, 1890-01-08

is still ashore, but the crew are on board
The Influenza is spre aiding in Europe; /
has now appeared in Canada, aud has largely
increased the death rate in the United
States.
The Due d'Aumale has purchased 312 por
traits which belonged to Earl Carlisle, and
which he will add to the Ohantilly Collec-
tiOn.
Jamaica 4th.-The guarantee fund for
the Exhibition amounts now to 1864.
New York, January 6th.-London news
states that much damage has been caused
in England and Ireland by q heavy storm,
The dOwager Empress of Germany is Ill
with influenza.
1t is stated that General Hartman will
succeed the Prince of SAKE W eimar in the
command of the forces in Ireland.
The Railway workmen Of Scotland have
tax en- a plebiscite on the ten hours ques.
ton. The majority are against a strike
and de sire to confer with the masters
Reports are circulated in London that
the Portugu csc have hauled down the flags
from a British Steamer on the African
coast, and fighting is expected.
Paris dispatches state that M. Tirard
has issued a circular letter to the Chambers
of Commerce of France, asking if they would
support a Bill to allow women engaged in
Trade to vote at the elections of Judges
for the Commercial Tribunals,
A Copenhagen telegram states that the
King has dissolved the FolkethiDg for re-
fusing to vote the Budget, The new cleo
tons are fixed for the twenty-frst instant.
Belgium has stopped the expectation OF
Coal, in consequence Of the scarcity caused
by the strikes.
Colon 9th. AT Panama Monsieur a..
Berges, the Director of the Canal recently
gave a banquet to the Canal Commission
and the Panama uthOrities, at which the
President of the Committee delivered all
address. In the course of his remarks he
said, cit is equally true the opening OF
the Canal DetWeen the Atlantic and the
Pacific is a difficult work and eight years
OF continuous effort have not Suticed to-
triumph over the obstacles which exist,
but it IS a necessary work and these words
suffice to dispel all doubts respecting the
happy completion of the Panama Canal"
III conclusion heIasked, unite then gentlemen
your efforts with ours, feel confidence III
our surveys and in the results Of our mis-
sion and do not allow yourselves to be led
away by destinations ~Springing from male
Violence, by offers Of a more or less interest
ed character or inventions or plans which
are more attractive than they are realiza-
ble."
New York, Jany. THIN the French
Chamber of Deputies, NJ. Chantemps pre-
scented a motion proposing the r~eorganiza-
ton of the Police and prefecture of the
Seine.
The BOulangists are concentrating their
forces with a view to making political
efforts in Paris.
London news states that the Marquis of
Salisbury has caused another note to be-
delivered in Lisbon, which it is believed
threatens a rupture of diplomatic relations
unless satisfaction be given with regard to
the Serpa Pinto action.
1t is understood that the Queen is suffer-
ing from rheumatism, which will prevent
her opening Parliament in person.
The ex-Empress of the Brazils will be
buried in the Braganza Pantheon.
1t is reporte d that Major WelssmanD has
again defeat ed the Arabs in East Africa.
The Gear ha called the attention of the
Powers to the violation OF the Berlin
Treaty by the present Bulgarian Govern
ment.
st. Gro TX, Jan. 7th.-Cable,b between Trim.
idad aud Demerara repaired, all West
Indian Stations hoy III communication.
New York, 7th January
Flour, st Lawrence, per. brl. $3.50
Meal, best brandywine. per brl. 1895.
Heavy Mess Pork, per bril-. not quoted.
New Seasons Pork. nor hrl 1O4