, 1894-10-10
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~. CI(CIA OIAIION.
London, October 6th.-The report of Sir
Robert Hamilton, he commissioner appointed
to enquire into the affairs Of Dominica, has
now been Issued. He ascribes the back
ward condition Of that Island partly to the
Federation Of the Ieeward Islands, and TO the
heavy and unequal taxation caused by an
unproductive expenditure upon public works.
He strongly urges the withdrawal OF Domi-
MICA from the Lseward Islands Federation,
and shows the advantage Of an amslgamation
Of the judicial and magisterlal service Of tho
whole Of the Antilles, and which be would
further advocate the eventual federation Of
for purposes com1non to all, to be under one
Governor General t" reside at Barbados.
He recommends immediate changes in the
constitution Of the Legislative assembly, the
issuing Of a loan Of thirty thousand pounds
t. set the tinances of Dominica in or
der, md tho adoption Of reforms in Aren-
dering cultivation a profitable investment
to small proprietors.
Lord Ripon approves the placing of the
island under the local supervision Of an
Administrator with greater Powers of re-
sponsibility and freedom of action than the
COMMISSIONS now possesses and that he will
take early steps to carry out this end. He
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the island entirely from federation, but
agrees gen orally 10 Sir Robelt's other sug-
gestions.
New York. Oct. 6th.-London news states
the Manchester Guardian reports that Russia
and England have agreed that COrean affairs
be adjusted under international control.
Russia has informed the japanese Govern
ment hat her interests are concerned in the
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states that Japan is mdisposed to submit to
the proposed scheme for settlement except
upon force being displayed, which the Guar
dian further states the cabinet was summoned
to authorize.
Several London Journals accept the above
re port "a being correct.
The Paris Figaro says this attempt TO de-
prive Japan Of the fruits Of late victories
seriously threa tens the peace of Europe.
The First cl ass British cruiser Gibraltar
has been order ed to proceed to China instesd
OF the est. George as reported in Bulletin
Of yesterday.
kilograms from the East report that it is
the int ton of the Japanese to blockade
Oheefoo and Tient,iu. It is also reported
that Mongolia is in open rebellion.
Paris news states that M. Ringault
has been struck from tho list of sugar bro
ksrs upon charges regarding IA 900
pounds sterling Of Baron Hirsch's funds.
Other news states that the French Go
vernmsnt have authorized extreme IL
berty Of religious opinion in Madagascar,
but forbids British missionaries exercising
political influence upon the plea Of re-
ligion.
All continental bourses are much disturb
ed in consequence Of the various CanardS
shat are being circulated to the effect that
the Gar is dead or suffering from apoplexy
or that he has had a relapse &c.
The United States treasury have ruled that
Saba and st. Thomas lit is Gutiabls.
Barbados 8th-Passenger per Don for St
Thomas Mr.. Knight.
New York, Octbr. 8th.-London news an
nounces that the despatch received by Lord
Kimberley on the fourth Instant from Mr..
O'Connor, the British Munster at Pekin, IN
formed the Government that the Imperial
Council Of China waS thoroughly disorganiz-
cd, and that the lives Of all missionaries were
endangered. The contents Of this despatch