, 1896-02-29

Sultan through the Turkish Ambassador
in London to invite England to regulate the
situation in Egypt, as reported in bulletin
of 22nd February, stated that the proposals
were too vague, The Sultan has therefore
appointed Hall Rifaat Pasba Tewfk and
Said Pashas to draught proposals.
London news states that at Bow Street
on Tuesday Sir John Bridge accepted bail
for fifteen of the members Of DIR. Jameson's
expedition, including DR.. Jameson, in the
sum Of two thousand pounds each to answer
the charge of the military expedition against
a friendly state. Personal recognlzanceS
were all accepted. Numerous members of
the nobility and House of Commons were
in court. On the prisoners entering and
leaving the Courtroom they were cheered
by large crowds, at which Sir John Bridge
was very angry and stated that that WAS
the way to bring England's name into
contempt.
The appointments is announced Of Bishop
Alexander of Derry as Archbishop of Armagh,
vice the late Archbishop Gregg.
Yesterday the steamer ~"Bermuda,' flying
the British FLAG. was seiz9d by the United
States marshal in New York harbour upon
a complaint from the Spanish authorities that
she was laden with military stores for Cuba.
The marshal arrested l6I persons, mostly
survivors Of the s. S. Hawkins, which found
cred off B~arnegut, is reported III bulletin OF
29th Jany. All were subsequently dlscharg-
ell with the exception of General Garcia,
Captains Huges and Brabazon, together with
Mr.. Hart. the charterer.
The New York Commercial Bulletin re
ports that the City Mills Flour Trust are to
be opposed by rivals, who have recently
combined to erect in Brooklyn a mill with
a capacity of turning out five thousand barrels
daily.
London news reports that it is believed in
diplomatic circles that Lord Salisbury will
shortly withdraw from the post If Foreign
Minister, but will retain the Premiership.
Also that Lord Lpnsdowne will likely sue
coed to the Foreign Office.
Other news states that it IS rumoured the
Queen will pardon Mrs. MAY brick.
A Constantinople despatch reports there
is a rumour that another massacre has taken
place at Urfa.
London FEBRUARY 27th-Sugar in stock on
the 22nd inst was l28,000 tons. Last year
$1,000.
New York, Febry, 28th.-In the House
Of Commons on "Wednesday the eyicted tenants
bill was rejected on the second reading 10y a
vote of 27l to ia.
During its discussion the Chief Secretary
Tor Ireland stared mat q OH 10 De lnUrOQuCeU
by the Government will deal with the subject.
that Cancellation did not signify the granting
Of every demand. and further that aiding
those who refused to pay debts demoralized
Ireland.
Other news states that the Ashanti expedi-
ton has arrived in England.
After a Cabinet Council. which took place
on Wednesday, Lord Salisbury held a long
interview with the Turkish ambassador.
A St. Petersburg correspondent to tie New
York Herald states that he ''NovOe Vremya'
reports that Austria has refused to support
Turkey regarding Egypt, but that Russia,
France, and Germany have agreed to do so.
The Washington correspondent of the
New York Herald announces that England
will not press the Uruan demand exactly ac-
cording to an uItimatum matured yesterday;
also that an amiable and honorable adjust
ment. including the boundary dispute, has al
most been reached, through the mediation of
the United States, which counselled Nenezue-
la that England rightly demanded s%atisfac-
ton.
Colon, February 9th It Is reported hsre
that a revolution has broken ont iii Nicara-
qua, and thatthe port of CorinIO is closed.
New York. February % tn.
Flour, City Mills for the West Indies per
barrel. S4.15-S4.25
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