, 1896-09-12

Presidency Of the Board of Trade.
Other news reports that Mr.. ChamberlAin's
presence in the United States is expected
to result in several interviews concerning
the relations of Canada with the Zollyerein
and the Pacific Cable
Gallagher, one of the released Irish %dynami-
ters, who recently arrived in New York, in a
somewhat demented condition, Is reported TO be
worse, and showing signs of becoming extremely
violent. The doctors in attendance say his
case is a hopeless one, and that he IS no lucid
intervals; he has since been placed IN u ] unatlc
asylum.
London news reports that the Board Of
Trade returns for A ugust shew the i'm
ports to have declined two million pounds
and the exports one hundred and eighty
thous md pound $, as compare | VITA the cor
responding period last year.
I. is reportel that Mrs. Maybrick, the
%poisoner. is in a c'itical state Of health.
Latest adyices from the Philippine Islands
report thu the rebels have taken prisoner
the Go vernon of one island, together with tho
Secre tary and thp Priest under a half breed
leader.
A despatch from Toronto reports the az,
rival Of Ii Hung Chang. From there n Will
proceed to the Pacific Coast.
Before leaving the United States a splend d
wreath which had been ordered by hun was
placed on the tomb Of George Washington.
Ii himself was prevented placing it by a
severe storm.
Election Intelligence states that the
Silverite< have won the contest in the state
# Arkansas with 4 majority OF about sixty
thousand more votes than anticipated.
A telegram from Cardenos reports the
arrival there Of The British steamer
'Ardandhu'' with 4 large amount OF con
tlabaul stores on board. On her arrival
being reported to General Weyler, he I'M
medIat ely gave instructions 10 seize the yes
sci, but upon this becoming known the
Captail suddenly left the port. Gunboats
ia, { been ordered in pursuit.
Havana advices report the arrival there
Of the Transatlantic Liner "Montcvideo' with
1000 troops.
Intelligence from Berlin states that the
Festivities III connection with the visit OF the
CEW and Czarina continue.
The reported confidence between tile Gar
and Emp eIor William, which was at first
.aIIeged to be devoid Of anything more lmpor,
tnt than a formal ceremony, isnow reported
t. be IF character initiating a new concert
ofthr Powers which viii have all important
beaIjnB upon future events IN Turkey.
Advices from Conslantinople state that the
Ambassadors have sent a collective note to
the Turkish Government, dwelling upon the
organized character Of the massacres, and cit
ing several cases bearing out the declaration
of the MuSsulmans, who declare they were
lequisitioncd, and even provided with arms
by the Police to kill the ArmenianS.
London news reports that Sir Philip CurrIe
has been dirpc'ed to obtain an early audience
with the Sultan, and deliver a message from
the Queen, p otesting against the massacres,
and demanding stringent measures be taken
to prevent further outraEes. He will also
present to the Porte a formal and menaclng
communication from Lord Salisbury.
New York, September l0th.-The Trade
Union Congress which was arranged to be
held Mt Edinburgh assembled yesterday in
that city. During the meeting, a resolution,
asking Parliament to make eight hours the
local working day, was adopted. During the
discussion of matters general y,it was entirely
evident the Congress were against any ALL.
anco with the Social SITS. The sentiment OF
the meeting ~favoure the propose Il that Mem
haT. Of Parliament should receive salaries.
The "D.iIy Nrws' publishes a despatch
from Odessa stating that a Russian electrl-
clan has discovered q method for making the
telephone heard over Il dIsttnce of nine
hundred miles quite distin ;tly and the sounds
Of music to be conveyed perfectly. 1t ~
stated he purposes trying his invention over
one Of the Atlantic cables.
Continental news reports TINT the Gar
and Czarina have gone to Denmark.
The Times publishes u telegram from