New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-11-09
ROUND ABOUT EUROPE.
PROJECTED INLAND WATERWAY FROM
ST. PETERSBURG TO INDIA.
KRUPr SECURES BELGIUMs NATIONAL ARMS FAC
TORY - RUssIAY NEW MINT - ENGLAND
DOUBLES HER NAVAL. FORCES IN
AMERICAN WATERS - LON

DOUBLES HER NAVAL FORCES IN
AMERICAN WATERS - Ion
DoN's NEW FIRE CHIEF.
The question Of establishing a gigantic water
way from India to Russia Is again under discus
sion' and the project depends the possibility OF
directing once more the waters of the river Amou
Darya into their ancient bed leading the Cas-
plan Sea- Coul- this be accomplished the now
desolate and barren country known the Tur-
conan Steppes would be restored 70 fertility while
the Baltic to Afghanistan, thus opening up the
markets Of India TO Russia, at the same time pac-
OF invading the long-coveted Oriental empire of
Great Britain.
In view OF the publicly confessed aspirations OF
Germany to bring Belgium within the sphere Of
Teuton Influence, the sale OF the great National
Belgium Arms Factory at Hersal to a German
pany In question IL merely destined conceal the
name OF the German so-called Cannon King"
Herr krupp who owns the majority OF the stock.
The Russian Government has decided upon the
esta bishment OF an imperial mint in Moscow. I'm
I'll now the major part OF the Russian coinage has
been executed abroad mostly in France and in
England.
The British Government has decided to double
the strength OF its naval forces in North American
waters. Henceforth the fleet is to be divided into
two squadrons. for the protection OF Canada
and Newfoundland. having its headquarters at
Halifax all the around. and the other destined
for the protection Of the West India Islands. with
It's headquarters at Bermuda. The two fagships
are TO be the Renown and the Royal Arthur.
Captain de Lantour Wells. of the Royal Navy.
has just been appointed by the London County
Council to the chief;ainship Of the Metropolitan
Fire Brigade. He Is man Of thirty-seven years
OF age vho It the time of his appointment was the
ron. He commanded 4 torpedo-boat at the bonn
bardment OF Alexandria.
The French Government has announced its nten-
ton OF submitting to the Chambers. which are now
in session. bill destined to counteract the effects
OF the export sugar bounties granted by certain
centres is 10 be granted for refined sugars and
for sugars yielding IS per cent. and one OF
franc 80 cenrimes for raw sugars yielding from 90
10 Is per cent.
royal proclamation published In THE London
Official Gazette" further prorogues Parliament to
Thursday. December 10. The convocatons % Can
terburv and York are prorogued TO the following
day.
The Papal Mission TO Abyssinia appears after all
TO have ended IN failure. for II has only resulted
in procuring the liberation OF two out OF the 2eco
Italian prisoners in the hands Of the Negus. The
latter has showed himself far more friendly to me
Cars emssary. Captain IontieA. for with the OBJ
tect OF hororing tho Russian Emperor. he released
no les tran MY OF the Italian caPtlves.
collection OF letters the publication Of which is
largely attributed TO General Baraiier brings
grave charges against several former Italian minis
tiers. notably Signor Crispi Numerous scandals
are expected % arise ont OF the publication Of the
letters
The King Of Denmark. who In point OF age Is the
senior of all the reifning sovereirns OF Europe be-
ing several years older than Queen Victoria. Is re-
ported TO be- seriously III Mt Gmunden. I'm Aus
,ra whe-e ne l. staying with his son-in-law. the
Duke OF Cumberland only son OF the last hlhg OF
Hanover and De jurr sovereign Duke OF Bruns-
wick The Dukes eldest son. Prince George of
cumhcrland IL likewise stated 90 be dying from
the eEecis OF blood poisoning
lin which has Just been brought 20 a close. leaves
a dehc, 81 over lococo marks which will have 70
be covered by the guarhnior-
4 great amount OF criticism = beng levcilcd a.,
tho prescnt moment against the French authorities
along the seacoesi for their action In forbdding
the bringing c, se water into the houses for bath
Ing pirposet and the newspapers are asking
whether tho Government IL AFRAID that IN. s"'
may 10 empiied The Official Journal ~ l'ariS'
however explains that the officials are only dolhE
their duty. There - n TAX OF san So winter con
faIns and sea thor 'forr liable TO m"
sci, taxes on tina, basis. By Clause IN OF NE IA"
o. $50 enactng the salt dues II Is forbidden 10
take or transport salt water or sallcerous matter
for any her destination thnn That or a factory
regularly authorized by the State FOR he purpose.
unless special permission has been obtained from
m. revenue authorities II u the existence OF
this law which prevents the removal on me french
coasts o, even single pail OF sea water from IN.