, 1888-05-12
KILOGRAMS.
ST. CROIX STATION.

political views held by many members of
the Royal Society Of British Artists is en-
dangering the stability of that institution.
~ During a lecture on Palestine by Pro
fessor Warren at the Oxford Music Hall,
London, q number Of Socialists interrupt
ed and broke up the meeting.
The Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs
stated in the House Of Commons that no
unofficial communication had taken place
between Her Majesty'S Government and the
Pope with reference to the condem nation
OF the Plan of Campaign.
1t is reported that the Canton Riv er has
overlooked and flooded the adjoining coun-
try, drowning 5000 persons.
Paris despatchps state that the result Of
the Municipal Councils elections generally
favOrs the Left, thus encouraging the Gov
ernment.
General Boulanger has been elected
Councillor for TulIe.
The BOuIangiSt sections have returned
Conservatives.
London May 8th-The Sugar Conference
is still sitting. Belgium declines to adopt
the new system but it is not expected that
this will prevent the Treaty.
The Rapairing steamer Grappler arrived
in London on the 7th.
New York, May 9th.-Nr. Gladstone in u
recent letter has declared that his support
OF Home Rule has proved mo { disastrous
than he expected.
Speaking ut Il banquet at the Eighty
Club, Mr.. Parnell reiterated the alIega-
lions respecting the negotiations between
Earl Carnarv0n and the Marquis Of Sails
bury with regard TO Home Rule. While
cautiously reSenting the Papal interference
IN Irish Politics, he declared THAI he had
never approved of the Plan Of Campaign,
winch had been adopted without consult
ing him, adding that he had always cOun-
SClIed the Irish to keep within. the law.
1t Is stated that Professor Leone has
committed suicide.
London, May 9th.-Sngar in stock on
the 9th inst, was 236, 900 tons. Last year
2l2.0O0 tons.
New York, May 1oth.-An address,
signed by 3,730 Dissenting Ministers, WAS
presented to Mr.. Gladstone expressing
sympathy in his efforts to reconcile
England and Ireland. In reply, Mr..
Gladstone reproachcd the Government
with pursuing a policy Of delaying the
time when Il ministry pledged TO Home
Rule would be in power, thus placing five
years OF ParIiament'S eXlStcHce against an
old MANS life.
The Ri. Hon. Edward Stanhopr, Srcrp-
tary Of State Tor War, replying to a drpu-
tatlon urging that measures be adopted for
the proper defence Of the country, stated
that there WAS no occasion for panic, that
the English preparations compared favor
ably with those Of foreign Governments.
and that an attack on London by the
Thames was impossible. The new 0rgami-
Stations Of the multifarious forces OF Rpeu-
lars, Militia, and Volunteers would enable
the Government on short notice to raise am
army for the defence Of England, and
primarily to protect London. The leading
features of the new plan, he added, was
the formation Of a third army corps for the
defence OF the ports, and a reserve field
army.
Paris advices state that the official
returns OF the Municipal Councils elections
show that the Republicans have been
victorious, gaining 236 against the ConSer,
v%ativeS; 16 second ballots are required in
139 places.
General Boulanger'S book deprecates the,
policy OF weakening the country'S strength
on colonial adventures, while Alsace re-
mains unreStored.
A special despatch from London states,
that the Sugar Conference has concluded
It's deliberations and the protocol will be
signed on Friday.
Chester Cup Illuminate, first; Lillian,
second Postl una, third.
London, May 10th.-The Sugar Confer