Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-26
NEWS FKUM OVER THERE.
How the Cholera Spread-Irish News
Dhule5p Singh n2-1Iiscellaneous

LONDON, August 26.-Advices from Jeddah
state that the cholera, which broke out among
the pilgrims returning from Mecca, originated
With the Hindoo passengers and spread to
others. The pilgrims were in terrible con-
dition of filth, as they were huddled together
by the thousands in tho danpness. unwashed
and without sufficient food. Hundreds died
who were not reported and the real number Of
fatalities will never be known.
Bishop ODwyer, in his letter about the Dill
Ion dispute, says that he does not impute per-
sonal dishonesty to Mr.. Dillon. but simply ad-
heres to the papal decision on the persico re-
port. and denonnees the plan of campaign and
the system Of boycotting. Despite the clerical
condemnation the boycott Is still employed
largely as political weapon, and the system is
specially strong in the west OF Ireland.
The case of man named Ryan, living near
Limerick, is being cited as a proof of the
thoroughness with which the plan is carried
out. Ryan has been striving since 1887 to live
on an evicted farm. The results have been
singular. For speeches denouncing Ryan two
members of parliament, Finucane and Sheehy,
the Rev. Father Marinah and others ware SEN
fenced to imprisonment The congregation
left the gallery in the chapel as soon as RYAN
entered it. A grocer III Limerick sent a mes
senger after him and returned him money paid
for goods ordered as soon as he knew to whom
the articles had been sold. Ryan was Swallowed
at Fairs until the police began shadowing the
shod. A firm that had always repaired his
moving machine refused to do so any longer,
and he has been subjected. he declares, to ''all
the annoyance and inconvenience that human
ingenuity can devise" But he still holds on.
demonstration of miners in the Derby-
shire district was held today, at which 1000
men were present. Resolutions favoring the
eight-hour day we're adopted.
A pleasure boat was capsized today at Deal
and seven of the occupants were drowned
A 10 III hc,h aa Fn. I.,,11a
Singh's English residence. The government
will allow the BUNDLED maharajah q handsome
pepsiOn, but SO far as ut present indicated he
will be disappointed in his expectations of
having any part OF his dominions returned to
him.
The Daily Telegraph in q leading article de-
nounees John Burns q charlatan and warns
British worknen against the danger OF con-
Thinning their present attitude OF superstitious
faith in their so-called leaders.
The Rome Montteur in an interesting article
on religious changes makes the bold prophecy
that within fifty years the Catholic religion
will be dominant In England.
A Russo-Japanese trading company is being
organized for the purpose of establishing fac
tories in the principal japanese cities
The Vienna Tdgbldh makes the announce
ment that the car has negatived the proposal
of the kaiser for a simultaneous withdrawal
from the contiguous frontiers of the armed
forces of Russia, Austria and Germany.
Fire yesterday destroyed the whole Of the
town Of Tokay. Austria. with the exception of
thirteen houses. Tokay is the entrepot for
the celebrated Tokay wines.
Yesterday the corn fair was opened at
Vienna with a good attendance. In the crop
estimates for the world America is credited
with 4I4 O00, 900 bushels Of wheat 800 000, 0OJ
bushels of maize against 49l. 0O0, 900 bushels of
wheat and 2, liz, DOC, 900 bushels Of maize in
1880
The CArunice publishes an editorial in which
il recomme nds migration from the congested
districts Of Ireland to waste lands which
require only reclamation and and culti-
walton to afford maintenance for the sur
plus population. In the article the government
is urged to move rapidly in the direction indi-
ened by starvation The Chronicle concludes
by saying tina. all who are true patriots, whether
home rulers or not, can participate in this work
Of hnnanity