, 1889-07-06

VII July Stlhs
Mr.. Davitt, examined before the Parnell
Commission, admitted that members of the
Clanna Gael had committed murder, but it
was not sanctioned by the leaders.
The Worlds Sunday School Convention
was opened in London yesterday.
At the Rife Shooting the American team
defeated the Royal Berkshire Volunteers.
The Speaker, in the House of Commons
yesterday, read a message from the Queen
respecting the provision for Prince Albert
Victor on his marriage with the Princess
Victoria of Prussia.
The Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs
stated that the Samoan treaty cannot be
divulged until it shall have been ratified by
the United States, adding that the report
that England would retire from her posi-.
ton as protecting Power.
Her Majesty the Queen received the
Shah at Windsor.
In Paris the belief is gaining ground
that q Cabinet crisis is impending as u
result of NJ. Cassagnac's charge against
the Minister of Justice as an accomplish of
M. Meyer in the Credit Mobilier frauds.
President Carnot and NJ. Spuller have
promised to be present at the unwilling of
the replica of BartholdTS statue of Liberty.
A despatch from Belgrade states that
the young King has been auOinted He
held q review of the troops on the Occa-
sion, at which the Russian Minister was
present.
London, July 3~rd.-Sugar in stock on
the Doth ult. was 149, 900 tons. Last year
258,0OO tons.
New York, July 4th.-Paris dispatches
state that an explosion of fire damp has
occurred in q colliery at st. Etienne, by
which 200 lives were lost.
After a stormy debate the Chamber Of
Deputies voted in favour of the abolition
of the secret service fund by SOL to 260.
The question of confidence in the Govern.
ment was not involved. Another heated
discussion occurred through M. Andrieux,
who was supported by the Right, re-
viving the charge of bribery against NJ.
Rouvier, who had been already exOnerated.
M. Rouvier denied any knowledge of the
contract which they now sought to use as
a weapon against him. NJ. Thevenet
announced that the Public Prosecutor
would institute an inquiry into the matter.
This declaration was received with cheers
by the Lett, and a motion of confidence in
the government was then adopted.
London news states that Portugal has
agreed to accept a proposal to settle the
Delagoa Railway question 10y arbitration.
Mr.. Davitt, before the ParnelI Commits
sion, said that he differed from Mr.. Parnell
who is opposed to a complete separation,
and declared that if Home Rule were
granted he would demand separation or
die.
The American Rifle Team secured an
other victory yesterday in defeating the
London Rife Brigade.
Advices from Suakim report that 500
Dervishes rave been killed and the same
number captured by the Egyptians, whose
loss was 70.
The Emperor William has arrived in
Norway.
New York July 5th.-Paris dispatches
state that President CarnOt yesterday un-
yelled the Replica of BarthOld's statue of
liberty in the presence of an immense
crowd. The platform was decorated with
the French and American flags, and adj
dresses were delivered by NJ. Spuller aud
Mr.. Reid, the American Minister.
President Garnet has ordered measures
of relief for the families of the dead miners
in Ste Etienne.
The Gazette de France states that the
Procureur General has refused to prose-
cute General Boulanger, and M. de Frey.
cinet has refused his consent to the holding
of a court martial, and that there are other
serious troubles in the Cabinet.
1t is reported that the Danish Minister
at Hamburg has failed with heavy liabili.