, 1896-11-14

Cyprus, Egypt, er a single acre now nelu ny
Great Britain. In conclusion, he eulogl zed
NJ. Hanotaux's speech wide bulletin 5th
inst J, and repudlated tbs idea of there being
any necessary Or permanent antagonlsm
toward Russia.
The "Daily Chronicle" in an editorial on
Lord Salisbnry's speech, expresses the opinion
that his remarks regarding the Venezuelan
question ale rather p~uzzling; other papers
Comments are generally favorable, agreeing
that the terms are satisfactory and credlta-
BILE TO 10th nations.
The Times in an editorial, expresses the
opinion tAat arbitration is barred regarding
the districts that were settled fifty years ago,
but that the Anglo American tribunal might
consider every thing else.
TIE "Daily News, in an editorial, CON
siders that thirty years occupancy Will give
a title, while the Graphic" says twelve
years.
London November lth-Sugar in stock
on the 7th inst. was IA, 900 tons. Last year
$4,000 tons.
New York. November l2th.-The Wash
ington CORES ppnlent II q New YORK paper
ranorss that the Chief Justices Of England
and the United States will each choose two
arbitrators. not Americans, who will then
choose q HUI, anu ~ D." CHP|N'S' nv A@
Sweden will be appointed,
Mr.. Olney has proposed that the preserip-
tive period be two generations or sixty
wears Lord Salisbury, however, proposed
twenty or twsnty.one years according to
common law. 1t is now understood that
tiftv years has been adopted with the ap.
provai of Venezuela The correspondent adds
that the decision is obscure whether this Is
applicable to soveroign tit" or individual
title or both; however. the details are SO
open still that Lord Salisbury spoke within
an hour after tle rrceip of Sir Julian
Pauncefote's telegram from Washington, thus
forestalling the announcement III President
Cleveland's message.
The "Daily News" in an editorial, ex-
presses the opinion that tn" eLtIre ochom-
burgk line is practically excluded from arbi-
grafton, which may be expected to occupy
wears before a settlement is arrived at.
American news columns rather irritatng4y
claim a British backdown, but American
editorials are generally in excellent temper
and taste, admitting mutual concessions; Eng
lands being solely in Difference to equity and
national good will.
Sir Charles Dixie, Mp. for Forest of Dean,
addressing u po%litical meeting at Enfield, STAT
ed hat England had refused a proposal made
by three Powers for the PARTITION Of China.
Police. news reports that Mrs. Castle, who
was recently canvicsed If shoplifting, has
been released on account OF her condition of
mind and body.
Election intelligence reports that the Hon.
Ronald Fake GrevjlIe, eldest son of Lord
Greville. has been elected Mp. for Bradford
e. vice Mr.. HRyron Reed. The result Of
the poll was as follows Greville, 1921;
Billson, (Radical) J, APPS.
Adespatch from Berlin reports that al ex-
citing discussion is expected in the Reiehstag
on the question Of the right of Prince Bis
marck, or any Chancellor OF Minister to dis
close State secrets.
1t is stated that Only Prince Bismarck, NJ.
Stambuloff, the late Kaiser, and Alexander
the III. had any knowledge of the under
standing; and that it was only after the &C
ees sion Of the present Kaiser that he became
aware of the agreement.
Havana advices report that at a meeting of
the Reformists and AutonomiSr pa ties, called
for the purpose of considering the advisable
ty eff consolidating for the better support Of
the Government, it was decided to amalga-
mate and form a party TO be styled
the Committee of National Defense. The
executive Committee to be composed of three
delegates from each of the old parties.
1t is reported that General Weyler has left
Havana to take personal command and direct
operations in the Province of Pinar del Rio.
Paris news announces that the French