, 1896-09-30

an international agreement. The British
Colonial Industry is approaching Lord Sails.
bury OH the basis Of the Demerara and Other
West Indian memorials.
New York, September 26th.-London news
states that in tile last publication Of the
Court circular, it is announced that the Oueen
Was deeply touched and gratifed at the gensr.
al expressions Of loyalty cvinced throughout
the United Kingdom on the 23rd instant.
At u meeting Of the Liverpool ReformClub.
held in Hengler'~ Circus, and presided over
by Lord Derby Mr.. Gladstone, in an address
on Eastern Affairs stated that if the Diplo-
mats Of six Great Powers had failed to COM
pei the Sultan to execute a treaty, what more
could the Sultan ask than a continuance Of
the paper wa, and the exchange Of Diploma
tic noteS7 This, he said, is the time to-
strengthen England's Government by an ex-
preston of the national will. He riGiculed the
idea OF war as the result of England alone
giving an ultInatum. and declared that he
was not one to plunge England into a war.
but shat she Vas not a slave at the chariot
wheels Of other Powers, and had a Just right
10 eoeree Turkey; and her first step should be
TO recall her Ambassador, and dismiss the
Turkish Ambassador, informing the Sultan
shat Great Britain would consider the means
OF enforcing her demands, and declaring
against turning any ensuing WAR to England's
advantage. In conclusion, he said, 'FLet us
loyalty promise the Government an ungrudg-
ing and enthusiastic support" The resolutions
were unanimously adopted.
Mr.. Gladstone spoke for one hour and a
quarter, and with all the vlgor and charm Of
twenty years ago. He was, on completing
his address, enthusiastically cheered.
The Daily News aud Daily Chronicle"
in sditorials on Mr.. Gladstone's speech. ap-
prove the proposals advanced by him, but
the STANDARD" expresses the opinion that
they are impractical.
The Times in an editorial, expresses the
opinion that it IS dangerous and cowardly
to threaten war when every one knows that
England would withdraw when in sight Of
war.
In financial circles it is stated that tho rise
to three per cent ia the rate Of discount has
had q very good effect, and that it has had NO
adverse effect in New York.
1t is announced that the arrested dyna.
mlters cannot be extradited under the exist
ing Holland treaty, and that Stherofore the
sxtradltion proceedings have been abandoned.
Ivory has been duly arraigend at Bow
Street, aud fully charged.
From the Soudan it is reported that nine
hundred Dervishes have been made prison
erS. The cavalry is still pursuing the
enemy.
Crlcketlng news reports that in the match
between Australi "a and the New jersey Club.
the former were victorious by an innings and
SO runs, as follows: Australia, first innings.
253; New Jersey, first innings, %; second
innings, l26.
AdvlceS from Cuba report that since the
new endorsements have commenced to ar
rive, General Weyler has sent 10000 troops
to the Pinar del Rio province. 1t is also
announced that be will leave Havana
next week to personally direct operations
III that district. At present heavy rains
lmPeds the movement of troops.
The I~nsurgent General, MAceo. is reported
to be strongly entrenched, and fully prepar-
ed.
Amongst General Weyler's latest DEGREES,
is one placing the drug stores in Havana
under military supervision, and prohibiting
the selling of medicine to retailers. unless by
a special permit.
1t is also stated that persons refusing 20
accept the new paper currency at par with
gold are arrested.
Trinidad, 26th.-A fire occurred here yes
terdsy evening completely destroying the
dry goods store ''El Popular. situated in
Frederick's Street. The adjoining stores to
the north and south The Climax" and .'La
Gitana" were also considerably damaged by
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