The Cardiff Times

A|VERICAN TRAIN HORROR. ^Several Killed; Many Injured. .;>e ork, Monday Morning.—A terrible rail- is occurred at Detroit last night. As .:here 'ke case at American railway depots, jave ( 130 ra-ilway platforms, and passengers ♦rains° crOils the tracks to reach their particular 3'°nistRlf^a'i' even'n £ about 1,500 Polish excur- **aj|- th m.Toledo crowded upon the tracks to arr,val of their train by which they iuat|e }° return to Toledo. Little effort was •^Vd raiiway company to control the Selves' were expected to look after thern- ra0jjg' 'le result was that the front beim, of tbe excur,sionists were continually nd fa pusue:i by the later arrivals farther iop tu-er across the tracks. They were stau 3- Pres Position when the Grand Trunk ex- Dis.de 8 f dashed into the station. The crowd iiw- nt^c rus^ to Sec oll!: of* the way. Many No f e^ort> others were too late to get clear, fiou, efelr than seven persons were killed out- A. whilst 30 others were injured, a8 distressing scene ensued. The station the tairCally 'ri darkness, and the lanterns of Th Uwaynien were need to find the victims. VaSt crowd of pleasure-seekers, who a few How es.a8° were all laughing and joking, wore vipn^111^ and making frantic efforts to find the of the party. 'he af. P.°'1Ce assert that the train dashed into i0„it^°n without blowing its whistle or ring- ihis s*?eU, bat; the driver emphatically denies ,s—Central News.

TORPEDO FACTORY BLOWN UP. An American Disaster. Cleveland (Ohio), Saturdav.-The Kohl ^a(-' orv has been blown up and demol- h0u^" Twenty-live to fifty of the adjacent \vjQ are wrecked or badly shattered, and a, r„ have been blown out of buildings within £ jtj°IOs of half a mile. Thirty persons, mainly t|je Were working in the factory at the time of It is reported that at least a !ninD Persons were killed, and that some 50 were Ste?-~ Heater. ^ioneIelBln(3- Ohio, Sunday.—Happily theexplo- be gi- ^le Kohl Torpedo Factory has proved to Jess disastrous than at first supposed. >,0 k '3?rs0L>s were killed and 28 have been taken j^P'.tafs, some suffering from fatal injuries. 1t6D ?a!cl Jhe explosion occurred through a girl PIng into some powder on the floor.—Renter.

THE MOUNTAIN SLIDE. r Thirty Miners Entombed. i&hl Strathcona has received the following from Sir Wilfrid Lauder, the Canadian by ^"er ;—" The trouble at Frank was caused r°ck slide. There was no explosion, but the ^ist Wa-3 l'1Q largest dimensions, the cloud of ei8t ra'sed being taken for smoke. The whole 'he -p Turtle Mountain from the mouth of lan.k mine has slid into the valley and 'I entircly- A weirway is being cut to »b0h "oocling. Thirty miners in the mine are froRbt to be alive, and a parly is removing rock ^eat t'le raou'^ °f "10 mine. Ten houses were •"it "^e *oss 18 not y<5,: ascertained, 'he first reports are likely to be exaggerated." The Tonyrefail Victims. Murray, the Canadian agent at Cardiff, it)e via London a cable confirmiug the 3jg-y °f the Welsh victims in the Crew's Nest t.&.ater, who,c names we have already published, •ja 38 are Thomas !l. Lock and Gwilim YVil- wife and three children. Lock and ^ill lam,^r arrived only last autumn "ams some years ago.

SAN DOMINGO REVOLT. Huge Public Deficit Discovered. th Exchange Washington telegram states t*le ^an Domingo ^Government has fallen, I the Provisional Government is now in abso- control. The State Department has been ^y'sed that there is an enormous default in the ™blic debt, which is held by Americans and ^Srtaans, British, French, Italians, and BeJ. la.ns. These have a right to seize the Customs.

-u_ TH ERRtNG princess. Birth of a Daughter. ean'n^au>% Monday.—Princess Louise of Tas- J Princess of Saxony) gave birth daughter at 9 o'clock this evening.—Renter.

CAPTURED BY INDIANS. from El Ptiso, published by the Herald," states that American millionaire, Mr Martin Ericsou, lud" 0n ca*ii,ure^ by Vaqui Indians. The Ujj 13,118 demand half a million dollars as the e of his release, but Mr Ericson ielused to Y'-Central News.

C°LLISION IN THE CHANNEL Two Liners Damaged. TJQJI6 Atlantic transport liner Marquette, from ^>tdr?Q V'a Southampton for New York, and the ^Irsy t u*iecber Lloyd liner Preussen, from Ham- lbe Ti1 t'3e ^'av East, collided during a fog in im nhsh Channel on Monday night. In the tba.ct tbe Marquette's stern was stove in above Bjuj^tefline, whilst thePreussen s bow waa also 1I.tn. ed in. Both vessels have pnt into South Ion PtOtl for repairs;, but are not expected to be tea: delayed. It is hoped the Marquette will her voyige on Thursday.

