, 1896-02-12

to promote better relations between England
and Germany which is, however. impeded by
the progress Of the Anglo Russian entente.
At a meeting % the members Of the Irish
party on Saturday Mr.. Sexton was unani-
mou>ly elected their Chairman vice Mr..
Mccarthy, who has resigned. and to whom
thanks for past services were voted.
In political circles it is expected that Lord
Salisbury Will fogestali the opposition by
announcing progress towards an agreement
With Venezuela.
London kilograms give the following sum
mary Of the Queens speech read in Parlia-
meut yesterday. 1t announces that an
agreement has been arrived at aith Russia
regarding the Afghan frontier question.
The United States having expressed q wish
TO cooperate with Great Britain in closing
the Is i,jsh Guiana boundary difficulties. Her
Majesty expressed her sympathy with the
desire to reach an equitable arrangement. and
trusted that further negotiations Will result
in a final and satisfactory arrangement.
The PASSAGE in tn, speech referring TO
Armenia does NOT indicate what acton is
beng contemplated.
Referring t. South African aft IFS il states
that President kruger's procedure recently
induces Her Majc>ty'S Government to be
lieve that lie rec gnlzas the Importance Of
1'l H'H 'Ao 'NSIIiHlttO EIlCNdJCRO VI liiC
inhabitants Of The Transyaal Republic.
Abiding to the Ashanti expedition it ex-
presses the great satisfaction of htving gain
ed a bIoodless victory, but deplore, the .lamen-
table death of her beloved son ln-law. who
voluntarily placed his life ut the service Of
his adopted country and expresses how deep
y Her Majesty las been touch 4 in her and
her daughters heavy bereavement by the
ouipour OF sympathy from her subjects at
home and abroad
The only passages referring to foreign com
p'icotiJuS urge and c0nulend must earnestly
the NOR a e Of %n.tioual d~efences. more espe-
cjallv tRlt o. + - navy.
No surprises are forecast as to the Domes-
tie programme, it being based on familiar
lines President Ringers acceptance Of the
initiation Of the Secretary of State for the
Colonies to visit England is conditional upon
a prior agreement regarding the subjects to
be discussed.
Mr.. Sexton, il is reported, las declined to
accept his election as chairman Of the Irish
party.
Tie Times, in an editorial, expresses the
opinion that the refusal Of unlimited ar
bitration in the Guiana boundary question by
England IS justified by the hopes that the
opposition viii not embarras8 the Cove. nment
in The wished for settlement Of this ques-
ton.
The Daily news reports that unless further
and more complete statements are made the
Liberals will give expression to a strong
desire to meet the wishes of the United
Stat es, but it is thought that only the
Radicals will favor unlimited arbitration.
Kew YORK, February llth.
Flour, City Mills lor The YES, indies per
barrel. 81. l5-S4.2J
Meal. best opaulywlne, per. br, 20
Ielyy Mes Pork S105-1l
N. S Pork
c Crystals per Ii, 81
''5" Muscovado 50 test per lb 81
English Islands MoIasses pei
gal DC 27e
Exchange. New York andIordoi 4.864
ondon, February 18th
DemeraruUrystal ner cwt. Il, 1858
Sugar Muscorado pr cwt. s, Cd IS Cd.
Ge'mmn ] eel $500 fob. pr owt.
1lJl03
remerara Rum Ter gal. loJd-lI2
Trinidad Cocoa Good Middling Red pr owt
SIG
Console 1885
Bank of England, rate Of Discount 2"lo
Java Sugar SO % Gibraltar or Channel for
orders, floating terms per cwt. 13i3-l3is
Three per cent Rentes in Paris Fcs. 102.90