, 1890-11-26
T G H A NJ s.
ST. CROIX STATION.

New YORK, NOVOr. Z1tu.-1O0 huTNIN"FS
from the British Cruiser Serpent have
arrived in England.
At a conference of the Liberal Federation
held in London, resolutions were adopted
fayouring free education, the reform OF the
Land Laws, the Observation-Disclosures of the
Church of Scotland local option, the forma-
ton of Parish Councils, and the mending
or ending of the House Of Lords. Sir
Wilfred Lawson advocated the abolition Of
the House of Lords and the Liquor laws
and the separation of Church and s ate,
In the French Chamber 1T Deputies NJ.
ST.. German introduced a Bill to provide
that foreign Life Insurance. Companies
shall obtain the consent OF the Government
priOr'tO founding branches i'll France, and
to invest half the premiums Ill Ftench
business or Rentes, and to report annually.
He said that in view uf the commercial
war with the United States France would
not encourage American companies.
The Berlin authorities have allotted
buildings to Professor Koch for. his expert
ments for the cure of infectious diseases.
New York, NOvbr. 24th.-LOnd0n news
states that it is proposed to subscribe IL
testimonial to the Governor Of the Bank OF
England.
The bulk Of the fifteen millions If accPp.
twllces by Daring Brothers Wills mature
within three months.
1t is reported that the Marquis of Sails
bury has decided to dissolve Parliament
in the Spring.
The Marquis of Huntley has been cleo
ted Rtctor of the University of Aberdeen,
defeating Mr.. James Bryce Martin.
The new French loan for 700, OOO,0 900
francs will be issued on January first.
The Compton National DeScOmpte" has
failed to float the South Brazilian Railway
loan on one third having been subscribed.
A despatch from the Hague announces
the death Of the King of Holland.
A Berlin paper commenting on the sub
jet him, that LuxemOurg will be annexed
to Germany.
The CzarwitCh was welcomed by the
Khedive on his arrival at Cairo.
The Emperor William has decorated
Professor Koch with the order of the Red
Eagle.
st. Thomas, NOvbr. 24th.-Communica-
ti0If between Trinidad and Demerara is
restored, but cable working ftfully there
will be some delay TO work in consequence
,'NewYOrk, November 25th.-The tOTec tSt
OF the Queens speech was yesterday com.
municated at Stbe ministerial dinner. 1t
states that England'S relations are friendly
with foreign countries. The negotiations
with Portugal with regard to Africa and
with Italy respecting East Africa are not
yet concluded, but temporary arrangements
have been made Ivy which Portugal will
share the river, and hopes are entertained
of an early settlement with France of the
New foundland fisheries question. Allusion
is made to the threatened potato famine
in the West of Ireland, but it is hoped
that measures will be taken to mitigate ii.
Bills will be introduced for Land purchase
in Ireland. The Titbes Bill, assisted edu-
catiOn, reform and private bill legislation
for Scotland, and also the extension Of
Local Government in England.
MIR. William Beckett, Member of Parlia-
ment for Nottingham, has been killed In a
railway accident.
The dry goods factory of Provost and
Screpels at Roubaix, France, has beenIdes-
troyed by fire and 600 hards are thrown
out of work.
The Queen Regent of Holland has pro-
claimed the Princess Wilhelmina Queen.
The death is announced of Mr.. August
Belmont, Banker of New York.
New York, November Goth
Flour, st. Lawrence, per brl. 95. 40
Meal, hest ~brandywine, per brl. 3.25
Heavy Ness Pork, per bril- not 'Qaoted