NAVAL EXTRAVAGANCE. Note of Warning in Brassey's 1 Annual. Qtj" the" Naval Annual." 1903 (Messrs J. n and Co., Portsmouth), the Hon. T. A. ejtUtSe^' the editor, in fin interesting preface, '0<Srft,S8efl ^be fear that the large una continued Hhe afcie in the Naval Estimates, accompanied by 4nCe vy increase in the Army Estimates, will pro- t}U6&a Ieacti on which will have most serious conse on the future defence of the Empire. all s tesults of recent bye-elections may be taken Hpjjj.1116 indication that the electorate does not the unchecked growth of public eXDen- Pt6s e' The founder (Loril Brassey) and the ?>c editor of the Naval Aunual have con- fot tj y urged in these pages that it is unwise .Admiralty to tike full advantage of the Parliament. We have pointed out a.nd again that Great Britain is practically ta'ning her fleet on a war footing in time of in c Nearly all our effective battleships are ^Uitl'rniss'011' ^'or manv years the manning tiajj *einents bl theNavy have been met bv addi- Utte the permanent force and no serious been made to increase our Naval Otir manning policy compels us to ti^ a large number of ships in commission in iujj. °f peace in order to give the necessary train- tio^ 0 increased personnel. In another direc- °Ul" Violicy is equally extravagant. Immense °f nioney are being lavished on naval oblllor and while at Portsmouth and Chatham *lijjs ete ships crowd the basins and building ^0<>u5rseillpty it is proposed to establish another í ard on the Firth of Forth. ctitj 'a idle," continues Mr Brassey, to \^ich'S6 exPeuc''tare nnles3 tbe direction in llo 2 eeonomiea can be made is pointed out. should be made which would Co^ the vital interests of the country in the bejjj and of the sea. In view of the exertions f5b.ipf aae elsewhere little reduction in the jn,'ding vote ia possible. Eoonomies, and lhe jj.^rfI6 economies, could be made by reducing lhe C1.,ll1ber of men in the permanent force by stl>icfc-ea,'on of an adequate reserve and by re- lbe excessive expenditure on naval As regards the new scheme of entry ?OQejjra,Ding, Mr Brassey looks upon it with 't {,,e1l?'^e tKisgiving, and elsewhere describes jn '<e the Belleville boiler experiment, a cOt,^ the dark which mav have disastrous :°t the ta9sey writes an introcluctorv chatoter iS anc* Vesey naniilton t^^te °^er contributors. The usaal v of d^- work are preserved, but the i and foreign ships have been "diti )n order to allow of the introdaction of an Parfcicnlarsf thus making this section even more valuable for purposes of Ceo

MUSICAL PIRACY. On l' Oh. "e3(^a,7 (before Justice Bwiafen Ea'lyi in d^Sical Cer^ .vision Messis Jioosey -md Co. moved for judgment m j against Arthur Edwards »ud J^Keinent"1"152 an injunction to restrain in- J J of 15 of plaintiffs' most popular songs at* by couusel for plaintiffs that this h, ^Uaic >'?tnPt to cope with new development a 11 P'rac.y- The defendants were several thev t0"et':lei' from different addresses, j"etijjp i/v\ Printed and issued a catalogue bOlon CODYrlght songs for 4d each, of which not th t0 ntifits. The defendants, who ijv8 Usna^ street hawkei'B, did not appear. Cft .to dar,?1^ Krante(l an injunction, an inquiry Pies. a?es, and delivery up ofjall infringing

't1Jft d' h,- OPit"lltol"S of the Newport and County T^AN i" T!Uesd'A.v elC2ted Mr El1.win Webber to>tWs'6ci- M T»rooni ot Alderman H. J. Davis. °f tii»i.'3er 'la3 keeu a staunch sup- ^1, 0t "Qspita! lor many years, and filled lreasmer during the rule of the late

