The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1892-05-25

division into two dioceses. by an eas. and
west hne. This tion 'eIuires Tie an
proval Of the General Convention
Miscellaneous.
The new President of the Corne- Uni
verSity, d.. Jacob Gould Schurrrar is
about 40 years of age In 1877 he rad
uated at the University of London. with
the niversity scholarship in philosophy.
lie took the doctors degree in philosophy
in 1873. In June, 1873. he won the Hin
bert travelling fellowship. which is omen to
all graduates of British Universities. and
was competed for by over 90 men from
oxford, Cambridge, Dublin, Ediuburrn
&c lie held chairs as professor i'm Acadia
and Dalhousic Colleges from 1880 20 1886,
and has since that date been head of the
Philosophical Department at Cornell He
Is the editor OF the PhtlOSODhicdl Rsgifir and
has written three volumes: "Kartian Eth
les ana the Ethics of Evolution, The
Ethical Import Of Darwinism" and Relief
In God He is a broad Baptist" having
been the promoter of a number of plans
Tor uniting the different Christian denomi-
nations generally.
Father Chiniquy has recovered from his
recent illness. Before submitting to a sur
gical operation which might have ended in
sudden death, he wrote a solemn declara-
tion of faith and hope, thanking God for
opening his eyes to the errors of Rome.
and affirming his mistaken adherence to
Protestant principles. He has entered his
eighty third year.
The people OF Quebec continue TO flock
away from their old home. Many 20 to
Manitoba, the Territories, and Ontario. but
larger numbers cross over to the United
States. They are rapidly becoming Eng
llsh in their language, and even translating
N flr,a g 2 T,y Il
Is the cost of churches and converts levied
upon the people.
Foreign.
Lord Salisbury, in a speech at Hastinrs
declared that free trade had gone too faY, y
England" he said, "only maintains tbe
position which che occupies by the vast
industries existing here * y and If Won
intended to hold yous own in this conflict
OF tariffs, on must be prepared to refuse
nations who injure you access to your mar
kets.' The London press generally COM
ment untavorably in the speech TTe
Times says Lord Salisbury's lopsided
scheme would involve US in angry conflicts
and leave the most serious part of the
wrong untouched. 1t is a mere dream to
suppose that war of reprisals against a
iew OF the pToteciiOnist count8ies allowing
the others to go scot free, would have any
chanc OF acceptance in Great Britain
convention of Ulster Unionists soon
to be held is expected to be a history
making event The recent appeal of Irish
non conformist ministers to their brethren
in Great Britain has Eeen reinforced bv
circular letter, signed by Rev DR. B.oWn.
chairman o. the Irish Presbyterian issem-
by; DR.. Lynd, an ex chairman OF that
body; DIR. Usher, a leading Baptist, and
MI. Guard, prominent Methodist again
declaring the certainty Of a sang11inary
civil war If Ireland be placed under a par
lament wherein priestly influence win be
paramount.
La Paro}e Lijre, of Paris, states that the
French forces in TOnquin recently captured
pirate stronghold. The pirates made
desperate resistance, and their loss was
very heavy, it being known that 12j of
them were killed. The French loss was
also heavy.
The Manchester England Courier.
Tory newspaper publishes a rumOr that in
the event of the liberal party winning al
the coming general elections, Mr. Glad
stone will seize an early opportunity to-
enter the House of Lords, whence he win
direct his party.
A violent hurricane recentlyE visited the
| lsnd OF Mauritius, the wind blowing 100
miles an hour. The official estimates are
that 1900 persons lost their lives. while
many OF those injured viii die. Severe
damage was done to shipping.
A rather severe earthquake was felt
OF the 18TH, IN the county of Cornwall.
Tee earth's Jemblings were so great that
houses rocked to and fro, and in few
cases chimneys were overturned