, 1898-08-24

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announced for the West Indian trade has been
launched and named admiral Dewey.
1t is also reported that the Uuited States
is preparing to muster out The approaching
ten thousand troops from Cuba.
1t is stated that Mr.. van Wycke has
signed a resolution by the Municipal Assem-
bly, ordering a big reception to the American
fleet due here today.
Advices from AntananaIivo, Madagascar,
state that the warship "LApeyrouse" with
General Gallieni, the Resident General on
board, has been wrecked on the south coast.
All hands and stores saved.
A despatch from Rome reports that the
health Of the Pope is again causing serious
anxiety.
New York, August 22nd.-The New York
journal" publishes a telegram announcing
that the real cause of the Princess of Wales
visit to Copenhagen was the Queens having
suddenly fallen into senile dotage, which was
more alarming than the momontary physical
collapse.
English cricketing news states that in the
match between Yorkshire and Derbyshiro,
Messrs. Brown aud Tunnicliffe, for the former,
scored 554 runs. This beats the worlds
previous record score Of 1913 runs.
1t is reported that the British steamer
"Jacob Bright, bound for IEagua, is ashore
on Emp. Island reef.
From Madrid it is reported that the Gu
ban Commissioners are now TO be General
Parade. Admiral Lauders aud the MARQUIS
of MontorO.
The Spanish Cabinet are engaged pre-
pnring n programme indefinitely prOtracting
negotiations. It is said they will claim
compensation for the oessiOn Of property,
such as public buildings, works ETC.. thus
laying the basis for tho United States
to assume q portion of the Cuban debt. The
conditions Of evacuation, the STATUS Of the
Church and its property, and The validity OF
the recent conquests in the Philippines by
Admiral Dewey are samples Of what may
cause an indefinite dispute.
On Saturday there was q general holiday
during the parade OF the United States feet
from Cuba up the Hudson River to salute
the tomb Of Genl Grant, signlEyimg the end
of the war.
Washington news reports that the Govern
meut has under consideration an increase
to the navy by an expenditure of about fifty
million dollars.
A despatch from Mayence reports the
arrival there of the German Kaiser to re.
view tho troops.
The Madrid press advises the Government
to fortify Ceutn and the ports on tie An
OulISlbll COuSNs III OFCHA w hO0blAlNtOp OOkNOOu
England and Russia.
Another Madrid despatch announces the
death of Count Xiquona, Minister Of AgIi.
culture, in Senior Sagasta's Cabinet.
Tho London Chimes" editorially says that
if the u. States prepare to undertake the
responsibility of lie Govern ment of the whole
of the Philippine group it is difficult to see
how any other Power can l|egitimately inter
fero. Many difficulties will it says be avoid
ed by American annexation.
A Washington telegram states that the
Russian Government las placed an order
with Messrs. Cramp for two batrleships and
three protected cruisers.
st. Thomas, August 22nd. Postal service
between San Juan and Mayoguez leopened,
messages for the latter place can 10 mailed
at sender's risk.
New York, Aug. 23td-Iondon news re.
ports that the Anglo lGgyptinn can pNign is
eliminating against the MnhAists, and it is
expected they will fall with Khnrtoum with.
in q month. 1t is also reported that after
the fall Of Khartoum General Sir II.
Kitchener's English troops only will be with.
drawn and the Egyptian and SOudanese
troops may advance to Uganda.
Other London news states that on behalf
of the Duke and Duchess of York, MIR.