, 1898-04-16

La Luchn' in an editorial, asserts that if he
insurgents submit, President Mckinley will
have SEQ ed q diplom ,lic victory; on the
other hand, if the insurgents continue to
resist Spain, he will sustain IL diplomatic
def.u ut.
The United States cruisers "San Francisco
and "Amazonu' have left Halifax Ne. for
New York.
New York. l4th-Latest Washington news
states that the special resolution Of the
Foreign Affairs Committee eating upon Pre-.
sident Mckinley TO intervene at once and
stop the war in Cuba passsd the House Of
Representatives shortly after 6 pm. last
night by a vote of 324 ayes to 90 nays.
New York, April 15th.-A Paris telegram
states that NJ. Hanotaux announces that
China has granted France " concession for u
railway f,om Tonkin to Yumnan and guaran-
tees not to ALLEVIATE the provinces bounding
TonkinY also that China reserves the island
Of Hainan for France.
A despatch from Hong Kong reports the
departure for Shanghai Of the German crul-
ser "Gefon' with Prince Henry Of Prussia.
London news announces that the South
Africa Company has asked for authority TO
issue one million five hundred thousand
pounds sterling in shares for railways etc.
two hundred and fifty thousand pounds
sterling to bS isIucd shortly. 1t ls reported
tnAt Mr.. Cecil Rhodes and MIR. Belt wish
to re Join The directorate, the folmer as
manager.
Madrid news states that after q meeting OF
the Cabinet IL communication was issued
announcing TINT the m~eddIing attitude Of
President McKiuley's message was 'ncom-
patibls with Spanish rights and sovereignty,
which forbid interference by any ether
nation; but that, except Affirming its rights,
Spain will take no action before Presl-
dYnt McKinlsy's initiative results in a CO.
elcive act.
From Rome it is reported that after a mass
the Pope said to his encourage that he prayed
there would be no war, otherwise lie would
rather death than behold the Ponutcate end
thus.
Further Washington news reports that the
House Of Representatives rejected by a vote OF
100 to IA, IL minority resolution recognizing
the independence Of the insurgents.
During the discussion on the resolution
directing the President to intervene, Mr..
Brnmm told Mr.. Bartlett that he lied, where.
upon the latter threw ~ big book ut MI.
Brumm; otle r members Of tile House Joined
in the melee which was subsequently quelled
by the sergeant with his mace.
Tie United States flying squadron left Ola
Point Comfort, Hampton Roads, Oh Tuesday
afternoon under sealed orders, probably for
sea practice hut possibly for 81. Thomas.
Other Washington news states that Con
sui General Lee agrees that prompt inter
ventlOn in Cuba is necessary. lie does not H.
vour recognition of the existing Cuban Go.
vermont, but believes that if the United
States drive ont the Spanish ~ satisfactory
Government can he established and mans
tanned.
He has inGormed the Committee OF
Foreign Iielatlons Of the weakness OF the
defences of Cuba au Il said lie was anxious
to'return to Cuba, not as Consul, but rs al
officer of the United States army. The Com
mittee thereupon unanimously agreed to
give him q commission as Major general IN
the event Of war.
A Key West despatch reports the departure
of the Spanish Consal for the Mainland.
The consulate affairs have been turned ovsr
to he British Vice Consul.
From Washington it Is reported that The
'Vizcaya' and "Oquendo" have left Porto
Rico, it is understood for Cape Verde.
Advicos from Shanghai state that a con-
spiracy has been discovered i'll the Palace
at Pekin to assussinate Prince III Hung
Chang AMI other high officials. Great dis
q~uietude is sid to exist in the Ysngtse
Valley and the northern provinces.
From Yokohama it is reported that fresh