r¡ Brilliant Functions, SEECHES BY HIS MAJESTY. Desire for Rapprochement. (Reuter's Telegrams.) Paris, Saturday. -The Gaulois states that an officer belonging to King Edward's suite has declared to one of its representatives that his Majesty was enchanted at the reception accorded 111111 by Parisians, His Majesty remarked more I than once how glad he was to be in Paris ouee more, aud to pay to France, a country oi which he was very load, one of the first offici.il visits which he has made since his Coronation. His Majesty, adds the Gaulois," is feeling no fatigue from his journey. At a Quarter to nine this morning the presi- dential carriages arrived at the British Embassy in order to drive the high officials of the Em- bassyto Vincennes for the review. 114 9 o'clock exactly the President of the Re- public drove up to the Embassy in a. splendid landau drawn by six ligh bay horses, with Artillerymen as postillions. General Andre was seated on the President's left, while M. Abel Cambarieu and General Dubois, the two Secre- taries of the Elysee, were opposite. M. Lou bet was received at the foot of the steps leading to the vestibule of honour by Sir Edmund Monson and the British Military Attache, who conducted the President to the drawing-room, where King Edward was await- ing him. After conversing most cordially for a few moments, the two rulers proceeded to the Presidential carriage, in which his Majesty took his placeon the right, withM. Loubet on his left. The Minister of War and General Dubois sat opposite. King Edward was attired in the same Field Marshal's uniform that he wore jjeslerdtty on his arrival, with a grey cloak over his shoul- ders. The British Ambassador, Admiral Fonmier, and General DeLacroix and M. Abel Cambarieu followed in a second carriage. The officer on duty stationed in the courtyard of the Embassy renderea military honour, and drums belonging to the guard of honour beat a salute. At a quarter past 9 the Royal procession, es- corted bv Cuirassiers, started bv the Hue Royale and the Rue Rholi towards the wsview ground. Dense crowds who had gathered behind the ine of policemen in Hue du Faubourg St. Honore, cheered the King and President as they drove along. People flocked towards Vincennes, where troops had already taken no their nost- tion. The weather was overcast and rather fresh. Drive to Vincennes. The drive from the British Embassy to Vin- cennes was markel by the same cordiality on the part of the huge crowds which lined the route a" was apparent on his Majesty's arrival yesterday. At 10.10 the booming of cannon announced the arrival on the review ground of the King and Pre- sident, where there was an enormous assemblage of spectators. Troops came to attention as the procession drove np to tho Royal stand, which I "otr Daine on tfie Qziffk. of 5etÏ¡e was artisticailv decorated. Loud cheers greeted the King and President. General Andre and General Duboif3 drove down the front of the troops and toolt up a position before the Royal stand. The cheers were renewed when the King and M. Loubet appeared on the Royal stand, cries of Vive le lioi mingling with cries of "Vive Loubet." His Majesty saluted in response and moved to the front of the tribune after shaking hands with the Ministers avid Presidents of the two Chamberu. Amid another outburst of cheers the march past began. Tiia troops, who were in campaigning order, were in mass formation, and as they passed the lloyjul stand the officers saluted and Hags were lowered. King Edward and President Loubafc rose und remained at salute. Civic Addresses. The review concluded with a charge bv the massed envakv, who dashed at full speed 2-ig t across the plain, pollin- sharplv up only thirty yards from the Royal stand. On leaving the review ground King Edward and President Lonbet -drove to the Llotel de Ville, where they had been invited to attend a reception by the prefects and Municipal Council. The building was decorated with trophies of French and British flags, and on the campanile was hoisted the same British Royal Standard which was used in 1855 on the occasion of Queen Victoria's visit. M. De Ville, President of the Municipal Council, surrounded by municipal councillors, the prefects of the Seine and of the police, re- ceived his Majesty and M. Loubet in laige />Mce tit. /a ft&fitt&f/quc » Onr •/ Party's (nxst/nmaus than vghifres- marqnee specially erected in the square in front of the Hotel de Ville for the occasion. Thence the two chiefs of State were conducted to the Salle Dos Prevots, which was most beautifully deiorated, the band of the Republican Guard meanwhile playing Gott Save the King. After distinguished personages had been pre- sented to the King, M. Do Villa delivered an address in the name of the Municipal Council, in tbe course of which he said The population of our city salutes the return of a guest whoal it has been accustomed to regard witl, respect and kindly faeling, of an old friend who ctCUf) not forget just as be is not forgotten, and concerning "hoii-t"it shared last year the painful anxiety of Hit British people. Following M. DeViile, the Prefect of the Seine, as the chief of the Administration ot Paris, associated himself with the words which had just been pronounced, and offered to his Majesty the homage of himself and his colleagues. Paris, he said, was grateful for tbe visit which hi" Majesty had deigned to pay to her Hotel de Ville. His Majesty Thanks Parisians. His Majesty, speaking in French, re- plied to the speeches of M. De Ville and M. De Selves in the following words I wish to express to you how greatly I am touched by your kind words. I should have been sorry if in passing through your beautiful city I had not been able to stay for u, moment at the Hotel de Ville. I tba.nk you very sincerely for the reception which you have accorded me to-day. I shall not forgot this visit to your charming city, and I can assure you that it is with the greatest plea- sure that I once more come among you,who treat me as if I were at home," His Majesty's speech was frequently inter- rupted by bursts of applause. The King and M. Loubet rose and signed with a golden pen the parchment, containing the record of their visit. The illustrious guests were then conducted to a buffet which had been set up at the end of tho hall, and M. De Ville pre- sented to the King a magnificent crystal cup with a stem and foot of chased silver, representing two sirens looked in one another's arms, saying as he did so :— In offering to your Majesty this cup In the name of the city of Paris. I beg to be allowed to express tht> sentiments which we entertain for your Majesty's person, for the Queen Empress, and for the Itoyal Family." The King and President Loubet, M. Do Ville, and M. De Selves then lifted glasses of eham- t pagne and drank, each to the health of the other. I SoojQ.afterwards his Majesty and the President re-entered their carriage and returned to the British Embassy, which was reached at 12.30. The President and M. Combea.at once took leave of the KJn. At the Foreign < Ministry. King Edward proceeded subsequently to the luncheon pivea bv the Minister for Foreign Affairs, accompanied by Sir Edmund Monson a.nd Mr Colville Barclay, one of the secretaries of the British Embassy. King Edward was received by M. Delcasse at the front of the_stair- i case. Covers were laid for a hundred guests- i Madame Delcasse was 9uated on the right of his Majesty andM. F'allieres, President of the Senate on the left. M. Dei caste was seated 0pD0site the King. After the Inncbaon the King requested il. Delcasse to present txkhim M. "Waldeck Rousseau, the former Prime ^Minister, svith whom his the former Prime Minister, svith whom his Majesty had a long, conversation. King Edward also had all the Foreign Ai&bassadors ana ( Min/^$p. Mitrosr^li to hii^" conversed Hid MAJESTY driving vtUh-PH £ &tO £ NT LOU6C.T "WI, Hid MAJESTY driving vtUh-PH £ &tO £ NT LOU6C.T through the famous, frRcde JfjtQnPhE. de f^TO/LS., successively with the Papal Nuncio, M. de Sonza. Roza, the Portuguese Minister, most of the other foreign diplomatists and several members of the Academie Fraucaisse des Beaux Arts, who were present. His Majesty subsequently asked M. Delcasse for a private ill tec view. Having entered the Minister's Cabinet, the King. after expressing to M. Delcasse the pleasure he had experienced that afternoon aiij thanking him for the recep- tion accorded him, handed to M. Delcasse n case containing the insignia of the Grand Cross, of the Royal Victorian Order. King Edward left the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at a Quarter to four. An enormous crowd had gathered which received the King with hearty cheering. After returning to the Embassy King Edward received in the Gardens some English school children—Reuter. <> Visit to Longchamps. President Loubet arrived at the British Embassy at a quarter to 3 in the Presi. dent/at carriage drawn by four hoises with postillions. King Edward immediately took his seat beside the President. Admiral Fournier and General Dubois were also in the carriage. The party, with the usual escort of Cuirassiers, left at 2.50 for Longchamps. Mme. Loubet, the Ministers and their wives, and many members of the Diplomatic Bodv with their families, were in the ofticial stand. The King left the weighing room at 5.45, after the fourth race. The chased gold cup c^sred by his Majesty for the fourth race was won by The Tsar, own ad by M. Chan. The train boulevards and the Avenue of the Champs Elysses presented throughout the after- noon the same appearance of animation as on the great public holidays. Towards 5 o'clock the police cleared the Rue clii Faubourg St. Honore and the Rue Royale for the return of the Royal procession to the Embassy.

