The Republican journal., 1892-10-27

between Great Britain and Canada has
been renewed for another year, and az
rangements made whereby the best boats
of the Dominion line as well will be util-
lied in carrying English mails to and from
Canada. .. A compromise has been effect
ed in the granite troubles at Barre, Vt,
and union cutters have begun to hire out
in shops where only apprentices are em-
ployed. -. The last official action necessary
to give vitality to the new commercial
treaty between the Spanish government
and the nited States has been taken, and
the treaty is now ready to go into opera
ton. The Secretary of State is advised
that all ports of British Guinia have been
closed to vessels from the United States.
..... The government of Guatemala has
officially notified the United States that
the quarantine has been raised. and the
ports of that country are open to the com
merce of the world -. The Chilian bark
Augusta was fired upon on the Washing
ton coast by nted States cutter Wolcott
because she attempted to leave Puget
Sound without custom house clearance.
Naval Constructor Phillip lIichbon
has Just returned to Washington from a
trip of inspection to the Cramps yard, in
Philadelphia. He reports that two thirds
of the armor for the New y Nork is in place
and that the cruiser will be ready for her
trial trip in about two mOnths.... Des-
patches from all parts of the country show
that the celebration of Columbus Day was
general throughout the country, and the
occasion was more thoroughly observed
than any event in recent years .... Emperor
William, of Germany Friday cabled his
congratulations to the President on the uc
casion OF Columbus day........ Oliver Cur
tis Perry, the notorious train robber, es-
capped from Auburn, y. y. prison Satul-
day by digging a hole in the wall. He
was captured Tuesday after hard chase
and returned to his cell.... Late advices
tram Cagliari give an appalling account
OF the terrible storm and flood in Sardin-
ia, Thursday and Friday last. Hundreds
of lives We're lost. and thousands OF dol
lars worth of property destroyed. -. Judge
Biddle in Philadelphia Saturday made a
ruling to show cause why the funds of
the Order of the Iron Hall, now held by
several banking institutions, should not
be turned over to him. Thirty three for
eign attachments have been filed in court
by certificate holders to recover the
amount of their certificates. The BOs-
tons again beat the Clevelan,s Monday
winning the championships. 49,. Mr, Blaine 5
residence in Washington, the historic old
brick mansion in which the attempt was
made on the life ot Secretary seward,
known as Madison place is being fitted
up for the reception OF the eN-Secretary
and his family for the winter. Miss
Frances L. Willard and Lady Henry som
erset lett Chicago Saturday for Denver,
where they will attend the annual conVen-
tion Of the Woman Christian Temper
aimee Mon to BE held there Lady Som
elset viii return to England November III.
...,. Goy, Buleigh, ot Maine, and staff,
stopped over in Washington Sunday on
their return from the World Fair dedi-
cation...... Dr. TuelteI. physician to the
King ot Wurtenhurg, and husband Of
Blanche Willis lIurWaId. the American ;tjl-
thoress. WAS recently attacked with in>an-
ity following IN attack OF Heart disease
brought on by oVcl-cXvltion. He is con
fined in an asylum ut Winnondcu. There
Is hope ot his recovery