The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-08-16
BEYOND THE SEA.
Behring Sea Negotiations In Parliament
Cable Notes.

Cable Notes.
LONDON. Aug. ID La the House OF Com
mons tonight Sir James Ferguson announ-
ced that the convention with Portugal was
On the eve Of satisfactory settlement.
Mr.. BaliOur said that though there had
been a serious failure OF potato crop in
Ireland, there was no reason to fear
famine.
Mr.. \. Stanley Hill asked the Govern
meut to state the position Of the Behrlng
sea negotiations. Careful inquiry on the
spot. he said. had satisfied him that the
methods employed by British vessels did
not lead tO waste Of the seal life.
Sir James FERGUSON said that Lord Sails
bury's final reply could not be tabled until
it had been presented, and cables from Mr.
Blaine intmated that this had been done.
Lord Salisbury action was directed 10 the
establishment Of a close time for sealing
and TO prevent further seizure OF British
vessels. and 10 secure compensation for the
seizures made.
The Thunderer in Behring Sea.
LONDON, Aug. l6.-COmmenting on the
Bchring fishery correspondence, the 1imee
declares that it confirms the conclusion
that the conduct of America in re-
ecting sir Julian Paunceforte's modus
viyendi nstructng the American
cruisers To dsmantle British vessels
and breaking OIL negotiations eyinces
lrbitrarncss and contempt for rea-
son happily rare in international relations
nowadays. Lord ~alisbury's iirmness VIII
show the colonies that the home govern
ment is not as they affect 10 think, a mere
funnel for diplomatic notes.
The Chronicle SAYS Mr.. Blaine's blunders
ire transparent and artificial. II America
I'll al
England would be- justified in resenting
most strongly the mode Boy which the pre-
sumption i, made good. The position rs 1t
stands is not one which the friends OF good
will between the nations can view
without misgiyings. The Chronicle also
saws that England and America may nave
differences. but must remain friends. II
hopes that Mr.. Blaine's reflections Of LORD
Sali,bury's proposals are only transient, as
/ protest against an apparent breach Ct
iaiIh on Lord >alisbury's part.
socialists at work in Belgium.
LONDON. Aug. ia dynamite bomb
was exploded underneath the residence 0i
| Councillor Wiherrs at MOnsa, Belgium. to-
day. The building was much damaged,
.nd two of its occupants were badly nurt'
but fortunately there were no deaths. II -
,uppOsed that the outrage was committed
| DN SOCIALISTS WIN Nilt NA"'i'i"f'u ~ w
action of the councillor during the late
strike.
A hurricane and water-spOut destroyed
twenty houses and inflicted other damage
u Mulfort, Belgium, to-day. No lives were
lost. -,
DUBLIN. Aug. lj.-The potato blight Is
| spreadnr in the counties OF Donegal, CORK,
| Waterford, Tipperary. and Limerick.
Prices have already doubled at West
port, where the police and GOvcrll-
nent authorities are eXerting them
selves to avert rioting. The blieht
mas spread to the whole Of Galway, and IS
not confined to any particular soil. ii IS
partly due 10 the planting Of old seed III oid
| sround. but in greater degree to the rainy
season.
The Welsh strike.
LONDON, Aug. IA serious hitch has
arisen in the negotiations between the
striking workmen in Wales and their en-
movers. greatly impairing the prospects Oi
| A speedy termination of the difficulty. The
men submitted 10 the cODpsnics scheme
of settlement, which the latter promised to
consider. II was believed that the agree
mont would be accepted, but the
companies. after considering the matter
have substituted form Disagreement diller-
lug IN every important particular h'h e'tN
one framed by the men. The men are great
ly incensed, and threaten "A general strike
on Monday. which will involve large mum
ber Of wOrkmen not hitherto included IN tht
strike.
The Argentine Debt.
LONDON, August IA Buenos Ayre'
special 10 the Times says that Congress WI
De- asked to authorize the leasing OF 80,
OOo Un acres Of the national lands. Funds
have been provided 10 meet the coupons
the national loan which are payable ON sep
tember lst. The new president and dircc
tors of the National Bank are all reliable
men. and have the public confidence. 1Ols
is quoted at ~ per cent. premium.
Dismissed the Canadian Service.
HALIFAX. Ms, Aug. D.-Captain Puloit
commander Of the fishery projection
cruiser Connaught. has been dismissed
from the Canadian service. The COnnaugh
I wa. stationed at North Bay TO seize all YES
sells caught fishing inside the limit, but
; court Of inquiry, held by Admiral nordo
on board the flagship Acadia. found ina
the Connaught was lying in Allerton har
Dor and her crew enjoying iroliekin
} time when entries in the vessels log aIege
that the cruiser was at sea watching u
Americans.
Cholera In Cairo.
CAIRO. Aug. I5.-rhree cases OF choler
, have been reported by the health al
thOrities here. one Of which was iatai. In
appearance OF the disease has created grea
, excitement, and many persons are pre-
parng To take their departure.
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