, 1896-02-19

Inc View York Herald publishes y teIe-
gram from Valparaiso stating that the
Chilian budget calls for an expenditure Of
Thirteen million dollars on account of the
war department, and hearly nine millions for
the navy.
It is again reported that Dr.. Nansen has
reached the North Pole, but the leport is
being scepticully received; it is, however,
stated that attempts will be made to verify.
Other London news states that Mr..
Gladstone is very indignant at the treat
ment accorded the Armenian question by
both political parties, and, it is whispered,
that it is his intention Of returning to active
political life.
The Times reports that the accession Of
the upper Ministry viii probably lead
Canada to make a definite offer for prsferen-
tial trade with the mother country.
The paper also states that it is thought
the Governments Of Australia will make a
similar offer in consequence Of the recent
turn foreign afflirs have taken, especially
regarding Germany, and America, and which
has given q popular impetus to this move
ment.
The Standard announces that Sir J.. E..
Millais will succeed the late Lord leighton
as President Of the Royal Academy.
A despatch from Berlin states that DR..
HammprStein. speaking in the Reichstag,
praised the attitude assumed by the Govern
msnt towards the Transvaal, and that he
considered the Emperor's message to Presi-
dent Krugcl responded to the feelings Of all
Germans.
Another despatch from Berlin says that
some leading personages are in possession
of convincing evidence that the raid by
DR.. Jameson was wholly instigated, and the
expenses paid, by six well known German
fnanciers, and without the knowledge of the
South African Coy.
In the House Of Commons Mr.. Labouchere
moved an amendment to the address declaring
that the jameson inquiry ought to include
the financial and political actions of the
South Afrlcan Coy.
A despatch from Havana announces that
General Wtyler has been interviewed. in the
course Of which he expressed his disgust at
the condition Of affairs discovered ON his ar
rival in hat city. and that hey could not be
worse; he further stated that whilst he might
meet momentary difficulties he nevertheless
would conquer by constant work and ceassless
activity. On Wednesday, last a further rein
forcement Of twelve hundred troops left Bar
eelona, and others, aggregating 1850, will
leave within a few days.
St. Kits, Feb, lSth.-A general strike
took place here yesterday amongst the boat
men, porters and estate labourtrs. Rioting
took place and considerable damage done to
property, cane pieces in several parishes we're
burnt. Marines and blue jackets from
II. NJ. S. CordeIia landed and restored order.
New York, February l8th.-London news
states that despite MIR. A. J. BaIfour's hope
that President Kruger will visit England, in
official circles it is considered Incredible. IN
deed dispatches from the Cape have been re-
ceived representing that the Yolksraad will
be unlikely to recommend President Kruger's
going.
Natal news reports that the newspapers of
that city predict a rupture in the negotia-
tons, which will be followed by ho~tiIities.
German advices from the Cape predict in
creased friction between England and Ger
many.
A Berlin paper, in an editorial, protests
against British aggression on the ground Of
defending British subjects in the Transvaal.
and predicts unanimous German support of
Imperial intervention on behalf Of the at
tackled Beers.
1t is authoritativeIy stated in London that
the British Government are preparing to
send twenty-:housand men to the Cape.
The Times, in an editorial, advocates moder.
ate delay respecting the Venezuela questions,
at same time advising that a strong and indie
pendent Commission should be appointed
by England, in meantime England would
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