, 1890-12-31

British gHu-DOatS are carrying meal ana
spOtatOts TO Ireland.
A Paris despatch states that NJ BrouSse,
the Vice Chairman of the Municipal Cour~
ell Of that city, had a quarrel with NJ.
Dumay, a deputy, during which NJ. Brousse
struck the latter and a duel has been ar.
ranged.
New York, Decbr. 24th,-London news
states that Sir John Pope Henlh1sy's majo-
rty at the Kilkenny election %as 1852.
Mrs. Pea,cey, the murd4ress OF y
Hogg and child, was Eangeu yesterday.
The fire IN Praed Street, London, was
very serious eight shops were destroyed,
and other premises damaged.
1t is reported that the Catholic Mission
Houses in Madagascar, belonging to the
French, have been attacked by natives.
A royal decree has been issued in Madrid
altering the customs tariff, and appointing
"a commission to make reforms in the exist
ing commercial treaties.
The Czarewitch has arrived at Bombay.
Barbados, 24th.-The case of sickness
from R. NJ. s. Esk has been declared yellow
fever, and the man died from same yes
terday. Passengers quar- antined tor four
teen days.
New York, Decbr. 26th.-London news
states that 5000 railway employees are on
strike IN Scotland.
Glasgow aud Perth are threatened with a
gas famine, and the shipyards and public
works are expected to close for want of
coal. AT HUI there are also 1000 railway
mcn on striks
= Messls O'Brien and Gill have arrived in
Paris. and Mr.. Parnell, who is now i'll Lon
don, will JON them there for a conference.
The death is announced of the Arch
bishop of York.
Canon Gregory has Seen appointed Dean
of st. Pau1S.
Ths1heatre at Portsmouth has been des-
troyed by fire. No lives were lost.
III the French Chamber of Deputies NJ.
Lagutrrc, a former follower Of Boullnger,
asserted that B0ulansism was dead.
A Madrid despatch states that he Minis
ter of Finance has declared that Spain Will
follow the protection movements in Ameri.
ca and Europe. Spain viii repeal a portion
of The existing tariffs and increase the
1dnNSs on horses, mules, cattle, sailed
Ir@.Is, -four, rice and &c calls.
President Harrison has issued a pTocla-
ma,ion stating that the all worlds fair will
be open in May 80.
The Masonic Temple at Baltimore, Mary
y land, has been destroyed by fire, the loss
hCing estimated at $3.50, 600.
New York, Decbr. 27th.-LOmdOn news
Estates that the Railway Directors and a
delegation Of Strikers will hold a conference
ut Edinburgh. The Aberdeen strike is over,
the Caledonian Company having won the
fight.
1t is reported that the steamer Shanghai
has been burned in Chinese waters. The
crew and 90 passengers persisted.
The Calcutta National Indian Congress
opened yesterday. Their work is to effect
social reforms in India. A thousand dele
Gltrs' and five thousand audience were
present.
New York, December 29th.-The Railway
strike in Scotland continues, although the
passenger service is slightly better.
Later adviceS state thar 200 lives were
! lost by the burning of the British steamer
Shanghai.
\ report that Messrs. Pixley & Abel,
bullion brokers, London, htd failed, proves
to be without foundation.
Paris newS states that NJ. de Freycinet,
canVaSsing the election tor the depart
ment Of the Seine, expressed his views
.. favour of a progressive Republic.
He asked fer II renewal of his mandate for
the. completion OF the National defenceS, as
the line had not yet arrived tor the esta-
bli>liment OF a reign of peace. The Senate
rial elections will be held on January 4th.
9 Cardinal Lavigerie in a letter, says he
Will defend The singing OF the Marseliaise
Ill Catholic foreign mission schools.