, 1894-05-16
KILOGRAMS.
ST. CROIX STATION.

editorial. expresses the opinion that Legisla-
ton is impracticable, considering the recent
small maiorjties upon the Budget and the
registration Bills,
Despltches have been received from India
stating that the distul Dances at Agra have
subsidized, also that the feeling Of dlsqulet IL
not increasing.
Paris advices report that at yesterdays
sitting of the Chamber of Deputies the
second reading of the Bill ordering the
execution of French criminals to be conduct
ed privately was passed by a vote of l59 to
l58.
A motion of urgency upon articles pre-
scribing methods of execution was lost by a
vote of 252 to 242. The result Of the vote
is considered a victory for the Socialists and
Radicals, and it is understood they will move
for abolishing capital punishment.
1t is understood that the Pope has directed
the Bishops of France not to oppose the law
regarding Church buildings, but that they
may petition the Government unitedly,urging
that the law may be executed as mildly as
possible.
Another bomb outrage has taken place and
it is believed was designed for NJ. Borretere,
the Public Prosecutor. Much minor damage
was done near the residence of M. Pierre
Mason in the fashionable avenue Kleber.
1t is reported that during the Iiots at
Troppau. Silesia, twenty three shots fired
hit forty three persons, showing he terri
bic effects of the new rifles. At a meeting
Of the Reiohsrath and after q statement on the
subject Of the riots by the Minister of the
Interior a vote Of confidence in the Govern
ment was sustained by l62 to SO.
Advices from Russia state that among the
hundreds of Nihilists recently arrested are
included many officials Of high position,
together with their wives and sons.
In New York it is reported that the Pacific
Mail Company have refused TO renew their
contract with the Panama Railway Co. aud
that on and after the 18th June the steamers
advance" "Finanoe'' and .Allianea" will
run to and from Colon replacing the steam
ships Colombia, . Para and Newport"
New York, May l~4th-London news an
nounoes the resignation Of Mr.. Mundella as
President of the Board of Trade. He will re-
tain his seat as NJ. p. for Brightside.
The Times, III an editorial, expresses the
opinion that Mr.. Mundella's resignation
from the Cabinet terminates a very grave
public scandal, and regrets that a useful
officials career should end in such melancholy
manner.
At a meeting of the Irish National League
Of Great Britain, NJ. OConner was. unani-
mously reelected President. During the
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conoiliatory speeches, and it was resolved by
a vote of $50 to l8 that the convention in
Dublin should end all feuds:
kilograms from Queensferry report that on
the arrival of the German squadron at that
port Ms. Galatea commenced saluting;while
loading the eleventh round the gun pre-
m~aturely discharged, Blowing off the head
Of gun instructor Lawrence and also the arm
of another instructor who shortly after
wards expired. Two other members of the
crew were severely il jured.
1t is reported that as soon as possible after
the confinement of the Duchess of York
the Duke ana Duchess purpose taking a long
sea. voyage, visiting most of Her MaJesty's
Colonies.
Adespatch from the Paris correspondent Of
the Times reports that NJ. Eifel will invest the
sum of five million francs in the new Panama
Canal scheme and will also accept the lot
terry bonds of the old company for work done;
if the new company should not be formed
he will be prepared to pay the above amount
to the liquidator of the old company and rank
as its creditor for his claims.
Advices from CObu rg state that the we'd
ding of Princess Alix and the Czarewitch is
expected to take place on or about the tenth
of November next.
kilograms from Madrid announce that the
Chamber of Deputies have rejected by q vote