, 1898-01-15

HO odl4lO 'IiOH p'A4NNhI AISO ~ VIZ 'H"N
during the debate on the budget in the Folke.
thing, the Foveign Minister stated that ac-
cordlng to instructions efforts had been made
to obtain European guarantees for Denmark's
neutrality, aud that the replies received
acknowledged Denmark's neutral dlsposl-
ton, but stated that guarantees for her neu-
trality are now improbable.
1t is announced that the financial strln-
gency in India prompts u proposal TO
issue paper money against gold to he
deposited in the Bank OF England. The
"1Imps,' in an editorial on the subject, APP
proves Of the proposal.
Paris news reports that Count Esterhazy,
who it will be remembered was ordered to
be courtmartialled upon charges Of forgery
etc. wide bulletin Decembet 7Gh). has been
acquitted Of dealing with any f. eIgn Power.
This decision is very popular. is now
said that Captain Dreyfus was IL russian,
not German, pay, which explain The secrecy
of his trial and tie refusal ~ pardon him
during the Russo French Alliance.
Havana news states that the insurgents
are besieging the port OF Magyar, north OF
Santiago, and that Spanish troops have lett
Gibara to relieve the garrison.
A st. Petersburg telegram announces the
death of Count Delianof, the Minister Of
Public Instruction.
London, Jany. 13th.-Lt is announced that
Belgium will call a conference to be held at
Brussels, with the cooperation of Germany
and Austria, but doubtful regarding France.
There is no doubt that England will agree
to Join the conference.
Antigua, l3th.-"S0leut' gone st. Kits
80 p. m.
New York, Jany. l4th.- English election
Intelligence reports that Mr.. Ivan Guest, a
" l. J4o4- NJ - So. DI-
mosth vice the late Mr.. Charles Harrison.
The result Of the polling was as follows
Guest, Conservative, 5o0I; Mondl, Liberal,
1866.
London news announces that the inquiry
into the Cripplegate fra has terminated, tho
verdicr being that it was caused by an 'ncen-
diary unknown. but originated On the pre-
misses of MessrS. Waller & Brown.
Other London news reports that the first
battalion Of the Grenadier Guards has been
ordered to prepare for Egypt.
A Telegram from Amsterdam reports Tint
alvises have been received there Of a very
destructive earthquake in tie Molucca Is
lands. DESTROY ing Amboina, the chief seat Of
Government for the whole MoIuccas. Three
hundred persons are reported killed.
Advices have been received in london
that Captain Burns is the sole survivor Of %
British surveying eHpedltlOh which mas Dtell
massa cred on the coast of BeloOChistam.
A despatch from Rio Janeiro reports that
the inquiry into the attempted assassination
Of President Moraes (vide bulletin 9th Nov.
LAST has resulted in twenty indictments, in
Guiding the Weep President, seven high
officials in the army, and Senators, and
Deputies.
A telegram from Fort Smith. Arkansas. re-
ports a severe cyclone having passed over
that place killing fifty persons md wounding
one hundred others. The damage is e0timat-
ed at Que million dollars.
Havana news reports that a number Of
arlny officers and conservatives yesterday
headed a mob attacking The newspaper
offices, sh outiug Long live Spain, death to
Autonomy The situation Is said to be
critical and most exciting. American cltl-
zens have gathered at the Consulate, which is
surrounded by troops.
Washington news reports that naval pre-
partitions are being made, aald that the U.S.S.
Maine and two torpedo vessels have been
ordered to sea, presumably for Havana.
Other Havana news reports that Senior
GOWN, Minister Of Interior, Cuba, is nego-
that ing with the rebel leaders on the basis Of
autonomy. If lie fails it is asserted he will
refnse 10 accept the portfolio.
Nav York Januarv 1Ath