, 1896-10-24
TELEGRAMS.
ST. CROIX STATIC

R&hAO HA' VIZ y 49, '''NAN 1"ENGf
that an important Law Officer of the Grown
should 50 expose himself to rrproof.
1t is emi-O~llicidlIy reported that Il much
better feeling is apparent over the Venezuela
question between the English and American
people, and, as very often happens, 1t is pro-
bable that such coDdi; ions will promote
amicable conclusions, which would otherwise
be impracticable. A report IS also current
that Sir Julian Pauncefote is instructed
towards arriving at 4 settlement; but 1t Is
premature to say whether the British pro
posals will be accepted.
The "Saint james Gazette" announces
that DR.. jameson AID Sir j. Willoughby,
who were sentenced to 10 and 10 moaths' i'm
p%rlsonment respectively, (vlde bulletin 3Oth
july will be released on account of iii health.
On Monday an enthusiastic Armenian
meeting was held in 81. James Hall. During
the discussion a letter from Mr.. Gladstone
was especially applauded, in which he express
sed his belief that Lold salisbury will act for
the best, and Directing to the abridging Of
his powers Of discretion, declaring that the
nation will be disappointed at his failure,
which is assured if action is limited to what
the most backward OF TIE SlXPOWers approves.
A despatch from Havana reports that Com
sui General Lee is returning to the United
States upon leave. Any special significance
in his departure is denied.
English and American grain markets are
considerably excited, ana prices are advancing
abnormalIy.
Antigua, 2Ist-"Solent' left for St. kits
80 a. m.
London news states that the decline in
the rats for eonsols is in consequence OF the
export Of one million sterling gold to New
York against grain imports from the United
States. Another c use is said to be that
there is % fractional premium upon gold at
New York, caused hA boarding. because of
the political uncertainty and the confused
financial outlook.
London Oct. 21st.-Sugar in stock on the
18th inst. was 100000 tons. Last year
$4,000 tons.
New York, October 22nd.-London news
states that the Morning Post" aud DAILY
News, in editorials, consider that Sir Edward
Clarke'S explanation is evasive.
Other London news states that Sir Edward.
Clarke publishes another letter, in which he
says he holds The same views deliberately ex-
pressed after a fG,i study of all the official
documents.
In political circles it is announced that Mr..
w. p. Morgan, Mp for Merthyr, has sum-
moned a meeting of his constituents regarding
his resignation, SO as TO bring Mr.. Gladstone
again into politics.
Lord Rosebery, addressing a meeting at Col.
chester, stated that he fulIy supported LORD
Salisbury's Turkish policy,
Police intelligence announces that a true
bill has been brought in against Lady Scott
wide bulletin 18th inst)
1t is also reported that both Mr.. and Mrs.
Castle. Of San Francisco, have been COM
mitted to take THEN trial at the Clerkenwell
sessions.
1t is officially announced that Parliament
will meet on the 10Th January.
A despatch from Melbourne reports that
Lord Brassey, Governor-in-Chie of Victoria,
speaking at a meeting in that city, urged
bringing America into a defensive Anglo
Saxon league, thus effectively securing the
peace Of the world.
A Madrid despatch states that Spain will
demand an explanation from the United
States regarding a Washington despatch,
published by The Herald, to the effect that
unless the war in Cuba be ended by Janu-
airy next, President Cleveland will recognise
Cuban independence.
Another despatch from Madrid reports
that an attempt has been made to wreck the
Royal train, EN- route to San Sebastian, con.
talslng the King and Queen Regent. A
bomb was placed on the rails, but fortunate
ly was discovered before the train reached
New York, October I23rd-The Paris cor
respondent Of the daily News reports that
the Cars visit to BalmOral and Paris has