BANQUET AT THE ELYSEE. I Paris, Saturday E, veniti,Kiiit,, Edward was entertained to dinner this evening by President and Madame Loubet at fcbe Elysee. His Majesty was accompanied by Sir Edmund Monsoh and escorted by adet-achmentof cuirassiers. The King was accompanied by Sir Edmund Monsoh and escorted by adet-achmentof cuirassiers. The King was wearing the uniform of a British Admiral with the Grand Cordon of the Legion of Honour. A battaJiou of infantry, with tnnsic and colours, paid the usual honours. As the band played God Save the King 1Jw Majesty removed his hat and bowed to the tricolour. President Loubet ascended the steps of the Elysee in front of the King, and both entered the Grand Salon dore," where all those invited were already assembled. President Loubet presented each of the gentle- men guests to King Edward and Madame Loubet the ladies,, after which the King offered his arm to Madame Loubet and led the way into the ban- queting hall. President Loubet followed wk4 Ladv Monson. President Loubet, speaking first, said that he raised his glass in honour of the King, and ex- pressed his gratitude for his Majesty s visit, which, ho said., proved the friendly relation" existing between the two countries, which ought to draw still'closer tpgethor for the development of their many common interests, as well as for the peace of the world. President Loubet con- c!uded by drinking to the health of his Majesty the King, her Majesty the Qneeu. the Royal Family, to their welfare, and to the prosperity of Great Britain. KingEdward, in replying to M. Loubet's toast, said that it was for him to express his thanks for the reception which had been accorded to hi rn in France. The King recalled in well chosen words the first impressions of his childhood and bis former visits to tho city of Paris. He had always admired its beauty and the esprit of its inhabitants. His Majesty added I shall never forget the welcome I have received at your hands, M. le -President, from the Government and from the people. I am glad of this occasion which wilt draw closer the' bonds of friendship and will contribute to the rapprochement of our twocountries in their common interest. Our great desire is that we should, advance together in the path of civilisation and peace. I raise my glass in honour of the President of the Republic and for the prosperity and greatness of France." All those present listened standing to the toasts, which made a great impression upon them. After M. Loubet's toast the band of the Repub- lican Guard played God Save the King," and aftar the King's toast the Marseilllise. King Edward and President Loubet left the Elysee at a quarter to 10 to attend the gala performa.nce at the operit.-Peuter.

