, 1889-06-29

The Carlton Club Yesterday gave, a. din.
ner to Sir Richard Webster. .E
London, June 26th.-Sugar in stock on
the 22nd inst. was las, 900 tons. Last year
$4,000 tons.
London Jnne 81 th.-The Under Secreta
~ for the Colonies, replying to q question
III the House of Commons, defended the
transfer of troops from Trinidad to Barba-
dos. Demerara had a small force, and the
Government did not think it necessary
to keep troops at Trinidad
New York, 27th.-The death is announc
ed of Mr.. Walter Powell, NJ. P. for the
Western Division of Carmarthenshire.
Ihe race for tina Northumberland plate
was won by Drizzle; King James, End; st.
Martin, 3rd.
The concession granted by Portugal for
building a railway at Delagoa Bay has been
cancelled, as Portugal intends to undertake
the work herself. ...
The Marquis of Salisbury. referring to
the subject in the House of Lords, stated
that the Government had earnestly request
ed Portugal to refrain from hasty action.
The Paris Figaro, commenting on the
stoppage of General BOulanger'S pension,
states that the General will bring a suit
to compel payment. The press generally,
however, assert that Officers living abroad
without authority forfeit their pensions,
aud that the Governments action is there
fore justified. Some disorder prevailed at
a BOulangist meeting held in London yes
terday.
1t is stated that England has declined
to guarantee the evacuation of Egypt, and
the scheme for the conversion of the pre-
ferred debt has therefore been abandoned.
France also demanded the annulment of
the Anglo Turkish convention of 81.
A despatch from Adelaide states that
DR.. Cockburn has formed u new Ministry
for South Australia.
Mr.. Sexton, speaking before the Parnell
Commission, maintained that boycottlng
was a necessary evil.
1t is announced that Mr.. Phelps, who
has lately returned from the Samoan Con-
ference, has been appointed United States
Minister to Germany.
New York, June 2Sth.-London news
states that the Queen has consented to the
marriage of Princess Louise OF Wales to
the Earl of Fife.
Public opinion in England has been
aroused by the action of Portugal in revOk-
ing the Delagoa Bay railway contract.
A CAIRO despatch states that much irri.
tatiOn has been caused by the abandon
ment Of the scheme for the conversion of
IL NVptf NHICu VIII prev emu Gl6 COulluu"
ance of the improvement in the irrigation
OF the Nile, and a decrease in taxation.
During the debate in the French Cham
Der of Deputies NJ. de Lamartiniere asked
the motive for relieving NJ. Richaud Of his
post in Indo China. NJ. Tirard replied
that it was due to Il difference of opinion
between NJ. Richdud and the Government
with regard to their policy in AMMAN and
Tonquin.
1t is Stated that the Shah is ill with
fever at Spa. j.
New York, June 22th.
Flour, st Lawrence, pr, Orl. $3.50.
Meal, best brandywine, per brl., $2.75.
Heavy Mess Pork, per bril-, 124 to +
New Seasons Pork, per bril-. 1871 to Z. =
Smear Crystals, per Id 81.
F. to CIR, Ier To- II.
EnglishIslands Molasses so test, per gal. Gle.
Exchange New York and LOndOn, Ash
London, June 2Sth. sff ee'"f
DemeraraCrystals per cwt 81 s.. Sd.
Sugar. Muscovado per cwL, FL Is. Cd.
German Beet 80 p. c.: f.. . b.
Ell Is Cd.
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