, 1891-08-12
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II. CROIX STATION.

~. OIlOlA O1Al1ON.
New York, August 8th.-The Marquis of
Salisbury has started for Deppe. His LAST
official act before leaving was to write a letter
to M. Waddington the French Ambassador
informing him Of the preparations for the re-
ception Of the French fleet.
AS a result Of the recent inquiries into the
betrayal Of the Melinite secret. M. de Freycinet
has decided to cashier all officers of the French
army who are acting as agents for fin making
war materials.
In Paris it is rumoured that Chill will de.
clare war against Bolivia for recognizing the
Insurgents as belligerents.
The expectation of corn from Russia has
been prohibited owing to bad harvest.
1t is stated that Denmark is taking much
interest in the All Worlds Fair.
The recent attack on the garrison at BARGE
Iona is supposed to have been the result Of a
stock conspiracy to lower the market.
London, Aug lOth.-[t is announced that
Sir Henry Thomas Wrenfordsley has been
appointed Chief Justice Of the Leeward
Islands.
New York, Aug. l0th.-London news states
that Mr.. Dillon in the COURSE Of a speech at
MalIow asked Mr.. PunalIs consent to allo-
cate a portion Of the Irish fund for the relief
Of the Irish TENNIS.
The Leaders Of the French Orleanist party
have held a conference, but failed to persuade
the Comte de Paris to adopt an aggressive
policy.
NJ. C~onstans, in a speech at Argenteuil, hint
ed that the prescription against princely pre-
tenders would soon be removed.
Spanish workmen are protesting against
the treaty between Spain and the United
States.
1t is stated that General Balmaceda and the
Chilian Insurgents have appealed to Spain to
arbitrate in order to end the war.
A vessel has been chartered at Montreal to
take a cargo to Jamaica If Canadian produce
and to return bringing Sugar, Rum, Coffee,
and Spices.
The King of Denmark has conferred a decor
&tion on President Carnot, who in return has
sent the Legion of Honor to the eldest son
Of the Crown Prince.
The Cable steamer "Grappler" left St. Lucia
on Saturday for England to bring out and lay
the remainder Of the duplicate Trinidad and
Demerdra Gable.
New York, August 11th.-The Prince of
Wales yesterday opened the International
CONGRESS Of Hygiene Topography in London.
NJ. Pasteur, Professor Koch, and many other
leading Doctors of Europe and $4,000 dele
gates we're present.
The Judge has declined to grant the petit
tions of the Marquis of Ailesbury for leave to
sell his estate in Savernake forest.
The It. Hon. Arthur Balfour yesterday de-
livered a speech at Plymouth on the Irish
Local Government question.
1t is stated that the Government of Canada
intends to resume negotiations for a Canadian
Spanish reciprocity treaty.
The Marquis of Laqsdowne has confirmed 2
death sentences passed on the Manipur Princes
who were engaged in the massacre of March.
A St. Petersburg telegram states that the
Government is alarmed at the failure of the
crop.
Mr.. Douglas, the United States Minister
to Haiti has resigned.
New York, August 18th.
Flour, st. Lawrence, pr. brl. $50
Meal, best br%andywine, per. brl. 1856
Reavy Mess Pork, per brl. 1O4-113
New Seasons Pork, per brl 12-121
c Crystals, per ID. 37.16
ousF1 +. to &. r, per 10 8
English Islands Molasses SO test 12c
EXCHANGE New York and London 4 93l