The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-05-21

editorial says the complexion OF the Can-
adian Pacific railroad is a most impor-
taat step toward the consolidation of the
empire. It is a priceless advantage to
have command of great line of railway
uniting the two oceans beyond the reach
of hostile attack and free from the re
straints of possible embarrassing neutral
Ity.
PETERS ADVICE.
Advices- from TIerpul say that Sir
Peter Lumsden's advice to the govern
ment was that in view of recent events il
was best to break up the commission,
leaving the government to itself to settle
the frontier question with Russia.
The Daily News denies the report that
Earl Selborne is to resign the lord high
chancellorshsp and be succeeded by Sir
William Vernon Harcourt.
THE RACES.
At the Newmarket second spring
meeting to-day the race for the Payne
stakes for three year old was won by
Melton; Kingwood, second; Lonely,
third. There were four starters.
PASSED.
The house of lords has passed the re-
glstration bill.
VICTOR HUGO BETTER.
PARIS, May 20.-Victor Hugo. al
though troubled by his illness during
the past night, is rather better to-day.
A CHANGE FOR THE WORSE.
Victor Hugo Is worse this evening.
MUSEUM BURNED.
BERLIE, Nay 20.-A fire was discover
ed at midnight last night at the Man
| BIjou Palace, one occupied as resi-
dence by Frederick the Great, and now
| used IS museum. Before the flames
could be extinguished the roof and attic
of the building were destroyed. The
work Of art and relics were saved, many
OF them, however, in damaged condI-
tion.
| GLADSTONE AND LOWELL TAKE A WALK.
WINDSOR, May 20.-Mr. Phelps was
introduced to the queen by Earl Gran
| vile yesterday. Mr.. Phelps then pre-
sented his credentials. Mr.. Gladstone
/ walked with Mr.. Lowell to Eaton col
lege and back.
RECALLING WAR ORDERS.
/ CoNsrAHTTEoPLE, May 20.-The porte
has rescinded the recent orders for war
material and will indemnify contrac-
tors.
| RUSSIAN ADMIRALTY.
| ST. PETERSBURG, May 20-The Amoa
Dergo Steamship company is formed of
Russian and German capitalists. The
company intends to open regular service
| between Balkh and the Ariel sea, and
has bound itself, in the event Of war, to
| place Its steamers at the disposal Of the
Russian government for the transPorta
ton Of troops.
REVIEW By THE czAR.
/ The car will review the entire feet
between Cronstadt and Sveabarg, in
June, when there will also be various
/ naneuvTss and coast attack.
| A NEW CHANCELLOR.
| DUBLIN, May 30.-The senate of the
| university has elected the earl of Rose
10 succeed the earl of CsTnes as chan
celloF.
The sham Torpedo AFFAIR.
HALIFAX, N. g., May 19.-The inquiry
ct the naval authorities regarding her
mejesty's ship Garnet's experience in
/ New York harbOr, Is supposed TO be
closed for the present. The vice admiral
feVors sending TO the admiralty in Lon
don the papers regarding Lieutenan
Gardeners action In releasing BoYntoT
and others captured In New YorE
hsrbor, without taking them Il
. Capt. Hand on board the Garnet. Il
the meantime Lieut.. Gardiner remains
under arrest on board his ship. A sen
Try on board the Garnet that night re
:, ceIyed foCty-flye days imprisonment, tn
Z severeet punishment 9 captain can civ
: without referring the case 10 q couK
! martial. No other persons on board tn
Garnet are held blameable in the matte
? and no charges were preferred againG
4 the captain OF against any other perso
on board.
o. Perfection. The scarlet, Cardinal Re.
j Old Gold, Navy Blue, Seal Brown. Dl,
mond Dyes give perfect resulsa. An
}. fashionable color, 1Oc,. as druegis
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