, 1898-11-05

bOIuohuX, WAS expected 10 arrive on IueA-
day, and was to be dispatched for San Juan,
P. r., Pt0. Pinta and IIayti
The Salvador, from Martinique and Guade-
lOupe, was expected TO arrive on Tuesday,
and was to be dispatched for Ponce, Mayugutx,
SantO Domingo and IIayti.
London, Novbr. 2nd.-Tho West India
Committee state Ia regards the Brussels Con-
ference that it is understood that, while Aus
trla and Russia aI.e now negotiating together,
the negotiations between Belgium md France
are temporarily suspended, but would be re-
Bumed when the political atmosphere becomes
clearer.
Sugar in stock on the 3Oth ultimo was
5000 tons, lust year GO, 1000 tons.
New York, November 3rd. The london
"Graphic" learns from q French official that
Captain Bnratier conveys Instructions to
Major Marchand That five posts thatI he had
established eastward Of the frontier, fixed NY
the Anglo German agreement, must be eva
cuated and withdrawn north Of the Congo
toward the Upper Ubanghi River; also that
Egypt will be invited to escort his retire
ment.
1t is understood that in MI future negotia-
lions France will recognize Sir Fl. II. Kitche-
ners victories as having altered the situa-
ton. 1t is also stated that Major Marchand's
ignorance Of events explains his advance fur
ther eastward than the facts warrant.
Other London news states that Mr.. w. H.
Fisher, a junior Lord Of the Treasury, has
said publicly that he has seen dispatches to
the effect tlat France will recall Major
Marchand.
Frenchmen appear quite indifferent on the
question, official circles only showing irri.
tation.
The war preparations in England continue
unrelaxed and unexplained.
New York journals discussing the situa-
tion surmise that England's designs are to
he in readiness to resist any opposition to
het declaration Of al Egyptian protectorate,
which would, it is thought, explain the
Kaispr's reluctance now to be The guest of
the Sultan or Khedive.
A telegram from Jerusalem states that the
Kaiser has consecrated the Church of the
Redeemer with great pomp, and in an address
concluded his remarks by repeating the crv
two thousand years old, voicing his ardent
hope for peace ON enrth. He has telegraphed
the Pope that lie hal transferred to the
German Catholics in Jerusalem the Sultan's
gift to him Of the site of the Holy Virgin
Mays residence.
Paris news reports that the new Ministry
have met at N. Dupuy's and agreed upon
the questions for the order of the day. 1t
was decided that they will pursue a policy of
calmness and Cancellation. 1t will apply
strictly the press laws and put down all at
tacks against the army and law courts.
The Ministry approved unanimously NJ.
Delcasse's declaration on foreign relations.
This Cabinet appears we'll received by all
parties.
Telegroms from Toulon report extraordI-
nary activity in that port, and hat all forts
on the coast have been exercising target
firing with Melinite projectiles.
New York, Nov. 4th.- Advices from Port
Arthur report that a large Russian feet is at
that port.
Other news from the East States that at
Wei Hal Wei II. NJ. Ships "Ceuturion,"
"Narcissus' aud all other British ships are
cleared for action and ready Tor Sea within
al hours notice.
In London the foregoing is being regarded
with considerable gravity and is construed ~
a preparation to stop the Russian seizure of
New Chang during the Anglo French Incl
dent.
1t is semi-of1icially stated in London that
the Fasloda status will not be altered from the
Blue Book or Yellow Book until Major
Marchand arrives at Cairo and explains to
his Government the cause of his departure
from FaShoda.
Continental news reports that all German