, 1896-01-18

ports that a most important cabinet council
was held on Saturday; also that large crowds
eheered Mr.. Chamberlain, the Secretary Of
STATE f'r tie Colonies, who is IN great favour
with the public foI his correct procedure, and
lessenlng the national ENHANCEMENT in CON
sequence Of Dr.. Jameson's gallant march.
The Westminster Gazette, in an editorial,
s&ates that at the meeting of the Cabinet it
was resolved that peaceful measures De adopt
ell, a Franco-RuSSian entente, Russian admin
i|stratlon Of Armenia, and the resumption Of
direct relations with Venezuela, avoiding
United States Intervention, was also favour
ed.
The Times, in an editorial on Transyaal
affairs, expresses the opinion that although
all danger of immediate bIoodshed is averted,
the seeds OF ultimate trouble remain.
The Standard authoritatively reports that
President Kruger demands no change in the
treaty relations, but if he should. England
will resist; the same paper also states that
the KaiSer's telegram to President Kruger
expressed merely d personal momentary irri-
tation, leaving the national relations '|unal:er-
ed.
The st. Petersburg correspondent Of q
London paper states that the Cars answer
to the Kaiser's autograph letter concurred
in the Kaiser taking the lead against Eng
land, and that he could rely upon Russia, and
the friendly states Of France and the United
States.
The Standard, in an inspired article, SIX.
presses the opinion that England values the
friendly relations Of the Usited States above
any other power, and remarks with deep
appreciation that while others have utilized
the moments of England's embarrassment
for insult or menace, the Americans have
maintained an attitude Of courteous reserve,
or actually expressed sympathy and support,
actuated by friendship, which is thus tenew-
ed and inspired. Lord Salisbury has decided
to publish the case between England and
Venezuela without awaiting the consent Of
Parliament.
The Ottawa correspondent of a New York
paper reports that Sir Mackenzie Bowel
has reorganized the Cabinet.
New York, Jany. l5th-London news
states that the naval preparations will be
completed within five days, and that most
surprising efforts have been made, surprising
those put forth during the Russian war
scare Of eighty five, when close upon two
months were consumed IN making similar
preparations.
Further news announces that Rear Admi-
raj Dale,on the Flagship Revenge" will take
the flying squadron to rendezvous with the
Channel fleet, when sealed orders for some
uuknoWn duty are expected.
The German situation remains unsettled,
but a Quieter tone is becoming evident.
The London Times, IN an article on the
Venezuelan boundary dispute, says that
although the Schomburgk line is not essen
tiaI it will be imp ,asible to conc de anything
regarding bonnfde settled districts.
The .'chronicIe,' also commenting on the
question, states that Goternor Hemming has
been authorized to negotiote direct with
Venezuela. The "Grap4Ic" denies a report
That any offer of money to Venezuela has
been made by the Government.
Washington news states that Secretary
Olney is in favor of Senator Lodges resolu-
ton for the purchase of the Danish West
India Islands; and it is rumoured the price
for Saint Thomas is three millions, and
from six to ten million dollars for all the
Islands.
Colon, Jany. l5th-A despatch from St.
Petersburg states that there is reason to
doubt the report that Russia will join Ger
many in her attitude towards England. and
that Russian opinion is decidedly against
the Kaiser'S action.
Intelligence, via G weston reports that the
Westminster Gazette, in an article, asserts
that the Brazilian Minister in London is
closely identified with the latest proposals
for the solution Of the Venezuelan ques-