, 1892-08-27

Velutini, who has abolished the 80 per cent
differential duty imposed upon imports from
Trinidad and the other West Indian Islands.
New York, Aug. 25th-Rigorous precautions
against cholera are being taken in London,
Antwerp and the American seaports. The
disease is declining i'll Russia.
London news states that Mr.. Gladstone
has been reelected for Midlothian and Sir
Vernon Harcourt for Derby.
Her Majesty the Queen has approved the
folio wing appointments; Lord Darlington, as
Lord Chamberlain to succeed the Earl of
Latham. The Marquis of Rreadalbane, as
Lord Steward, and Viscount Oxenbridge as
master of the horse.
The intense heat IS causing great loss of
life and damage to the crops in Europe.
A Paris dispatch states that by an order
from the court Of Inquiry,2 generals and l CO.
lionel have been placed on the retired list for
not pOstponing the maneuvres Of the troops
till cooler weather.
1he strike OF the switchmen at Buffalo
has been declared of owing to the other rail
way labor unions having declined to order a
sympathetic strike.
Demerara, 25th-The LIST part of the Bishops
Jubilee celebration yesterday took the form Of a
thanksgiving service in the pro- athedral
at II O'Clock, which was attended by represen-
tatives of the leading institutions of the city.
His Lcrdship the Bishop was unable to attend
this service. The congregation then formed
lnto procession for the dedicatory service and
proceeded to the new Cathed al, where His Ex-
cellency the Governor, Lord Gormanston; and
His Lordshlp the Bishop were in attendance.
The Bishop who is still very weak, having to
be supported. After the service the Bishop
was presented with congratuiatory adj
I-ocm~a n.J ,-;-- A. H.. -
congratulatory telegram from the Secre-
tary of State for the Colonies through His
Excellency the Governor, and one from his
Demerara friends in Tendon, besides Numerous
local ones. In the evening there was a popular
garden concert and aA organ recital at the
Town Hall.
New York, August 26th.-London news
states that a heavy vote has been polled at
New Castle in the fight between Mr.. John
Morley and Mr., Pandeli Rail-, the Liberal
Unionist. The result is as yet unknown, but
it is believed that the former has been elect
ed.
Z miners have been killed and s terribly
injured at Swansea by the fall Of the roof Of
a coalpit.
1t has been decided that English warships
shall take part i'll the United States naval
parade In April IN celebration Of the discov-
cry of America by Columbus.
The cholera has appeared at Antwerp in
spite of all precautions, and it is believed that
cases have occurred in Berlin.
The Hamburg American Line have with
drawn their first class steamers from the
Hamburg service and will make Southampton
their port of call.
The Dahomeyans having become aware of
the advance of a French force have fed north
ward.
1t is reported that another revolt against
the Ameer of Afghanistan has broken out.
New York, August 26th.
Flour. st. Lawrence, pr. byl. 1886
Meal, best brandywine. per. brl. 3.26
Heavy Mess Pork, per brl. 113-l2.0
New Seasons Pork, per brl. l24-4
s,.ar Crystals, pc IL. 50
e +. TO g.. r. per Ib Il
English Islands Molasses pr. gal. loo.
Exchange New York and London Ash
London August 26th.
Demerara Crystals pr cwl l6S Sd
Sugar Muscovado pr cwtl2s 3d.
German Beet 81 14s Cd
Demerara Rum pr gal. Is. 5d-lS Cd
Trinidad Cocoa pr cwt E3 SIS. Oh.