MEMORABLE VISIT ENDS. "Without wishing to attribute to the King's visit more political importance than it really implies, I may confidently say that it promises to mark a new departure in the relations of the English and French peoples." With these words the Paris correspondent of tho Times opened on Monday his seven-column narrative of the events and scenes in Paris on Sunday and on Saturday. Monday's Figaro," referring to King Edward's toast at the Elysee banquet, eays :— The Royal words aie like the promise of a new era in the/relations of the two peoples. There is no question of an alliance or of a treaty. The allies we have got are sufficient for us, and there is no need of a treaty to bring about a rap- prochement between France and Great Britain. Absoillte loyalty, bebavionr, trusting and correct, and indulgent gracionsness alone are required of both sides. These virtues will be easy for us when dealing with sincere friends, and the United Kingdom, docile to the appeal of its King, will be good enough to facilitate our practice of them. The tone of the English nswspapers shows us that his Majesty 's intention has been understood on the other idc. of the Channel. France, too, has understood it, and remains grateful to his Majesty." The il Temps on Monday published an article after the King's departure, in the course of which it saya The official assurance given by the Sovereign and emphasised by the British Press, that all unfriendly proceedings between the two nations are at an end will and an this sila of the Channel a sincere and ready echo, unrestrained and without reserve." Farewell Telegram. Paris, Monday Evenitig.-Prc.,gident Loubet this evening received the following telegram from King Edward —" Cherbourg, Monday,— To the President of the Republic, Ptris.-Before leaving French soil I wish once more to thank you very warmly for the frienily reception I that you, your Government, and the people hn.ve accorded me in France and during my stay in Paris, the remembiance of which will never fade from my memory.—(Signed) Edward, R.I." .-Heuter.

