The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-26

Confirmed gambling IL, according 20
the recent decisions of the courts of ap-
peal ut Paris. regarded a. sufficient
grounds for divorce in France.
In accordance with Instructions re-.
ceived from the czar, the Russian min
lister Of justice shas submitted to the
council Of the empire a project for tho
abolition of deportation to Siberia for
political offenses. There is no intention,
however, of modifying in any way the
present system Of deporting criminals.
Russia has now reaped the reward for
the part which it has played in bring
ing about peace between Italy and Abys-
sinia, for Emperor Menelek has just
eeded to the czar a narrow strip OF coast
adjoining the French settlement Of
Obok, which thus gives Russia for the
first time foothold and consequently
territorial interest in the dark continent.
AS the owner of a colony OH the shores
of the Red sea the czar will henceforth
be able to speak with greater weight in
all matters relating to Egypt and to the
Suez canal.
Brussels ia in the throes cf munich
pal crisis. The Liberal party controlled
the municipal council until the exten-
sion of the municipal franchise two
years ago. when their numbers were re-
duced to 13 AS against 10 Clericals and
Socialists. These two minorities have
now combined to introduce a minimum
wage of francs day for all persons in
the municipal employ. The mayor has
declined, however, to fix minimum
without consideration of the market
rate of labor, and, having been outvoted,
has resigned, along with the five "eche.
WINS" or aldermen.
1t is practically settled that President
Faure will in the month Of May pro-
ceed by sea to st. Petersburg for the
purpose Of paying return visit to the
czar and czarina. Circumstances will
force him to ask for permission of the
two houses of the legislature before
leaving France, but 10 opposition is
looked for save perhaps on the part Of
the Socialist deputies. At the same time
some provision will have to be made by
the two chambers for species Of
regency in his absence, and it Is consid-
cred probable that until his return his
powers will be vested in the joint hands
Of the presidents Of the senate and OF
the chamber of deputies.
The part played by the Bank Of Spain
- q <t,o loo tn
vide resources for the continuance OF
the war in Cuba has placed that institu-
tion in a very awkward position, for,
in addition to the immense sums which
il has furnished to the government it.
self, it has advanced one way and an
other nearly $40, 600, 900 to people who
subscribed for the loan. The bank may
therefore be said to have found the
major portion of the money subscribed.
Besides this. the bank is q creditor to
the government under various heads to
the extent of more than $3.50. 600, 600.
Inasmuch as the capital fully paid up
Of the bank, together with its reserve
fund. only amounts to $50. 600. 600, it
will readily be seen that the strain to
which this the leading financial insti-
tuition in Spain is being subjected il
tremendous and cannot be continued
much longer before disaster ensues.
Ferdinand de Lesseps, one Of the
younger sons of the creator of the Suez
canal, and who is serving as subaltern
officer in the Thirteenth chasseurs. has
apparently inherited the passionate tenn
per and fiery disposition of his telebrat-
ed father, for he has just fought duel
with fellow officer of his regiment at
Beziers, which resulted in his running
his saber through the lungs Of his ad-
versary, who succumbed q few hours
later. It is understood that the encoun-
ter originated in a sighting remark
passed by the dead man upon the father
Of young De Lesseps
Germany is determined to lose no
opportunities of developing its trade
with China, for the imperial govern
ment has just submitted to the reichstag
q proposal to increase by 1900, 900
marks the state subvention already ao-
corded to the two lines Of mail steamers
to Chinese ports, it being stipulated
that the service shall henceforth be
fortnightly instead of monthly.
News has been received at Rome to
the effect that the Brazilian legislature
has passed without discussion the bill
providing for the payment of al indem-
nifty to the amount of 81, 600, 900 for in
jury done to the life and property of
Italians in Brazil. This constitutes,
therefore, the termination Of all the
differences which at one moment ap-
peared to be on the eve Of bringing
about war between sne two countries
The Austrian courts have Just sen
tenoed to q years Imprisonment with
hard labor a woman Of the name Of An
ma Ilstt. who. after stealing oheckbook
and letter of credit from Mrs. Jennie
Blythe Parsons of New York ON the
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