, 1894-09-26

besides the four vessels mentioned IN bulletin
of 10Th instant, three other warships named
respectively the Laiyuen, Tingyuen, and the
Pingyuen.
Later advices received in London from the
East states that three japanese warships, the
Akagi. Matsusima, and the Higei were con
siderably damaged other kilograms state
that the fate of the Chinese transports re.
mains uncertain but there are rumours that
four Of them have been captured by the JaPa-
nese.
Russia, it is reported, has increased her
Vladivostock squadron to thirty three war
ship.
Dispatches from st. Petersburg announce
that the proposed visit of the Imperial family
to the Crimea, for the benefit OF the health Of
the Gar, whose condition continues to give
alarm, has been postponed for the present.
His mysterious illness is creating much anx-
Jew. 1t is also reported that the Cars
second son, the Grand Duke George. Is suffer
ing from hcmorrhage following a fall.
A despatch from the tonne correspondent
of a London paper reports that Zolas' recent
novel, "Ieourdes," has been forbidden to be
read.
Other dispatches announce that the Aus
trian and Prussian Ambassadors are reported
to be promoting a modus vlVendl between
the Vatican aud Quirinal, also that the
Emperor Francis Josef has written several
letters on the subject to the Pope.
Messrs Willett and Grays' sugar trade
Journals, published in New York, state that
the new tariff discriminates against west
Indian sugar for the reason that there being
no local standard s.of values upon some OF
the islands. London quotations are Obliged
to be used with the effect OF increasing the
values so that double duty IS actually
levied.
St. Thomas. Sept. 22nd.-The cyclone
appears to have passed SantO Domingo last
night. and at one o'clock this morning 1t was
at its height at Porto Plata, where many
houses and trees were blown down. The
extent of damage is yetunknovn as the storm
still continues and is expected at Santiago dc
Cuba on Sunday.
Barbados, Oath" Orinooo' passengers for
St. Thomas MIR. & Mrs. Rise. Mr.. Brush.
New York, Sept. 24th-London news states
that Mr.. Gladstone has recently written the
Bishop of Chester on the subject OF the Local
Option Bill. which he considers as approach
ing an imposture. as far as being q remedy for
intemperance, and expresses his favourable
opinion as to the application OF the Gothen-
burg system, as the only practical solution OF
the question, a policy which be has long up
held.
The above statements are SO inconsistent
with his policy when Premier, that it has
amazed and scandalized every body, especial
ly in his approval Of Mr.. Chamberlaln's sup
port of the Gothenburg system.
A rumour is current that Mr.. Gladstone
has advised Lord Rosebery to arrange with
tho Unionists regarding Ireland and Irish
questions. and to subordinate Home Rule to-
English social reform.
Dublin advices report that q large meeting
was held in that city yesterday, the number
present being estimated ut fifteen thousand
people, presided over by the Lord Mayor, at
which a resolution was adopted that there
be no settlement Of Irish demands without
a pardon to all political %conviOts being
granted. Some of the speakers advocated
and favoured the election Of Mr. DAILY
as member for Limerick, vice Mr.. Okesfe.
Dispatches from Chemulpo report that 81
Japanese tran sports have arrived there with
troops and stores, also that eighty thousand
more troops are now en- route.
Captain Lord Chas. BeresfOrd states. that
the naval battle off the Yalu river provesthat
modern navies are stronger on the offensive
than when on the defensive, and considers
that England in the event of war should at
tack the enemy, and never stop beng the at
tacking force
Paris advices announce THAT the re-ballot
for the election of a Deputy vice NJ. Caslmlr