KING HOME AGAIN. Great Naval Welcome. His Majesty King Edward arrived in London on Tuesday on the conclusion of a foreign tour which may be fraught with far-reaching conse- quences, and which already has brusbeci awav much of the ill-feeling which existed between the :ople of this country and those of the French Republic. A Reuter's telegram from Paris says Presi- dent Loubet sent the following telegram to King Edward at Portsmouth I am truly delighted at the good impres- sion your Majesty has carried away as the result of your visit o France, and I most warmly thank your Majesty for the senti- ments" 80 kindly manifested towards the French people and Government." The Royal yacht Victoria and Albert arrived at Portsmouth harbour from Cherbourg at 1 o'clock on Tuesday afternoon, and as she steamed in she was gleeted with bugle salutes, the strains of the National Anthem, and the booming of cannon, the ships and forts joining in the noisy welcome. The King had a splendid passage from France. As the Yacht neared Portsmouth his Majesty summoned Lieutenants Beaver and Colwell to his presence, and after congratulating them oi their promotion during the Cruise from warrant rank presented them with the M.V.O. A similar honour was also conferred on Fleet Paymaster Bowen and Engineer Captain Bennett, of the Royal yacht, and on Superin 1 tendent Melville, of Scotland Yard, who has accompanied the King throughout the tour. When the vessel came alongside the jetty the officers present to receive the King included Admiral Sir Charles Hotham (Commander-in- Chief at Portsmouth) and Admiral Superin- tendent Henderson. His Majesty, however, did not land inimeclittely, but partook of Inncheon on board, the band of the Royal Marine Light Infantry, which had accompanied the yacht on the voyage, playing selections of music during the repast. Whilst his Majesty was lunching guards of honour, consisting of 100 marinas and 100 bluejackets from the Excellent, arrived, as also did General Sir Baker Knssell, commanding the Southern Military District, and his staff. Just prior to the King's landing the I, admiral and general, with their respective staffs, proceeded aboard the yacht, where, after receiv- ing the keys of the garrison, the King cordially shook hands with the officers. Before stepping ashore his Majesty took leave of the officers of the Victoria and Albert. The King, who wore the uniform of an admiral of tbe fleet, and looked in splendid health, passed across the jetty to a special train in wait- ing, but before entering his saloon he minutely ing, but before entering his saloon he minutely inspected the guards of honour. At half-paat 2 the King took his seat in the train, which 1 steamed away on its journey to London, the ships in harbour firing a parting salute. As the train passed through Portsmouth Harbour Station a guard of honour of the Rifle Brigade stood at the salute, md the Kin" was observed to acknowledge the attention. Arrival in London. Arrival in London. At Victoria Station and in thevicinity of Buck- I ingham Palace a great crowd of people assembled to welcome home his Majesty, and its propor- tions, particularly about the Palace, reminded one of a State function of special brilliancy and interest. The railway station was so densely packed with people that difficulty was experi. enced in making a reasonablv clear carriage way to the streets, where during the afternoon people stood rows deep. Assembled on the carpeted enclosure of the platforlr,, facing which was a guard of honour of the 2nd Grenadiers, with the King's colour and band (the King's escort of lloyal Horse Guards being posted in the rear) were the Prince of Wales, Prince Charles of Denmark, the Duke of I Cambridge, Admiral FitzGcOlge, Prince Chris- tian, Lord Roberts, Sir Thomas Kelly-Kenny, Sir Ian Hamilton, Mr Balfour, Mr Akert- Douglas, Lord Grenfell (commanding the 4th Army Corps), Major-General Oliphanfc (com- manding the Home District), Prince Louis of Battenberg, and numerous naval and military and other officers. With the exception of the Ministers present ali wore brilliant naval Dr military uniforms, which, with glittering cuir«ftses and sabres, nodding plumes, and smart uniforms of the Blues and the scarlet uniform of the Guards, made an effective show of colour in otherwise sombre surroundings. At 4.25 the pilot engine which preceded the King s train from Portsmouth reached the ter- minus, and five minutes later the Itoyal special drew up beside the platform. The engine hail emblazoned on the front the Royal Arms, ana the coal in the tender was liire-whited. Mr Forbes, the general manager of the Brighton Company, and the chief railway officials, who had travel]el in charge of the train, were the first to alight, and a moment later all the naval and military officers assembled came to the salute, the civilians uncovered* an<i 'n response to the sharp words of command the cavalry and infantry gave the Royal salute. As his Majesty stepped lightly from his saloon to the platiorm the King's colour "was dropped, and the strains of the National Anthem rolled out. The King, his hand at the salute, stood unmoved until the last notes of the anthem gfive way to distant cheering. I His Majesty proceeded to greet most affec- tionately his son, son-in-law, and other members of the Royal Family present, after which he passed on to inspect the g-nard of honour, the band meanwhile rendering lively masic. As the King came into the open and a good view ofhis Majesty was obtainable from ttllpartsofthe platform it was seen that lie appeared to b» in tr-Vg OPCNA_,V#&*JZ-PAASX_ I the beat of health as wallaB in excellent spirits. He wove the uniform of an admiral, which suits him so well, and walked with more than usual elasticity. His bronzed face was aglow with plea-« sure at meeting his relatives and subjects again and at the warmth of their welcome. Ilaving inspected the guard, the King returned to the carpeted enclosure, and in greater detail than had before been practicable cordially saluted the various distinguished persocages assembled to give him greeting. It wis ve- marked his Majesty spent bo mo moments m con- veraation with Mr Balfour, the Home Secretary, I and Lord Roberts. The whole of the reception ceremony did not occupv more than five minutes. With the Prince of Wales and Prince Charles of Denmark the King entered a. carriage draw by I four fine bays, the outriders and postilions wearing plain uniforms, black coats, and white breeches, and tbe escort of Blues wheeled smartly into position and accompanied the Royal, carriage out of the station, the Royal snJute being repeated as the King emerged "into the human avenue without the station. A mighty cheer burst from his people, who, apparentty in no way discomposed by the pressure of numbers, I waved hats, handkerchiefs, and umbrelTas with enthusiastic vigonr. The demonstration con- tinued throughout the Jine of route, and cul- minated in a great ovation as his Majesty paisecl within the gates of Buckingham Palace, where the Queen, the Princess of Wales, Princess Charles of Denmark, the Lord Chamberlain, the laster of the Horse, the Crown Equerry, and other State and Household officials had as- sembled to welcome the King home. From Victoria to the ialace his Majeity smilingly and continuously acknowledged the enthusiastic acclamations of his people by salut- ing. The Duke of Cambridge, Prince Christian, Lord Roberts and Mr Balfour were cheered as they drove from the station, the reception of the Premier and, the Gommauder- i n-Chief being hearty. The Lord Mayor of London addressed the fol- lowing telegram to the King on his Majesty's arrival The citizens of London beg yotir Majesty to accept the respectful assurance of their great delight and pleasure that you are again in.the midst of Your Joyal and devoted subjects in the Metropolis after your important, enjoyable, and historic tonr, which they have followed with the greatest interest and admira- tion." The following rePjV was received from his Majesty's equerry —■" The King commands me to thank you and the citizens of London for the cordial and loyal sentiments expressed in your Lordship's telegram- The Visit to Scotland. At a special meeting of Edinburgh Town Council on Tuesday the arrangements for the Royal visit to Scotland were announce; His I Majesty reaches the city at six o'clock on Monday evening %nd will be presented kt Waverley Station by the Corporation with the I keys of the city. Their Majesties will then drive to Dalkeith Palace by the main sout'a goins; streets. On Tuesday the King will arrive at Holyrood Palace shortly after 11 o'clock and receive addresses frollJ th Corporation, lJ Diver- j sity, a.nd Church of Scotland. At noon a Levee will ba held, and a Court at four. The Royal party will drive to Dalkeith that night by King's Park and the Old Dalkeith-road, On Wednesday morning, after presenting the Sonth African War medals to the Black Watch at Dalkeith Palace, bis Majesty and the Royal party wiil come to Edinburgh by train. After luncheon their Majesties will drive in stale, by Regent-ioad and Princes-street, to Edinburgh Castle and St. Giles' Cathedral, and then to the Infectious Diseases Hospital, where the King will open the administrative block and probably plant one or two trees. Their Majesties will then drive direct to Dalkeith. At the Levee on Tuesday all the members of the Corporation are to be presented to the King.

