, 1894-03-24

ly the threatened Cabinet Crisis has been
averted.
1t is reported from Washington that the
sugar schedule has been amended. 1t is
expected that up to 80 test the duties will
be identical with those published in Bulletin
of 9th inst; but between ninety and ninety
eighttest the rate increases two cents pei cwt.
per degree; and that above SO test or above
sixteen Dutch standard, twelve and a half
cents per cwt. more; thus the duty above SO
test or The Dutch standard Of sixteen will be
one hundred and thirty eight cents and a half
per cwt.
Plymouth, 2lst March-The r. NJ. s..
Orinoco from the West Indies arrived here
at 6 a. m.
New York, March Dist London news
states that General Roberts, in all address
. delivered at Newcastle, stated that he COW
srlered it was more necessary to strength hen
the army than the navy, and further that the
army alone can if necessary check Russia in
Afghanistan. He also stated that unless the
natives Of India were overawed the Indian
Empire was doomed.
1t is reported that the Irish National
League are hostile to Lord Rosebery.
Advices from Capetown announce that Sir
Henry Loeb, Governor of Cape Colony, has
issued a proclamation declaring the annex
alton of Pondoland to Great Britain.
Paris news states that Senator Boulanger
Bernet has been appointed Minister for the
Colonies.
despatch from Cannes reports that the
Prince Of Wales yacht BRITANNIA won the
race for the vase presented by President
Carnot. The Prince was on board durinb the
race.
Advices from Berlin state that the Russo
German treaty has now become effective.
A telegram from Turin reports the death
Of the celebrated Hungarian patriot Louis
Kossuth, from an attack of pneumonia.
The American squadron recently at Rio have
now left that port. The "New York;
and "San Francisco it is reported will stop
at St. Lucio for coal and orders.
Washington news states that the Finance
committee Of the Senate have reported on
the Tariff Bill. The report now recommends
that bananas, cocoanuts, and pine apples be
restored to the free list. Also that the
cigar tax remain unchanged, thus resembling
their recommendation reported in news
message of tenth March.
The sugar schedule is correct as advised in
Bulletin yesterday, but expressed i'll cents
per pound, thus sugars unde eighty test
one cent per h., between eighty and ninety
test rises one hundredth per degree, be-
tween ninety aud ninety-eight test rises
two hundredths per degree, above either SO
or sixteen Dutch standard one-elghth cent
more, thus the highest duty will equal 1881
cents per cwt.
The report also explicitly repeats recipro-
city treaties, excepting the treaty with Hawaii,
which will be preserved.
The Senate, it is announced, will debate on
the report on or about tn, End April.
London, March 2lst.-Sugar in stock on
the 18th inst. Was $4,000 tons. Last year
II, 900 tons.
London, March 22nd-It is announced that
the Queens Bench have refused Anderson's
motion for a new trial Of the Gorrie case by
three judges. His application fora postpone
ment Of the trial has also been refused:
New York, Maroh 22nd-L London news
states that Mr.. Morley. purposes bringing for
ward in the House Of Commons the Irish
svicted tenants bill on OF about the 9Th April.
The National Liberal Club, it is stated, are
promoting a memorial to Mr.. Gladstone; it is
also stated that in answer to an address from
his Midlothian constituents, he has replied
that he is unable at present TO decide whsth-
en- be will continue as their representative in
Parliament.
1t is understood that the celebrated ocnlist
DIR. NethercIiff expects to perform an opera
ton on Mr.. Gladstone in about three months
time.
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