, 1888-01-04
ST. CROIX STATION.

10 AA'lN" 'AC' GU IClO0 VIZ Liz COilCf III l0DLO1l4
of Russian troops in Poland aud her move.
ments on the Turkish frontier. The war
scare is again looming up.
1t Is stated that in consequence OF the
illness OF Mr.. Sexton his installation as
Lord Mayor cannot take place.
The Paris "Temps" states that in the
course OF an interview Mr.. Gladstone said
nr was thunder struck by the decree an
nounclng the reduction of rents in Ireland.
He declared that it was a tremendous de-
ciSlon but it would ALLEVIATE the landlords
from the Conservatives
Nj. Etlenne, eX-Colonial Secretary tor
France, declares that the establishment Ola
mixed Government in the New Hebridea
IN view fan impractIcabIe division of the
Archipelago between England and France
is he only logical solution Of the difficulty.
Don Carlos, in reply to French Loyallsts,
stated hat although he was devoted TO
Spain he reserved his rights to The French
throne as the Head OF The B0urbons.
Ills Holiness the Pope has received En-
yoya from tn Royal houses Of Germany,
Portugal, Holland ANA Saxony conveying
gifts and letters in honor of his jubilee.
Thr Du&e OF Torlonia. a synlic OF Rome,
has been dismissed by R,ya! decree for
presenting he Pope congratulations from
the Munic pallity.
New YORK, January 2nl.-President
Ca. no at hi New Vars reception, in reply
10 the P"pal Nuucio. said he trusted tuat All
fears would soon be diSpelIcd, am nations
devote themselves to the deN tlopment Of
THEN moral and material interests.
Emperor William received the Ministers
and Generals.
Her Majesty Queen Victoria conferred
num 'ruuS honours On New Years day.
Sir Ghlrle, Warren WIS created Civil
Knight Commands OF the Bath.
A P'Sth Telegram states that Premier
Tisza, in reply 10 ~ enquiry, declared that
war was not imminent.
1t isreported that an explosion has occur
red at The Chinese powder magazine at
Annoy, which killed 80 soldiers and several
hundred of the inhabitants.
NJ. Drmahy, the French Minister Of Ma
Tine, has resigned.
a number of forged documents alleged
to have been written by Prince Ferdinand
of Bulgaria, relative to Germany's policy,
have been published. iii, Vienna Official
Glzette S.yS the fact of the Gar having
consented 10 their publication els in favor
of peace.
The Overdue steamer "Lord Cough" has
arrived ut Queenstown.
The jubilee of tie Pope was celebrated
yesterday at st. Peters with great success,
IS Cardinals, 238 ArchbiShops, aud 10000
people being present. The jubilee was
also celebrated in all the cities Of Europe
aud America. King HuInbert referring to
the subject, declares that the sm0othness
with which the ceremony was conducted is
the best proOfof the Pope's liberty in Rome.
New York, January 3ld.-lt is reported
that the British ir0nclad Hercules has
knocked IA hole in her side while off FerrOl,
Snajn and is SiOEinU
A Brussels despatch states that the
Alhambra Theatre at Antwerp has been
destroyed Ivy fire,
The French paper La Librrt6 cOngratu-
lates the Crown Prince on the improving
symptoms Of his complaint.
The Emperor William, during the New
Years reception, avoided any political allu-
sion, simply referring to the Improvement
in the general 81 %uation.
Though the movements of troops con-
time, the war scare is SubSiding.
The Marquis of Harrington. Earl Rose
berry, and sir Henry James are the guests
of the Prince of Wales at Sandrinsh ham.
The hearing of Mr.. Wilfrid Blunt'S
appeal has begun.
1t is understood that Mr.. Parnell will
proceed TO Ireland Oh the 18th instant for
a consultation with his followers.