sec Ond time in the House of Lords The re.
distribution of seats bill has been read a
8 econd time III the House of Commons.
London news states that the Court of
Appeal has decided that the crew of the
"Mlgnonette" are guilty of murder.
Dispatches from Shanghai state that
IL Chinese vessels have been ordered to
put to sea and engage the French fleet.
The French Senate have passed a vote
OF urgency to refer the Senatorial reform
bill to Committee.
1t is announced that NJ. Victor Durny,
French historian, and NJ. Bertrand and
Lud0vlc Halevy have been elected members
of the French Academy.
President Diaz of Mexico has promised
the payment of the English debt because
OF Mexican credit, although personally
disappearing of it.
A bill has been introduced in the Ger
man Reichstag for the construction OF a
caual betW cen KEEL and Brunsbuttel large
enough TO permit the passage of the
largest war vessels. 1t is proposed 10
complete 1t III five years at a cost of one
hundred and twenty million marks. The
scheme receives the approval Of Count
Won Moltke.
London, Dec. 5th-The stock of sugar at
the four home ports on the both nit. was
246,0OO tons as against 100000 tons
for the corresponding period last year.
New York, 9th Dec.-The Franchise
Bill was read a third time in the House OF
Lords yesterday.
1t is stated that England will delay her
recognition Of the International African
Association.
Continental news states that the Pope
dIsllkeS the appointment 10y France OF a
Catholic protect0rate i'll Africa.
1t is announced that the Investigation
OF the late Coolie riots in Trinidad will be
entrusted to Il Commissioner wholly IN
connected with he colonies.
1t is rumourcd that som success has
resulted from the negotiations of the
Foreign Office to improve the relations
OF the West Indies with America.
London news Announces that Arthur
HaVelOck will be transferred to the Govern
ment OF Trinidad vice Sir Frederick Barlee,
deceased.
New York, Dec. 8th.-London news an
nounces that The Franchise Bill has re.
ceived the Royal assent.
The English and Scotch Liberals are
dissatisfied with the provisions of the Re
distribution Bill. The Parnelites however
are jubilant.
Reports from the Soudan state that
I'll Mahdi is within three hours march Of
khartoum.
1t is stated that France has warned
other countries against following the in
crease OF import duty on grain by reprisals.
The Paris Chamber Of Commerce are pro-
testing against the increase.
A meeting of Paris w~orkingmen was
held on Saturday at the Sale Feyriet the
meeting was of "a disorderly character, but
there: was no rioting.
Tue French Senate have adopted the
frst five clauses of the Senatorial reform
Bill.
Two amendments, the first proposing
the election OF Senators by universal suf-
1rage direct, the second proposing to elect
Senators through delegates, were rejected.
NJ. Ferry opposed the first.
1t is reported that King Talata and all
his household have been blown up by
hostile Mohamedan tribes.
st. Thomas, 8th Dec.-Cablo between
Trinidad aud Demerara INTERRUPTED. cut.
ting off the latter colony. Fast vessels
will be ch artered to convey telegrams to
and from, aud all steam and sailing op-
portunities will be awaited of during the
interruption. Delay about four DAYS. Rates
unchanged. Repairs will be promptly