, 1892-03-12
L G r A NJ s.
ST. CRoIx STATION.

elections at Quebec shows So Conservatives,
Is Mercierites, and S Independents.
London news states that owing to the high
price of coal in England many factories have
been compelled to close.
Mr.. Clemer, member of Parliament Tor
Shoreditch, has published a letter in which he
says that l ,250, 900 persons are ready to sign q
petition to Parliament in favour Of the arbi-
tration of all disputes between Great Britain
and the United States: ~,
Paris dispatches state that the ministry
have agreed to the Budget of M. Rouvier,
which reduces the beer tax and increases the
tax on spirits from 1867 to 100 francs per
hectolitre. TO-
It is reported that the Duke Of Hesse is
dying,
7he Duke of Cumberland has agreed to a
settlement of the Guelph fund, which includes
a provision that his eldest son shall be recog-
nized as heir to the Duchy of Brunswick.
New York. March l0th.-London news
states that Mrs. Osborne has pleaded guilty
to the charges brought against her IN the
Pearl Case and has been sentenced to J months
imprisonment with hard labour.
The Progressive members of the London
County Council have decided to elect Earl
Rosebery as chairman.
A heavy snowstorm fell in London and
other parts of England and Ireland yesterday.
Mr.. Wolff. a dissident Parnellite, has been
elected M. P. for Belfast.
The annual dinner of the Chamber of Com
merce took place yesterday. Amongst the.
guests were Sir Charles Upper, Sir J.. E
Gorst. Mr.. Bobell Of Montreal and several
colonial agents. Sir Michael Hicksbeach said
that if the proposal to appoint a minister OF
ommerc arose from a desire for q protective
policy, the English people would not approve
Of it.
In connection with the meetings which are
being held respecting the Samoan affairs and
the proposed amendment Of the Berlin treaty
of'89, it would be necessary that petitions to
that end would have to be addressed to the
United States, England, and Germany.
London, March l0th.-Sugari in stock on the
10Th inst was $4,000 tons. Last year 100000
tons.
Plymouth, March loth-The R. NJ, S.
seven p. m.
New York, March llth-London news
states that the Postmaster General, answering
\. deputation-f from the associated Chamber OF
Commerce. said that the Colonies were opposed
+, TO tho mails starting from Plymouth and any
alteration would mean a cash payment on the
contract extension.
The death is announced of the Earl of
Denbigh.
1t is announced that Mr.. MERCER has re-
signed his seat in the Quebec Legislature.
A heavy snowstorn has. occurred IN Great
Britain and Ireland, causing immense losses to
farm stock. The telegraph lines are broken
The trains are impeded, aud there has been
some loss of life.
A commercial treaty has been concluded
between France and the United States aud also
between the latter and Spain.
NJ. Reinach introduced a bill in the Reich
stag, providing for the creation of a ministry
of the colonies, for which he demanded urgency.
The Government accepted the bill, but
opposed the demand for urgency, and''on being
put to the House the urgency motion was
rejected.
The French Chamber of Deputies has ap-
proved a proposal to make September 22nd a
a national holiday, it being the centennial OF
of the 1st Republic.
A Berlin telegram states that the Emperor
William is i'll.
New York, March 18th
Flour, st. Lawrence, pr. bsl. $500
Neal, best brandywine, per. brl. $40
Heavy Mess Pork, per brl. 8
New Seasons Pork, Per hrl 93-lO9