, 1898-01-10

are almost ready for consul alton with the
colonial officials before being signed. The
former West Indian treaty is being adapted
to the changes III the situation since its
abrogation.
Other Washington news states that a crank
named Clemens called at the White House
demanding 10 see the President, upon being
refused he fought ferceIy and was finally
arrested.
Lopdon news reports that Major General
Gatacre has been ordered to Egypt 0 assume
the command of the British troops attached
to thesAnglo-E Egyptian expedition, but not to
the command in the Soudan, as was at frat
believed.
A Telegram from Valetta, Malta, states that
four members of the Council have cabled
Lord Salisbury renewing their offer to as
sist in the military requirements in Egypt
by raising a thousand Maltese for military
service.
a later despatch from Washington reports
that notice has been given in the Senate that
the annexation treaty with Hawaii will be
taken up on Monday. Several Democrats
it 10 said have been recruited to the side Of
the annexation party 1t is thought that
the farmers will protest against the treaty,
on the ground that the Beet sugar industry
Of the United States will be jeopardized.
New York January 10th-It is announced
that the Chinese Government has rejected
Russia's loan proposal.
London news states that q meeting of the
Cabinet was called on Saturday presumably
to discuss he English loan, which the
s'Standard" reports will be devoted to the
payment of the japanese indemnity. enabling
Japan to become q military and naval pow
err which no Western State can afford to
affront.
A Japanese feet consisting of ten first
class cruisers, 3 battleships and numerous
smaller vessels has received orders to place
itself at the disposal Of Admiral Butler if
Russia ignores Anglo-Japanese interests.
Washington news reports that at a meeting
of the Cabinet Council it WAS informally
considered that the United States interests
in The East we're not involved nor were
they likely to be.
Other London news reports that the Sec
rotary of State fol the Colonies has very
terseIy refused to arbitrate regarding the
Transvaal differences.
Continental news states that after consult
ing Austria, Germany has favOurably replied
to the enquiries regarding a Bounty confer
ence. whiCh in Washington it is thought
likely will include all bounty fed products,
largely upon account Of the United States
countervailing duties.
A Madrid despatch states that the
Cabinet have resolved to submit General
Weyler's protest to Lieut.. General Daban
Of the Fnst Army. Corps, thus avert
ing a general ministerial crisis through the
threatening resignation Of Lieut.. General
COrIea (Qide bulletin Sth.
The London Daily Chronicle states that
Prince Albert LeopoIdo, heir to the Belgian
throne, intends making a long tour through
the United States and Canada.
St. kits, 0th-The 3rd Division of the
British North American Squadron, consisting
of II. NJ. ships "Cordelia," Pelican and
"Columbine' arrived here yesterday.
Barbados, Jan. 1lth.-"Para7 passengers
Northern iSlands-Messrs. Northcote, Lewis,
Storey, and Naginlay.
London, Jany. l0th.-It is Thought that
the communications exchanged between
Germany, Austria and Belgium viii render
a conference regarding sugar bouNties pro-
bable. The British Government is likely
to agree to participate in the conference,
but their intention about the immediate or
initial imposition OF a couutervailing duty
is unknown.
Mr.. Chamberlain is expected to make an
important statement at Liverpool oil The 18th
instant.
The appointment is %Sazettea of Mr.. Alfred