Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-09

LONDON. November y. - Inc steamer
Queensmore. from Baltimore for Liverpool,
caught fire while on her voyage ana was
SO badly burned that she sank. She went
down of Mizzen Head-a cape of Ireland.
BALTIMORE. November ga cablegram
was received here to-day by Patterson.
Ramsey T. Co., agents for the Johnston
Line of steamers. stating that their new
vessel, the Queensmore, which lett mere
October 9th with large general cargo;
was wrecked on the coast OF Ireland and
was a total loss. All of the crew were
saved. The cargo was valued at $o52, 10.
DEEvIsH OUTRAGE.
RoME. November st is officially an
nouuced that DerVishes recently attacked
Gondar. the capital of Abyssinla, and
burned the CITY. Subsequently q force OF
Abyssinians attacked the Deryishes and
defeated them, killing three Of their chiefs.
ENGLAND.
Ioynov. November 8.-Lord Brassey in a
letter 10 the master lightermen concurs IN
the advice of Cardinal Manning and the
Lord Mayor that the masters surrender to
tho employees.
The Conservative Committee Of Birming-
ham TODAY discussed the attitude OF the
Conservatives toward the Liberal Union
list. and decided to insist upon larger re-
presentation.
ENGLISH RACING MATTERS.
Toypos November s.-The principal
event at the Liverpool autumn meeting
today was the race for the Liverpool au-
tumn coup Of 200 sovereigns, n handicap
for thrce-year-olds and upward, winning
penalties. one mile and three furlongs,
ifftv-two SUBJ It was won by Colonel
North's four-vear-old filly Philomel; the
Duke of Beaufort's tiye-year-old mare
Rene dor second. and Captain l.. II.
Joness four-year-old colt Iheosophist
third. There were twelve starters.
FRANCE.
PARIS. November s.-hdmiral Krantz, the
Minister of Marine, has resigned.
GERMANY.
BERLIN. November s.-The North German
GrzeNe denies that Count Won Berchem,
Under-Secretary of the Foreign Office,
made any reference during the debate on
the foreign estimates by the Budget Com
mittee of the Reichstag yesterday to the
English influence with which Germany
should compete. He merely sad that tue
trade Of Africa in the rear Of the German
protectorate was mostly British, and there
fore large field was open 10 German com
petition. lie also. the GGzeie says, referred
TO the excellent relations existing between
Germany and England. The Admiralty
has decided 10 increase the harbor and
auav facilities in the Bay Of hlel. The new
constructions will be between the fortress
of Friedrichsort and Holteuan. and vii be
designed for the special accommodation o.
tOrpedO-hoats.
The Budget Committee Of the Releasing
continued its debate on the foreign esti-
mates to-day. Count Won BERGMAN SAID
that the contract for tho sale Of that pOr-
ton of the country under German protec-
ton IN Southwest Africa TO an Anglo
Dutch company would probably collapse;
He denied that the natives had attacked
positions held 10y the Frauco-Gerinan
Commissioner TO Damaraland The com
mttce unanimously approved the new
FOREIGN Office charges and credits Tor de-
fensivo forces. for the special mining stan
in Africa. and for new colonial depart
ment I'm reference 90 the colonial depart
ments. Count Won BcrcEem explained that
the Government did not intend 70 create
am independent colonial Office. as the re.
sponlbiltv for colonial affairs would still
remain with the Foreign Office.
PEACEFUL CEEIE.
COysTlNTTNopIF, November S.-Crete Is
returning 20 its normal peaceful state.
Trade is active al Canca and other places
and Christian families are arriving by
every steamer.
BULGARIAN Affairs.
ROME. November SIT Is officially de-
MED that the Bulgarian question VIII be
submitted Go the Pope arbitration.
DANGEROUS IDENTITY.
IoNDoy. November s.-Henry Campbell
Bauuerinan. in an address 10 his electors
to-day. announced that when he was Chlei
Secretary for ireland he received letter
llt.ItarI Irutff which llg nTfVef0
secretary persuaded HIM not 10 answer IN
hi- own handwriting ON the ground that Il
would be dangerous 70 do so.
GENERAL BoULANGEB.
IoNDov. November General BoulangeI
has resumed his secret cOnclaye on the
Island of Jersey.
RELATIONS STRAINED.
ZANZIBAR. November S.-The relations
between the Sultan and German East
African Company are again strained. The
officials Of the company claim that the
cost of whole concession, Cl0,O00 yearly, Is
based on last years customs returns. The
Sultan offers 10 submit a book proving
that IN times of peace the customs receipts
averaged 10000. The Germans insist that
they remain in possession on their OWL
terms.
TURKEY AND RUSSIA.
VIrSNa. November 8.-The NoUOe VrfsnyC
Of st. Petersburg says there il good au-
thority for the statement that Turkey has
practically Joined Dreibund. The Warsaw
correspondent Of the Political Corresponding
confirms the report of the massing of Rus
sian cavalry on the Austrian frontier.
THE sHAHoF PERSIA.
LONDON, November Russia has adopted
the Lebel rife and smokeless powder FOL
| her army.
The Shah Of Persia. in accordance will
| his promises to the Gar, has ordered The
construction Of a road from Meshed TO ia
man. railway is projected from Ieherar
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