, 1885-05-06
A.. J. BOYE.
T e L E G r A NJ S.
ST. THOMAS STATION.

New 1Ork, ZStn Alrll.-Ah EUEldhu
there is a general feeling that it is no long
er possible nor desirable to avoid war.
In The House of Commons yesterday
Mr.. Gladstone ntIoducpd the motion for
the military credit in a speech of surpass-
ing power and dignity, eliciting praise
from all.
The House nnprecedentedly granted all
that was asks d for, without discussion, and
at the same time empowered the govern
ment 10 use The whole eleven millions
without ,eferrnce to the Soudan, which
latter Mr.. Gladstone declares now unlm.
p0rtant, as he MahdIs power is waning.
Adyiccs from India state that another
battle has been fought on the Afghan
frontier, in which it is reported the Rus
slams lost 2,00O men.
A ST. Petersburg despatch announces
that the tzar has gone to Moscow to issue
a pI 0ciamatIOn Of wa.
New York, Doth April.-Mr. Gla'iStone'S
spe. ch excited SO much interest that two
columns of it wee cablcd 10 the United
States
In the House Of Commons, the Oppo-
sition sought an opportunity to RAISE a
debate on the Soudan, proposing separate
credits, but they were heavily defeated
on Mr.. Gladstone asking for the right TO
concentrate DllltSl power NAtAcNVl III
fish honor demanded.
Further news from India states that the
Russians have occupied Maruchak, twenty
miles south Of Pendjeh; the Russians also
positively aim PulikhiSte, which is at
p e~ent occupied hy the AtghanS.
The ltportS Cf ltIeWtd 1ehtl & cause
much excitement in London.
1t is announced that Egypt has apol0glz-
ed to France for the suppression OF the
Busphorr Egyptien.
London, April 29th-The Stock OF sugar
at the toar home ports on the 24til instant
was 300, 900 tons as against 272,0OO ions
for the CORRESPONDING period last year.
NV York, April 30tll-The city and
suburban handicap lun at EPSON yeSttT-
day. resulted as follows Bird of f eedOn,
first Mcmahon, second; Woodlark third.
London news announces that the Car
has sent an ultimatum TO England insist
ing ON the drlimitatiOn of the Afghan
frontier according to the proposals of
Russia, otherwise the Russian forces will
occupy Herat.
Orders have been issued for the mOblll-
eaton Of the Russian army.
NJ. de Gers, Minister for Foreign Affairs,
resigned his portfolio after the rejection
bv the Government of his proposals to
CDIlCIillbt LiISlliu. nv ND"A '" "
refused 10 accept his resignation at The
present crisis.
Further dispatches from India confirm
the repolt Of the defeat Of the Russians
with heavy loss.
English MiniSterialiSts consider that the
occupation of Meruchak by the Russians
does not change the situation, it being
part Of the Oasis of Penjdeh.
The " Standard" in an editorial express.
es the opinion that there was no Afghan
provocation this time.
1t is reported that France is urging
Sweden and Denmark TO preserve neutrali
ty in the event Of war.
Colon, April Both Aiznuru yesterday
surrendered Internationally to the Go.
vernment forces from Cauca.
New York, April Goth.
Flour per bril-, 81. Lawrence brand, 5.25
Meal, best Brandy wine,per bril-, 81 to ]
FL NJ. Pork per hbl., 153.
New Seasons Pork per brl. Sl3.
c.oo Crystals per. ID 81 tos.
sugar Fair to good refining AZ to +.
English Islands Molasses, lilo.