RUSSIA'S DESIGNS. Position in Manchuria. Peking, Monday.—The Russian Government is awaiting the arrival here of M. Lessar, the Russian Minister to China, who is now hasten- ing to Peking after a sojourn in Europe on account of his health, before making its next move in the Manchurian negotiations. M. Plancon, the Rnssiau Charge d'Affaires, has issued a statement repudiating all designs upon the integrity of Manchuria. The documentembodying the Russian demands is long, and the wording of certain portions is vague, although its effect does not differ from that of the synopsis already telegraphed. Its vagueness is considered dangerous to the interests of the Powers,making it capable of any interpre- tation that Russia may desire or may be able to apply to it; when occasion for such application arises. The text of the document, instead of absolutely prohibiting the opening of new Man- churian ports and the admission of foreign Consuls to the province, prohibits both without Russia's consent, which the parties interested construe to mean the same as an absolute pro- hibition. The asscrancos given to Lord Lansdowne by the Russian Amba.ssl1dor in London that the negotiations concern Manchuria alone arc con- futed by the text, which stipulates that the administration of Mongolia shall remain un- changed. The document states vaguely that Russian interests are paramount in the North of China, and that only Russians should be employed in the north A clause particularly distasteful to the interested Powers is one prohibiting the granting of concessions or the leasing of land in the valley of the Liaa River to other Poweis which, it is stated, Russia would take extreme measures to prevent. The scheme for the establishment of a Sanitary Commission at Newchwang provides that the Russian Consul and the Russian Customs officials shall be members of the Commission, but no reference is made to the Consuls of other Powers.—Press Association Special Telegram.

_n RUSSIAN JEW BAITING. The Story from Kishineff. St. Petersburg, April 29th.—Dbtailed accounts which are now to hand from Kishineff gave a terrible picture of tho events of Easter Sunday and Monday., during the whole of which the Jew- ish population was at ihe mercy of a fanatical mob. Certain parts of the town are described as wearing at the present moment the aspect of a place which has been stormed by barbarians. Whole streets of shops and warehouses are stripped bare. During the riots when the Jewish quarters were being sacked and pillaged men were seen in the streets divesting them selves of their ragged clothing and putting on new garments which they had stolen from the Jews. A great quantity of goods was carried away by hardy robbers, and what could not be removed was destroyed. The strange feature of the riot was the behaviour of tbe beter class of tbe population, who dro\e about in carriages watching; with interest which they would devote to a curious spectacle, the acts of savagery which were being perpetrated by the moh. It is estimated that during tbe two days 37 Jews were killed, 62 dangerously injured, and that about 240 sustained less serious hurt.— lienter.

DISASTROUS COLLISION. Reported Loss of Many Lives. New York, Tuesday.—The Evening World publishes a message received by telephone elating that the Clyde Steamship Company's steamer Saginaw had been sunk in a collision with the Old Dominion Company's steamship Hamilton off Hog Island on the Virginian coast. Estimates of the number of persons drowned vary betweon 20 and 30. The collision occiured at 12.40 this afternoon, and was due to a log. The Saginaw was a cargo steamer bound from Norfolk for Philadelphia. Jbut she carried 20 passengers, and had a crew of 40. The Hamilton, which was going at three-quarter speed, cut through the Saginaw 20 feet from the stern, which sank immediately, while the forward part of the steamer drifted several hundred yards before it went down. The Hamilton's boats rescued a number of people who were clinging to pieces of wreckage. The Old Dominion steamer is only slightly damaged.—Reuter. Later.—A telegram from New York states on the authority of one of the Saginaw's officers that only 15 lives were 108t.Reuter.

