, 1891-05-13
T G. R A NJ S
ST. CROIX STATION.

New York, May 9th.-London news states
that Mr.. Brymer, a Conservative, has been
elected NJ. P. for South Dorset by a majority
of 40 votes against 991 majority at the last
election.
The death is announced Of Madame Blavat-
sky, the Theosophist.
The English Government has discovered a
mistake in Understanding the wheat imports
for the last eight months by 100000 quarters.
The Paris Bourse was for several hours
yesterday inclined to a panic owing to
rumours of failures which had been started in
the Bear interests. The circumstance made
business brisk on the London Stock Ex-
change.
It is stated that Italy has decided to address
acircular to the European powers with refer
ence to the American New Orleans affair.
New York, May 11th.-London news states
that Mr.. Logan, a Gladstonian, has been elect
ed NJ. p. for South Worcestershire.
Reports from India state that the Regent of
the Manipuris has been captured.
Paris dispatches state that the Bankers have
received reassuring advices from the Russian
Minister of Finance declaring that Russia Will
not withdraw the gold deposited in foreign
Banks.
40O Legislature -S%~2<G W1OullCk1aIlQ utS G14-
dorsed the proposals of the delegates in Eng
land.
1t is stated that Queen Natalie refuses to
leave Servia.
1t is reported there is a run on the Lisbon
Banks
The German Reichstac has adjourned until
November after passing the Sugar and Spirit
taxation bills and voting a grant for the Koch
Institute.
Many arrests have been made at Liege and
Charleroi for intimidating working men. 1t Is
generally believed that the evidence of power
ty will compel the striking miners of Belgium
to resume work.
New York, May 12th.-The Grippe has
assumed an epidemic form in London, 40 mem.
bers of the House of Commons, Mr.. Gladstone
and others have been attacked.
An explosion occurred on board an oil
steamer at Newport, England, by which 8
men were killed and rs injured.
The Newfoundland coercion bill has been
read a third time in the House of Lords
The French Senate has approved the report
of the Committee respecting the Newfoundland
Arbitration Convention.
A marked feeling Of uneasiness prevails on
the Continental BOurses.
At the elections in Spain for members for
b00 COunCl16 GOuCId1 Vic lGSpuUAACdllo a.
been successful in 40 towns, including Madrid.
Ia consequence of the alarming financial
situation in Lisbon, the Government have
issued a decree delaying for 60 days the pay
ment Of all obligations.
Barbados, May 12th.-H. NJ. S. "Comus"
left yesterday for West Coast of Africa via
Bermuda with King Jaja on board.
New York, May 18th
Flour, St. Lawrence, per brl. 1918
IDEAL, best brandywine, per brl. 400
Heavy Mess Pork, per brl. 113-124
New Seasons Pork, per brI. 133-144
uo Crystals per lb st
0e' K. to q. K. per Id 2 1916
English Islands MOlasses 13c
Exchange New York and London asa
LONDON, May 12th
Demerara Crystals pr cwt so It's Sd
- MuscOvadO pr cwt 13s cd.
0"s"A German Beet SO p. ct #. 0. b.
~ 13s.. Cd
Demerara Rum pc gal. Is Cd to Is Sd
Trinidad Cocoa pr cwt E3 Is. 81.
Consols, ex-intereSt 95S 7-16
Bank (f England rate OF Discount 4 pr ct
.LiverpaOI Cotton, Middling upland pr. 10 81
Three r G. RenteS ia Paris 1925