, 1888-05-26
TELEGRAMS.
ST. CROIX STATION.

states that LOO QuakerS have presented
an address to Mr.. Gladstone in favor OF
Home Rule.
1t is stated that New Zealand has joined
the anti-ChineSe demonstrations, and the
House of Representatives has passed q
Prohibition Bill. From Sydney Sir Henry
ParkeS telegraphs London that nine tenths
of the population support the action of the
Ministry.
Mr.. Condor, NJ. 2. for East Tipperary,
has been sentenced to one months impri-
Sonment for melting the people to resist
payment of the Grand jury tax for the
compensation of the families Of policemen,
who suffered in the Glare and Mitchells-
town riots.
A Danish steamer has landed at Leith
50 DHnkirk fishermen, who had been
wrecked on the coast of Ireland, so boats
are still missing.
1t is stated that the Pope has asspnted
to- a French prOtectorate of Christian PaleS-
tine in return for concessions with regard
to the internal religious affairs in France.
Colon, May 22nd.-The Pacific Mail
steamer "Citv Of Para which left here
ON the 10th inst bound for New York, al
ashore at Old Providence. Passengers and
ship reported safe. The total wreck of the
steamer "Lykus7 Of Sunderland with a
cargo Of coal for Colon is reported off the
coast of C~arthagena.
Work on the Canal is being vigorously
pushed on, and the machinery has arrived
for the construction of the locks.
Small pox is now reported extinct in
Colon.
New York, May 23rd.-Dublin despatch
es state that various public bodies in Ire.
land have passed resolutions declining to
accept the Pope'S directions in politics.
A calm has followed the Boulanger
agitation, but legislators are busy at
work.
The Chamber Of Deputies has passed a
law concerning accidents to working men
in factories.
The Senate has reduced to one year the
proposed term for the military training Of
young men.
The French are very indignant concern
ing G]ermany's threatened passport system
in Alsace.
The constituents have asked the Depu-
ties, NJ. Campbell and NJ. Wilson, to attend
to their dnties under penalty of expulsion
from the Chamber.
1t is reported that the Emperor Of Bra.
I'll has received the last
The Marquis OF LansdOwnp, III his fare
we'll speech to the Dominion Legislature,
expressed a hope that the Fisheries Treaty
would be ratified.
The Prince of Wales has arrived at Ber-
lin to assist at the marriage Of Prince
Henry.
Ply mouth, May 23rd.-The Royal Mail
Steamer "OrinOcO' from the West Indies
arrived here at one p. IN. to-day.
London, May 24th.-It is announced
that Mr.. Neale Porter, Colonial Secretary,
Jamaica, and Mr.. Knollys of Barbados
have been made Companions of the Order
Of st. Michael and st. George.
New York, May 24th.-LOndon news
states that the GIadStonianS are jubilant
over the election of Mr.. Evans, Il Liberal
for Southampton, caused by the promotion
of Admiral Commerell, a Conservative.
The Standard, commenting on the subject,
regards the result as vexatious, but says
it is only the verdict on the licensing
clauses of the County Government Bill.
The Daily Chronicle says it is the result
of the scare respecting the national
defences.
1t is announced that Princess Irene has
arrived in Berlin.
A decree has been published declaring
that all travellers entering Alsace and
Lorraine from France must present pass.
ports vised by the German Ambassador in
Paris.
At a meeting of Republicans in Paris
resolutions loAontoI - ooYohoA