The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-02-25
Latest News CondensatiOns.

Earl Granville secretary OF the state for
the colonies, announced that the govern
ment would not introduce any Irish meas
ures in parliament before the first OF March.
Lord Salisbury, commenting on the recent
announcements in the house OF COM
mons and house of lords by NJ Glad
stone and Lord Granville respectively, com
plains that the government is treating
pa. liament and powerful interest with
sin ular levity.' Salisbury said he would
wait to see what changes six weeks would
give to the policy OF the government. His
remark was greeted with cheers.
The French and Italian governments
have asked Lord Roseberry, minister OF
foreign affairs, whether he intended to or
der an English attack upon the Greek fleet.
Lord Roseberry replied that England
would act only in concert with the other
powers The latest orders dispatched to
Suba bay are to the effect that no active
measures shall be taken by the feet assem-
bled there without the special permission
OF all the governments interested.
Charles Bilsted, contractor, who has
been building an oven at the county infirm-
airy, Chicago, was smothered to death at
the institution.
It has been found in Louisville, KY, that
Smith, sinking fund commissioner, has
been for years borrowing the funds at 3
per cent and loaning them at the rate of
$3.50, 900 to $500, 600 year to the Gus
tom srs OF his bank, for his own benefit at
z per cent
In connection with the Ontario and Man.
itoba government 107 rainfall observing
stations have been added to the dominion
meteorological service.
The Canadian Pacific has made an emf
gran rate OF S12 from the seaboard to ST.
Vincent.
The impression is gaining ground that
the present cabinet will prove unworkabl 9
and that it will be impossible to holdit to-
gether. The Pail Mall Gazette says The
resignation OF Joseph Chamberlain, presi-
dent OF the local government board, is a
question OF but a few hours. The resigna-
tion will be made ostensibly, because Mr..
Chamberlain cannot bring himself to acqui-
esce in the governments policy of coercion
towards Greece but in reality because he
is unwilling to mar what he believes to be
his political future by identifying himself
Just now with the hoIae rule policy decided
on by a majority OF his colleagues.
Gov. Fitzhugh Lee OF Virginia has sent
his first message to the legislature treating
entirely OF the state debt question. The
position he assumes is expressed in these
words: ''The people OF Virginia after a long
and acrimonious agitation OF the debt
question, reached In 1881 and 1882 set
tIement which has since received the sane
tion OF both political parties OF the state.
From the position thus taken the people
will not recede." He recommends the ap-
pointment OF commission to explain the
nature OF this settlement to the creditors oi
the state.
London Special: The London working
me. have in their leaders men OF ability,
character and experience. They trust them,
and are not likely again to be led into
rioting, but it is certain that something
must be done for them, and the govern
ment must do it. Hyndman is well known
writer good orator, and man OF excel
lent character. Champion is the son Of an
Indian general. He served with distinc-
ton as subaltern in the artillery service
In Africa, and finally Quilted the army in
disgust after the rebellion OF Arab Pasha.
Prof. John Nichol, IL. D., who occupied
the chair OF English literature in the Uni
versity OF Glasgow, has been arrested in
Naples for carrying sword stick without
having procured the necessary licenses.
The penalty for the offense il three months
ipprisonment. The British consul at
Naples interviewed, and through his infiu-
ence Prof. Nichol was sent to Rome.
The large nail works at Crescent, Pa,
were burned recently, LOSS over SAC. 600.
The property was owned by William
Weightman Of Philadelphia, and operated
by the Standard Nail Company OF win.
Transport.
Taxpayers OF East Galena, ILL.,, were
ewindled out of over $1,000 by the late
collector, Jerry Leehan. Leehan has scut-
tied.
The president sent the following nomina