, 1892-06-22

The Italian Parliament has been prorogued
and the King and Queen are going 70 Potsdam
to visit the Emperor William.
Demerara. 16th.-7.896 ozs. of gold valued
at 130,224 dollars vas entered at Custom
House to-day for shipment by Royal Mail.
This is the largest shipment on record.
London, June 17th-Ihe Times has
published a letter from Mr.. Mac Hugh, the
Editor Of the St. Lucia Voice, trayersing Lord
Brasseys statement respecting the sanitary
condition Of that island. Lord Brassey. adj
dressing the Colonial Institute. referred to the
letter and maintained his statements. He
said that MacHugh'8 figures were not a~pplica-
BILE to the increased population, ana he also
doubted whether a coalIng station was neces-
sary a. st. Lucia.
New York June l7th-Earl Rosebery de-
ivered a speech at Kilso yesterday, in favor
of Home Rule.
A Deputation of the London Trades Coun-
Gil has visited Mr.. Gladstone. In reply to
their arguments in favor Of a legal 8 hours
day, the Rt. Hon. gentleman said it was not
a question for him to deal with, but for men
who would come after him, although he would
not admit that an s hour law would be in
anywise correct. He added that he would
dedicate his remaining public life to Home
Rule.
Negotiations have been commenced between
England, France, Belgium and Germany to
define their respective spheres of missionary
influence in Africa.
Advlces received In London, state that the
Earl Of Ancrum the aide-de-camp Of Earl
Jersey the Governor of N. S. Wales has been
shot dead, the result of an accident while out
shooting.
New York, juno 18tb-The House of
Lords yesterday was q spectacle of courtly
splendour, it being the occasion Of the Duke of
York taking his oath as Peer Of the Realm.
The Prince of Wales and the Duke Of Con
naught wearing full peers robes were his
introduoers.
In the House Of Commons Sir William
Vernon Harcourt denounced the House of
Lords for obstructive policy. Mr.. Balfour in
reply said the attack was an extraordinary one
even for Sir William, and declared that the
House of Lords We're not delaying business
but following the ordinary procedure.
1t the Ulster Convention at Belfast to
protest against Home Rule, 10000 delegates
were present.
1t is reported that the President of Vene-
zuela has resigned.
The King and Queen Of Italy have started
for Berlin.
l9duI ldSO Q6 CuDa, June I0Jn. -AQYBlC2
from Caracas to-day state that President Pala-
clos has resigned and left for Europe this morn
ing. Vice-President Fillegos has taken charge
of the Presidency.
Barbados, june 18th.-H. L. Sir james
Hay left to-day for England in "Orinoeo.'
London, june , )th.-It is announced that
Mr.. Justice Lumb Of Trinidad has been ere
ated a Doctor Of Jaws by the University Of
Cambridge.
New York, June 205h.-Tho London Trades
Council has decided to tun a Labor candidate
IN Midlothian to oppose Mr.. Gladstone at the
forthcoming elections.
Prince Bismarck has arrived at Vienna to
attend the marriage Of his son Herbert. The
people warmly welcomed him.
A telegram from Rome states that the
Liberals have wen the municipal elections in
that city.
Great sympathy is expressed for Mr..
Blaine the ex Secretary Of State, for the death
of his son Emmons.
1t is reported that the king of Dahomey
has placed himself under the protection Of
Germany.
Advices have been received reporting that
the Governor Of Rio Crane do Sui Brazil has
been deposrd by the adherents Of General da
Fonseoa-