, 1888-12-29

been signed, ami Il SATISFACTORY arrange
ment arrived at for the abolition of BOun-
ties. In Egypt q brilliant military oper-
alton had dispersed the beSeiging forces at
Suakim. England it said had Joined Ger
many in %blockading the slavers at Zanzi-
bar. India was generally tranquil and
peaceful, and the late Zulu rising had been
suppressed. In conclusion, it thanks the
HOuS of Commons for granting the sup
plies, and cOngratulateS Parliament OF
the passage of the Local Government Act.
Parliament has been prorOgued until
January 31st.
The Christmas speech of his Holiness
the Pope is a strong appeal for the restOra-
ton of his temporal powers.
In the French Senate Admiral Veron
complained of the refusal of Newfoundland
to sell cod bait to the French fishermen,
and also of the British having opened
Lobster canning factories on the French
shore.
In the Chamber of Deputies NJ. Goblet,
referring to the question, promised to
maintain the rights of France under the
treaty Of Utrecht.
The Senate has passed the estimates for
Education, the Interior, and Navy, dn1
granted the restoration OF the Opera sub
VentiOn.
London, Dec. 26th.-Thc appointment is
announced OF Dir Il6tlIN "A Drake as
governor of jamaica.
New York, Dec. ~26th.-LOndOn news
states that before leaving Suakim the
British will build strong permanent forts
able TO sweep the plains adjacent.
y Paris despatch states that the Candi-
daturp of General MOntauban, for the De-
partmeut 0fthp SOmmp, under the auspices
Of General BOulanger, has given immense
to the movement. His address to the
ely ctors declares his attachment to tho
Army. and General ~Boulanger.
Cable between Trinidad and DrmerarA
repaired, restoring communication to LATTER
Colony.
New York, Dee. 27tll.-Tle death is an
nouuccd Of the Russian General, Lorfs
MrIlik0tf, also OF the Italian Statesman,
Si1nor Mancini.
Paris dispatches state that The Senators
and Deputies of the Republican groups
have adopted rpSOlulin ms fdNO' lug the can
didatme of NJ. Pierre Baudin against
General Boulanger.
The leading French soldiers condemn
General Boulangrr for contesling the
Seine.
The Senate has passed the estimates tOr
War and the Colonies.
During the debate on The agricultural
estimates. an expression of dissatisfaction
MaS tlltIlCN lIOli lllt hlllllSlCI VI ~ SIIGtlI-
turc. NJ. Niettp, respecting the British
closing their ports against French cattle,
Notwithstanding numerous protests.
1t is stated tlat NJ. BpX, the BonrSe
Specu latoI, has committed suicide ii SwitZ-
erIaud.
1t is rumoured that Il NibiliSt plot, to
asSaSSinate The Duchess of Edinburgh, was
discovered at Malta, ii lighted bomb being
found in the theatre The Russian Consul
was arrested on suspicion, but Subsequent
~ released, and it is supposed thar the
whole thing was nothing but u foolish
practical joke.
New York, Decbr. 2Sth.-A despatch
from Zanzibar charges the English East
African Company with fostering the Slave.
trade, as no other labor is obtainable. The
Secretary of the Company, however, de.
MES the charge. .f
Mr.. Gladstone is urging International
arbitration for the settlement Of the queS-
ton of the Pope's temporal power.
Paris dispatches state that q meeting
was held yesterday of 1000 bondholders Of
the Panama Canal Company, to express
confidence in NJ. de LeSSepS, and declaring
their willingness to tOregO their interest
until the Canal he opened. M. Martineau,:
who spent two years at Panama, declared
that the Canal could be finished i'll three,
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