, 1896-01-25

pursue a oIicy that was desired for him to
fellow, but which his conscience prevented
his carrying out. In conclusion, he said that if
he had been deficient as "a Communicating
chief, the bravery and sacrifice Of life Of
his troors needed for the country's sake had
more than compensated him fer any personal
shortcomings.
General Weyler sails from Madrid imme-
diately to assume supreme command. Other
dispatches from Madrid report that it is the
opinion ia thqt city that the supersoding of
General Campos greatly Improves the sltua-
ton.
Military journals declare that the splitting
up into sections of the 100000 troops by
Campas is the chief cause of the extension of
the revolution.
A Washington despatch says it is authori-
tatively stated there that President Glove
land will recognize the Cuban insurgents as
bellisereuts within the next twenty four
hours.
St. Thomas, 23rd Jsny. 10 a. m.-Genoral
Admiral just arrived.
London, 23rd January.-Mr, Henry Bovell,
Attorney General of Barbados, has been sp-
pointed Attorney General Of Demerara.
New York, 23rd ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS re-
ceived in London to-day announce the death
of Prince Henry IF Gutenberg. he died on
Board HIM. s. Blonde" ell route from Cape
Coast Castle 10 Madeira, where he was being
taken in hopes of his recovery from the at
tack of fe ter contracted in Africa.
A Court Circular issued on receipt Of the
news says Her Majesty is most deeply af-
ficted at seeing her beloved daughters happy
life so suddenly crushed and by tbs sad loss
of a most amiable and affectionate son-ln-law
to whom she was 80 mucu devoted.
The Standard, in az editorial, says Prince
Henry has been a martyr to duty equally as
though he had died on the field of battle.
Amongst the first messages Of coincidence
received was that from the Kaiser. who sx-
pressed himself in most kindly words.
The Empress Eugenie i'll most sympathetic
language sent her condolences, and feeling
ly referred to the death of her son.
Fl. NJ. S "Blonde" will convey the Princes
remains to England.
A despatch from South Africa reports that
Dr.. jameson has sailed for England Oh board
the S. S. "Victoria".
Another despatch states that the trials for
treason at Pretoria have been fixed for the
Dist April noXt.
A Telegram from Accra announces that an
indemnity of fifty thousand ounce. Of gold
has been Uclf1lllCu ltOUl +NAAA4S' ~ A4
land.
The St. Petersburg correspondent Of a
London paper reports that RuasI" has resoIv-
ell upon making large additions to her navy,
equalIing or even surprising England's new
vessels.
A Berlin correspondent Of a London paper
states thai the kmser has been disappointed
in his wish foy a large naval loan, but has,
nevertheless, resolved to build at once TWEEN
ty torpedo destroyors, twelve Of which have
been ordc, ed in England.
A despatch from the Washington CORE
spondent of u New York paper announces
that the Foreign Committee Of the Senate
has reported favourabIy upon a resolution
urging the signatories of the treaty Of Bsr-
lin to enforce the provisions for the protso-
ton of Armenia, and promising President
Cleveland to support him in the most Wig
orou~ action he may decide to take.
Adyicps from Cuba state Shoti it is reported
General Maceo has captured the city OF
Pinar del Rio, also that, in consequence OF
numerous re ignations following that OF
General Cumpos and financial troubles, Spain
is becoming seriously embarrassed.
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