, 1893-09-23

such a high appointment.
New York, Sept. 2lst>In the House of
Commons yesterday the Home Seen etary made
the announcement that a Government Com
mission will be appointed to make enquiries
into the reported recent fatal conflicts
between the golfers on strike and the troops;
he further severely criticized the attitude of
the labour members, Messrs. Woods. Pickard
and keir Hardle in misleading the strikers.
especially regarding the duty Of the Govern.
ment towards the rioters.
The Under Secretary Of State for India
speaking on Indian Aflirs stated thu the
Government had decided to promote a bill
regarding immoral women surrounding Indian
environments and in which the reformation
Of the evils complained of sby American la.
dies representing the British committee for
the abolition Of State regulation Of vice in
India it is hoped will be effected. 1t is stated
that the report is confirmed by an inquiry
instituted on behalf Of tho Secretary Of
State for India.
Miss Daisy Montague, the well known
dancer at the Empire theatre while walking
home with q gentleman last evening was
overtaken by a man who shot both and then
himself fatally. Not a word was spoken and
mp to the present no cause for the triple crime
is forthcoming.
The New York Herald publishes q des-
patch from Montevld8o, stating tn It a panic
Amongst the Inhabitants of Rio has taken
place upon a demlnd from Admiral Mellos
Tor the instant surrender Of the city or to
undergo a pitiless bombardment. The success
81 Admiral } elios' schemo is regarded as be-
ing favoul able to the restoration of the
monarchy.
The re0pening Of telrgraphic communioa-
ton has resulted in a decline in the price of
coffee IN New York of of a cent upon the
belief that the disturbance to trade is or
will be comparatively slight.
New York, September 22ud. London news
announces the death Of Lord Churchill Of
Cornbury Park, Charlbury, Oxfordshile.
In the House of Commons the Under Sc.
creIary Of State for India stated hat there
was a deficit in the Indian Revenue estimated
at one million one hundred and ten thousand
tens of rupees as against a surplus for the
corresponding period last year Of &c, 900 teas
OF rupees the Budget he stated had been
adopted.
1t is now announced that the escort of
Miss Daisy Montague was a very wealthy
tradesman named Samuel Garcia, and that the
murderer was a Mr.. Leo Percy an electrician,
who it IS stated had been recently rejected by
her.
A telegram from Cornwall reports the
collapse of a shaft in the Doloath mine,
ouCOLnUlnb Il nunpef OF miners. The party
of rescueIs who are making strenuous efforts
TO rescue the entombed clearly hear them
singing hymns.
The Australian cricketers have sailed for
America.
Dispatches from Berlin state that the
German press generally approve of the Kaiser's
attention to Prince Bismarck during his late
i~llness.
kilograms from Madrid announce that
Spain has declared quarantine against Ham
burg, Hull and jersey City.
In consequence Of disturbances at Roanoke.
Virginia, arising out of = case of lyuchlng. it
has been found necessary by the authorities
TO disband the lDctl militia substituting them
by the State militia who have been order.
ed to the town under arms. LatesS news
states that considerable disorder prevails and
that. the Mayor has fled.
The English yacht "Valkyrie" has arrived
at New York.
New York, September 22nd.
Flour st. Lawrence Pr. brl. S3.85--sS. 80
Meal. hest brandy wiae. per. brl 295
Heavy Asss Pork. per brl l5-I51
New Seasons Pork, per bril-. I74-3
sn,a, (Crysta's per III. 33-13-16
'0S T.. % q. Il. Musoovado 80 test
per III 81
English Islands Molasses per gal. lOc.