, 1896-09-26

NJ. lie ii. II. Gosselin, G. i. Secretary Of
Embassy at Berlin, to be Secretary OF En-
bassy at Paris, vice Mr.. Henry Howard.
Dispatches from The Cape state that Major
Jenner has defeated FIVE thousand Matabeles
at Fort Charter.
A telegram from Manila announces that
General BIanco, the Goyernor + the PhIllp.
pine Islands, has disappeared and 1t Is believed
there hat he has been murdered.
Clicketing news from Philadelphia reports
that IN the match between an Australian
eleven and Philadelphia, the former won by
1913 runs; the scores being Australians. first
innings. 1872; second innings, $50; Philadelphia,
first innings, 1913, second innings lZ6.
4 special despatch from Madrid reports
that the commission cha ged with the examln-
alton Of tenders from English firms for the
construction Of Spanish warships have re-
ported in favor Of Mes>rs. Armstrong.
Mr.. Gladstone. writing to the organizers Of
the Anti Sultan demonstration TO be held
in Liverpool, states that he viii not attend
the meeting if any resolutions submitted
include a suggestion that the Government
should declare wal against Turkey.
1t is reported that lhe Russian Ambassador
has had a long interview with the Foreign
Office, London,
Antigua, 23rd-"Esk" gone St. Kits
1916 a. m.
London. Sept. 23rd-The Sportsman" in
an article discussing the West Indian Crick-
citing tour, says Lord Hawke cannon accept
the invitation subject to a stipulation
depriving him Of the customary power OF
selecting a team.
Sugar in stock on the 18th inst. was
IA, 900 tons. Last year 1870 y tons.
New York, September 24th.-The Birming-
ham Post states that at the Cars request
NJ. DE Staal, the Russian Ambassador III Lon
don, aud Lord Salisbury have agreed upon
a basis Of discussion regarding Armenia,
as between Lord Salisbury and the Gear.
The Car has arrived at Balmoral, via Leith
and Ballater. receiving Ell route numerous
artillery saluteS and popular greetings. AT
the Castle door the Queen and Princess
Beatrice received tue Gar and Czarlna and
other members Of their party by lighted
torches and bontires,
At Edinburgh the ceremonies towards the
Gar we've Thought to be rather cool, but
tho CzaIina's winning smiles were amply
repaid by a special and spontaneous cheer
for the Queens granddaughter.
Political news reports that after q confer
once had been held between Lord Salisbury
and the Hon. NJ. II. Herbert, Secretary ot
Embassy at Constantinople, n special Queens
messeugo Immediately started for Coustanti-
nopIo with important dispatches.
The current report that the Detvishes had
re-ocoupied Dongola is untrue, but a decisive
battle was expected to TAX place yesterday.
All English Journals contain arucles re-
viewing generally the progress in arts, scien-
ces aud industries during Queen Nictolia's
reign, which yesterday became the longest in
English history.
Havana news reports the arrival of the
transports Leon Trece' and "Covadonaa'
with two thousand troops each on board.
x Washington despatch states that SPAN
has informed the United States Govern
ment that she will be held response
bic for the last flioustering expedition
by the steamer Three Friends, which was
the largest expedition that had ever left
America.
Paris advices announce that the French
from England for the extradition of lyman.
Paris journals, discussing Eastern Affairs
heartily appreciate Lord Salisbury's sound
craftsmanship and patriotism in calming the
dangerous Armenian troubles.
London news reports that the greatest
anxiety is felt there in view of the late dyna.
mite disclosures in connection with the Cars
visit. Several members of the Russian Sc
cret police, who have been in England during
squad of the famous Cars Nihilist detec.