, 1908-06-27

Ne VIII not IAN TO consider the suggested
appointment of a Royal Commission when
he has further studied the Social, economi4
cal and political conditions of these
colonies"
The Jewish Chronicle saws that the inter
view between Hing Edward and the Gear
resulted in an understanding that the con.
dition of the Jews in Russia is to be ameli-
grated, and that NJ. Stolypin is now draught-
ing an amendment to the laws regarding
jewish settlements.
The Sufflagettes were yesterday repulsed
at the entrance to the Stock Exchange, but
held II demonstration on the steps. They
declare they will surround the House of
Commons on the thirtivlh, one hundred
thousand strong, but Will not attempt TO
force an entrance, their desire being to i'm
press Mr.. Asqujth with their numbers.
Further advices regarding the loss of the
Spanish steamer Larache state that the
missing, who are doubtless dead, number 50,
including the Captain. The majority are
natives of the Argentine and the steamers
destination was Buenos Aires.
Paris dispatches state that the Chamber
of Deputies Judicial Reforms Committee
has withdrawn it's support Of the Govern
ment's Bill for the abolition of the guillotine,
and will introduce a motion for the
retention of the death penalty. During yes
terday's sitting Of the Senate ii Clemencenu
declared that the government would stand
or fall upon the bill nationalizing the wes-
tern railway, and the chamber finally resolved
to support the government by II vote Of 1913
to 125. The hrst clause of the bill was sub
sequently passed by 151 votes to 1l6.
The Government has asked for a credit
of four hundred Thousand francs for the ex-
pcuses of President Fallieres' visit to Russia,
Advices from Windehoak in Damaraland
report that q diamond field ten miles square
has been discovered ut Luderltz Bay.
A despatch from Munich states that tho
brothers Klopfe1, leading bankers of that city,
have committed suicide on account of loss
es. The German bourses are depressed, and
it is feared other business houses are inyolv-
ed.
The Union of German Industrialists has
memorialized the Government to negotiate
with England regarding reciprocity in
patent affairs. The new British law COM
pels Germans to work British patents i'll
England, thus benotitting Engiishmen at
German expense.
--latest advicos from Teheran report tho
city duieter, but desultory bombardment and
looting continue. The Shah has ordered one
House to be destroyed daily and abandoned
to pijjage. His position is dominant, and
he has ordered the elections to be held in
three months, proclaimed his intention to
maintain popular representation aud n con
stitutional Government and his resolve ia
crush agitation. A Prussian Colonel has
been appointed Governor Of Yeheran.
The British Legation has received politi-
cal refugees, but the German Legation e>-
cludedthe Parliament, who however reCe we'd
French protection. Foreigners themselves
are unframed, but indignant at the daily
outrages.
Sir Edward Grey has informed the House
of Commons that England and Russia have
warned the Shah's uncle to cease his intrl-
CUES, and also varied the Shah that it is
necessary to maintain the constitution In
order to save the throne. He added that
similar rioting has occurred at Tabriz, from
where one hundred casualties are reported.
Washington, June 26th.-The Brazilian
Legation denies the story that the warships
ordered to be built in England are for ia
pans account.
New York, tune Goth
Flo II, Blended Clears per barrel s. 6.1O
Meal, Kindred, per barrel 3.65-3.85'
New Seasons Pork
Heavy Mess Pork, $153-16
Crystals per b., At
oug"f' Mnscovado 890test 3
Molasses Eng. Islds. per gal. no quotation.
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