, 1891-02-25

Inc TG1I6L Iuuu.
The Chief Editor of the Toronto Globe dis
claims all responsibility for Editor Farrer's
private opinions.
The Empress Frederick is staying a week in
Paris, an1 the Berlin papers regard it rs an
experiment for a visit of the Emperor
William.
A Cabinet Council was held at the Elysee
Palace yesterday, at which it was decided to
retrench the Budget ten million francs.
The French papers complain of England's
Egyptian policy.
A Madrid despatch states, that at a Cabinet
Council the Premier said, that on account of the
negotiations with the United States for a com
mercial treaty, Spain had obtained a reduction
Of the duties on minerals and was trying to
secure the free admission Of tobacco from the
Spanish West Indies.
There was q general suspension of business
in New York out of respect for General Sher-
mans funeral.
Adyices from Yokohama report the death Of
Prince Sanio.
New York, February 21st.-In the House
of Commons Mr.. Morgan moved a resolution
in favour Of the disestablishment of the Church
of Wales, which was rejected by 235 to 2Q3
votes.
TIE French Minister at Cairo has been re-
called to confer with NJ. Ribot respecting the
situation in Egypt.
Paris news states that the Police broke up
an Anarchist meeting " yesterday.
The Newfoundland House Of Assembly has
passed a resolution accusing England Of max
ing the Colony's interests subservient to
Canadian party politics.
A statement that the Emperor William was
in poor health proves to be only a rumor Of
the Bourses.
A Berlin telegram states that the Imperial
and Prussian Loans have been subscribed 30
times.
New York, February 2Srd.-Mr. Parnell,
who is now in Ireland, is beginning a campaign
against his opponents.
Advices received in Paris state that French
vessels have shelled the native villages in the
South Sea Islands.
The death is announced Of Admiral Pinzon
Y Alyerez, the Commander of the Spanish
Navy.
President Harrison has nominated Mr..
Charles Foster, of Ohio, as Secretary to the
Treasury.
1t is reported that e severe engagement has
taken place at Toka between the Egyptian
troops, which recently left Ell Teb, and the
forces Of Osman Digna. The Egyptian loss
was triAing, while Of. the enemy, Csman
Digna and one thousand men were killed, the
remainder 'are'fying to Kassala.
An explosion of fredamp has occurred in a
colliery in Nova Scotia, by which III lives
We're lost.
New York, Febry. 24th.-In the House of
Commons the Under Secretary for Foreign
Affairs replying to Mr.. Morley said that the
occupation Of Tokar was necessary in order to
prevent Suakim from being harassed anG the
trade interrupted, but it was not proposed to ad-
vance further.
The Under Secretary for War in reply to
the Marquis Of Harrington said that the Duke
of Cambridge would not be disturbed so long
as he desired to retain his position.
Mr.. Labouchere moved the reduction of
the army by the evacuation CT Egypt. The
motion was rejected by l24 to SO.
Paris news states that the visit Of the Empress
Frederick is creating a friendly feeling in
France towards Germany.
Prince K~arageorgevitch the pretender to
the Servian throne has issued a manifesto
urofnp the Servians to revolt.
The resignation is announced of the Norwe-
gian Cabinet.
A Berlin despatch states that Prince Bis
marck has declined his nomination to the
Reichstag.
New York, February Gath
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Heagy Mess Pork, per brl. S3-lO4.
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