The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-10-10
FROM BEYOND THE SEA.
DEATH or A WELL-kNOWN JOUR-
NAllST OF LONDON.
Strike Among Dockers- Roman
tic Tragedy In n French Town-steam-
Troubles--Current Foreign Events.

announcer Str1ke Amohk DochtEs-IOfnan-
tic Tragedy In French Town-steam-
ship Detained on Account CT Labor
TroubIes--Current Foreign Events.
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LONDON, oct. 9.-Mr. John Drew Gay, a
journalist well known in London and
America, died yesterday Of dropsy. He
began his London career on the staff of the
Daily Telegraph over twenty years ago, and
afterwards represented that paper in Con-
stantnople. lie was its special CORE
spondeEt during the RussO-Turkish war,
and also served with the Turkish forces.
For that and other services honorary civil
and military honors were conferred on him
by the Ottoman Government. After his
return from the East Gay went
TO Los Angeles, where he spent
some years in agriculture and commercial
pursuits. On coming back 10 London he
Joined the staff of the Echo, half-penny
afternoon paper, and was a candidate for
the representation of CambOrne in 1886 in
the Liberal-U Uni0nist interest. lie was de-
feate0 by NJ. Charles Augustus '. Coney-
beare, the GladstOnian Liberal candidate.
GLOOMY OUTLOOK FOR LONDON.
The outlook for the future for the port Of
London becomes every day more serious.
Yesterday another strike occurred, the crop
porters in the Albert docks employed by
Allan Brothers, part prOprietOrs OF the
Wilson line of steamers, Objecting 10 the
appeal made TO the leaders OF the dOckers,
Messrs. Tillet and Mann. The men COM
planned Of the bad quality and dirty condi-
tiOn Of the grain they are compelled 10 han
die, but Messrs. Tillet and Mann say they
have examined the cargo and consider the
terms offered by the ship owners fair. IL IS
evident that the men are greatly demoral-
lied. and that their leaders find it difficult
TO keep them on hand.
THE SIXTH COMMANDMENT.
Miss Wallis last night resumed her oc-
cupancy of the SALISBURY theatre, which
her husband, Mr.. Lancaster, built for her.
and in which Mr.. Willard had been play
ing. She produced a new drama by Mr.
Robert Buchanan, entitled the "siXth Com
mandment." The press is unanimous in
condemning the piece.
SALISBURY AS A sMUGGLER.
Information has been received here that
the Marquis of Salisbury's carriage, which
was being brought here from Dieppe, near
which town is one of his residences, was
detained at the New Haven custOm-h0use.
the officials having found concealed IN 1t
two half gallons of brandy, some sweet
ened spirits, and number OF cigars,
the combined duty on which amounts to
about GA.
STEAMSHIPS DETAINED.
Owing TO the labor disputes at the Lon
don docks. the Grecian. which was an
nounced to leave to-day for Montreal with
a cargo and a large number Of passengers.
and the Tower Hill, which should start on
Saturday next for New York, are de-
tained. Even if the dispute is settled
Immediately the company state they
will lose 600 on each ship by the
detention. Among the passengers there is
much anxiety as TO when they will get OF.
The owners have already offered to give 10
the corn men an advance of - per cent. as
a compromise, but they refuse 10 accept II.
and say they will not return 10 work until
they get an increase Of 80 and in some cases
10 per cent.
.r LA CIGALE A SUCCESS.
La Cigale was produced at the Lyric the
atre tonight. The music is by Andran and
Caryll, and the book is by Frank {. Bur
nand and Gilbert A. Beckett. II is an em-
phatic success, but is devoid ofcomedy, aud
is full Of lyrics, concerted pieces, and tune
full music. Miss Geraldine Ulmar made
mOsl pronounced success.