, 1894-06-20
KILOGRAMS.
ST. CROIX STATION

second reading in the House of Lords by 1873
to 1870 votes.
The Under Secretary of Stare for Foreign
Affairs stated in the House Of Commons that
the Powers had agreed as to the desirability
of preserving the status quo in Morocco, es-
pecially as to European interests, but no de-
cision had yet been arrived at as TO the re.
cognition of Abdul as Sultan.
Paris kilograms state that the Powers will
await events before recognizing Abdul, unless
Spain wishes to collect the indemnity claimed
in consequence of the late MeiilIa outbreak.
Abdul, it is reported, has proclaimed an am
nesty to all except his opponents, and has
appointed his uncle as Kalif Disorder is
said to be decreasing.
The Yacht "Vigilant' has made the short
est passage known across the ocean for a
vessel of her class, her time being under
fifteen days, the "Valkyrie" occupied twenty
eight days on a similar voyage.
despatch from the Vienna CORES pendent
Of the London Standard reports that, in con-
sequence of a violation Of the rules con-
neoted with blasting in mines, a serious dis
aster has occurred at the Larlsch mines
at Karuin, in SileSia, where five explosions
took place, whereby two hundred lives we're
lost, including the r~escuing parties; the fires IN
the mine sCllI commune.
Madrid dispatches state that Spain pro-
poses the appointment of a mixed commission
for the purpose of settling the tariff dispute
with Cuba and the United States.
Mr.. Erastus Wiman, who was arrested on a
charge of embezzlement from the firm Of
MessrS. Dun Wiman and Co, reported in news
Bulletin of23rd February last, has been con
voted.
In commenting on the sugar trust the
organ of that combination in New York states
that the Senate will pass the sugar tariff
Bill about the 25th instant. The schedule, as
reported in Bulletin of 9th June, except the
ditferential duty to be collected only beyond
sixteen Dutch standard, will take effect from
lst October next, otherwise the entire tariff
has been defeated. -
Colon, June l5th-Later details Of Panama
disaster estimate loss at three million dollars
currency. Between two hundred and fifty
and three hundred houses destroyed, nearly
all provision stores. Most of the houses were
of wood. The market and buildings in that
vicinity were saved through the energy of the
employees of the Railroad and Electric Light
Coys. The local volunteer fire brigade work
ed we'll, but their efforts were of little use
owing to lack of water. The fire in fact
burnt itself out, it's course being blocked by
the high walls which divide the streets.
Two deaths and several serious accidents are
reported. Business was completely suspend
ed yesterday. Relief committees are being
organized. The director general of Canal
Coy. M. Mango has placed the Coy's v2cant
houses at Corazal at the disposal Of the suf-
ferers.
Barbados, 18th .-Passenger per r. NJ. s..
para for St. Thomas Mdme. Calixta.
New York, June l8th-London news re-
ports that the Rev. Percival, Head Master of
Rugby School, Yesterday preached in
Westminster Abbey, during his discourse he
commented adversely upon Lord Rosebery's
connection with the turf.
In the House of Commons 5 clauses of the
Budget bill have been passed, leaving 80
clauses yet to be discussed. 1t is expected
that the bill will be finally passed about
August next, and until then scarcely any other
business, it is thought probable, will be trans
acted.
The s. s. ethiopia arrived at Glasgow
yesterday with her bows stove In from col
li&ing with an iceberg during a dense fog on
her voyage. across the Atlantic.
A despatch from Rome reports that yester-
day a man named Lega, a known Anarchist,
and recently expelled from France, shot twice
at Signor Crispi while he was riding to attend
the Chamber of Deputies, fortunately Lega's
attempts were unsuccessful, the bullets only
striking a carriage. He was Immediately