Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-20

LONDON, August i9.-In tho House OF
Commons this afternoon Sir James Fer
gusson. parliamentary secretary OF the
Foreign Office, replying TO question OF
Mr.. Labouchere, said the Berlin Ncilondl
Zeiilaq's statement as 10 the identity Of the
British policy with that of tho triple ALI
ance was nothing moro than mere conIec-
ture. England. he said. had entered into
no engagement which would tetter her
liberty of action.
Mr.. Cossham QliberaD moved to recon-
NIT the Irish railways bill. HeGdvised the
Government TO let the measure descend
into the grave like the tithes blll.
Dir. Storey (RadicaD denounced the rail-
ways bill az tending to demoralize Ireland
He said that the landlords would chiefly be
benefited by the proposed Englsh loans,
while the Treasury would never get the
money back.
Mr. Constants motion was rejected by
156 to 80. The minority chiefly consisted
OF the extreme Radicals.
ENFORCING TIE BAIT ACT.
HAIITax, n. s., August 19.-The New
fOundland Government IS enforcing the
bait act with good deal OF yigor. One
cruiser, the Lady Glover, has made eight
seizures this season. The masters of two
of the vessels werc sentenced 10 pay fine
of 81 600 each or 10 undergo five months
imprisonment. Others werc imprisoned
for terms of from Ave months downward.
To show what shifts the owners and mas
tiers OF schooners are nov put 10 anu the
articles that have 10 be rcsOrted TO IN or
der 70 Get bait it Is but necessary 20 de-
scribe the plan adopted by one detected
French vessel. A false bulkhead was built
next TO the cabin. Three pieces Of decking
were cut out. and the space was filled With
herring. In order 70 hide all traces OF the
dodge a seine was carefully spread over the
decks.
HoNoES TO ROYALTY.
BERLIN. August 19.-Emperor william
and Empress AUGUSTA Victoria arrived at
Carlsrune TO-DAY from BayreUth- They were
received mt the railway station by the
Grand Duke and Duchess Of Baden and
the chief State officials Entering car
riagcs the imperial party prOcoded TO the
castle. The streets through which they
passed were tbrongcd with people, and the
imperial visitors received AN enthuslasue
welcome. The town was gayly decorated
in honor Of the occasion. Ia tho evening
a state banquet was gwen.
REV. MH. spURGEoE.
JoyDov, August 19-Rev. Mr. Spurgeon
writes % the newspapers 10 say that be-
will sign the petition for The release Of
Mrs. Maybrick, and will commend TO his
congregation the Gdviaability Of following
his example.
TO DISCOURAGE THE PROJECT.
MADRID. August lo.-The Government
has sent "A circular note % the Governors
of the provinces throughout SPAN IN
structing them not 20 take part III. the
movement to induce the Pope 10 reside IN
Spain. and TO do everything possible 70
discourage the project.
THEY ATTACK TIE SHAH.
LONDON, August l9.-The Shah's avowal
thst as the sequence Of his visit here he
should bencefOrth seek the closest rela-
lions with England and not be deferred by
any foreign intrigues has caused much ad-
verse comment in Russia. Leading Rus
sian newspapers violently attack the Shah
for the declaration IN question.
KING HUMBERT.
NAPLES. August 19.-King Humbert ar
rived here this morning. In the afternoon
he visited the Armstrong foundry at Poz-
zuoli. Subsequently he placed a bronze
wreath on the grave Of Garlbaldl, as "a
token, he said. Of tho everlasting gratitude
his country and house owed 10 the great
patriot.
FOEECLosI.D or EsTATEs.
ST. PErERsBURG, August19.- creditors
Of the bank which the Government estab-
lished in 1886 to advance loans 70 the
nobility on mortgages has foreclOsed two
thousand estates, which must be sold at
auction at the end of the year.
PAPER SUPPRESSED.
LEHBuRG, August 19.-The son Ofthe Rus
sian General Degen and the editor of "A
local newspaper have been arrested here
for promoting Socialism IN Austria. The
issue of local journal which contained
the details of the affair has been sup
pressed.
CATHOLIC COLONIZATION.
LISBON. August l9.-The Government has
promulgated a decree which authorizes the
formation of Catholic colonization mis-
sion at Mponda, on Lake Nyassa.
BETROTHAL.
BERLIN, August 19.-Ihe bctrothal rs an
nounced Of the Duke of Nassau 10 the
Princess Margaret, the youngest sister OF
Emperor William.
THE PERSIAN MONARCH.
MUNICH, August l9.-Ihe Shah of Persic
arrived here to-day. He was heartily well
coined by the Regents and other proml-
nent officials
INJURED BY A BOMB.
RoHE. August 19.-During a public con-
cert tonight bomb was exploded near the
Austrian Embassy. Eight persons were
injured.