, 1891-06-03

The second reading clifford KnutsfOrdS OIL
in the House OfCOmmOns was abandoned at
ter debate.
1t is reported that tlr. b .itish troops have
defeated a Portuguese force on the Banks Of the
Bembo River in South Africa.
The evicted tradeSmen nj ripprrarv have &C
cepted the Landlords terms. and been rein
stated in their shops. The settlemcn, includes
Smith Barry's tenant farmers.
The "Furst Bismarck" the new Hamburg
American steamer has arrived at southampton
having beaten the Eastern record both III
Queenstown and southampton by lhoar and
20 minutes.
New York, May 30th.-The following Sp,
pointments are gazetted as Companions OF
the Order of St. Michael and st. George,
Colonel Elliot, inspector general OF police,
Barbados. Mr.. Thomas ID. Foote President
of the local legislative Council, Antigua.
Mr. David Wilson Intendant of Grown Lands
Trinidad, and for services in connection with
the Jamaica Exhibition, Colonel W. F. Ward
and Mr. G. Stiebel.
The death is announced Of the Earl of
ClGncarty.
Mr.. Leon, q Gladstonian, has been elected
M. P. for North Buckinghamshire.
On the Queens birthday the honor OF
Knighthood was conferred on Mr.. Robert
Gillespie of Canada, and Lieut.. General Sir
John Ross, commander Of the forces in Can.
ada, has been presented with the Cross OF the
Bath.
The race for the Oaks was wen by Mimi,
Coestorphine End and Lady Primrose 3rd.
In the House Of Lords the Marquis OF
Salisbury referring to the Newfoundland ques-
ton said he believed that the French Govern.
ment were satisfied with the action taken by
the House of Commons.
Tbara - nOch roiOjciDU in Newfoundland
in consequence of the shelving Of Lord
Knutsford's Bill.
Information received in Paris states that the
Chilian insurgents, contrary to their promises,
are threatening to lombard Valparaiso.
1t is reported that Prince Ferdinand, the
heir presumptive of Austria, is seriously IL
with the measles.
New York. June 1st-The Victoria Sealers
are protesting against the passing OF the Bill
before the House Of Commons to close the
Behring Sea this year.
The Times announcing that Sir George
Stephen has been made q peer, states that he
is the first native of q British Colony who
has been raised to the peerage.
The French Chamber of Deputies has agreed
to allow the importation of raw hides and
furs into France.
Latest advices state that Sir John Macdoh-
aid is still alive, but his condition is hopeless.
The deaths ale announced of Cardinal
Allimonce of Turin, NJ Dublan, Member OF
the Mexican Ministry, and Sir Antoine
Dorion of Canada.
1t is reported that the Russian wheat crop
is poor.
Messrs. Fowler Brothers Of the New York
Sugar House have failed The loss has been
caused by the Mackinley Bill.
A NJ adrid despatch states that the Queen
Regent presided at Cabinet meeting in which
Senior Cano vas announced, that a commercial
convention between the United States and
Spain had been concluded.
New York June 1st-Mr Raikes stated IN
the House of Comm ons that he had failed IN
his efforts to indnce the United States Govern
ment to institute the parcel post.
The Behring Sea bill has been read the
second time
Mr.. Dunn. a Gladstonian has been elected
N. P. for Paisley.
The Bacoorat scandal trial begun yesterday.
The Prince of Wales was present as a witness
but has not yet been called.
Advices from Turkey report that Brgand'
have made q raid on q trainand captured Eng
lish and German passengers, for whom they
demand a large ransom. General Won CapriVl
has ordered the amount to be paid, and 1T wlEl'
afterwards be refunded by the Sublime Porte.
General Won Caprivi has declared that there
will be no reduction in Corn duties, as the
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