THE BOND CONGRESS. War Contribution Opposed. Somerset East, Monday.—The Bond Congress inaugurated its sitting this mnrning with a slaughter of the innocents in the form of the motions still remaining on the agenda paper in order that all the business might be finished by to-night. Resolutions were passed unanimously in favour of a policy of protestion for Colonial nrdnce and'industries, the reduction of Sunday traffic on Government railways, and more Govern- ment aid in the destruction of wild carnivora. With regard to the question of a contribution by Cape Colony towards the cost of the war, a reso- lution was passei unanimously, all members rising to their feet, to the eifect that the Con- gress declared itself distinctly averse to any contribution by the Cape Parliament. A reso- lution was passed this afternoon giving the Exe- cutive a free hand in connection with the reim- position of the meat dutios.and the Congress was then closed. The President's concluding remark was, We are not afiaid of J9,meson, or Srnartt, but I warn you to beware of hidden enemies among our people."—Press Association Special Telegram.

DEATH OF A CLERGYMAN. Suicide or Accident P The inquest was held at Acton, Middlesex, on Tuesday on tbe Rev. Richard Edward Hodgson Raines. who was found shot at hIs residence there. According to the evidence, deceased had held no Jiyjn" for some years, but used to take occa- sional duty There was no reason, aaid his sister, whv he should commit suicide- While she was at Weston-super-Mare her brother wrote that he had beard that noise again last night, and he was sure it was not nightmare. He would clean his weapon when he bad despatched that letter." One doctor expressed the opinion that the wound was self-inflicted, but another thought it probable the revolver went off accidentally. The jury re- turned a verdict of Accidental death."

ARCHBISHOP'S LAMENT. After 19 Centuries of Christianity. The Archbishop of Canterbury presided on Tuesday at the annual meeting of the Church Missionary Society at Exeter Hall. He said what struck one year by year Was the humbling fact that after 19 centuries of Christianity they were still in so many parts of the world face to face with the elementary task of taking the Gosoel Message to those who had not heard it yet. What had been done was miserably inadequate to what was waiting to be done.

FEWER ARMAMENTS. Italy and the Fleets of the Powers. Rome Tuesdav.—In the Chamber of Deputies to-day Senor Ciccotti asked Signor Baccelli, the Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs, whether, in view of recent Ministerial statements in the British House of Commons, any proposal regard- ing a simultaneous reduction in the strength of the fleets of the Powers had been received from tbe British Govemtcent, and, if so. he asked to be informed as to the views of the Italian Govern- ment on the matter. Signor Baccelli, in reply, said Mr Balfour and Mr Arnold Forster recently declared that Great Britain was prepared to reduce her naval arma- ments if the other Powers signified their wilhng- ness to do the same, but Great Britain has made no proposals in this sense to tbe Powers. Italy, having received no such proposals, has therefore no opportunity of giving any suggestions of the kind a reception either favourable or unfa vour- able' If however, proposale for the reduction ot naval armaments were made by Great Britain to Ttalv they might seem inopportune, as while other'PoWers have been increasing their fleets Italy for financial reasons has been reducing her naval expenditure during the last few years. Moreover. Italy needs a powerful Navy on account of her position and the great interests which she has to defend in distant parts, and also to pro- tect the large number of her subjects wno emigrate.—Renter.

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Plunketi's Last Fight. STORY OF A GALLANT STRUGGLE. Dervishes' Desperate Valour. Survivors How a Way Out. (Press Association Special Telegram.) Galadi, April 21st (delayed by wreck of the despatch boat)." After supporting Captain Olivey, Colonel Plunkett pushed forward with the intention of rapidly reconnoitring the country irnme.iiately ahead. No trace of the enemy was seen for some little distance, while comparatively open country enabled the column to proceed at a rapid pace. Just about two miles bsvond the point where Captain Olivey and his men joined Colonel Plunkott traces of the enemy became visible. The bush grew thicker, and there were indica- tions that the enimy, evidently in stroug force, were not far otf. Colonel Plunkett had decided to conclude his reconnaissauce when a force of the enemy was sighted, By this time it was impossible to effect a retreat \nd a fight was inevitable. Plunkett resolved on moving into more open country. As quickly as the decision was arrived at the move- ment was executed, small parties of the enemy hanging on our flanks, but intelligence swiftly cs.me in that tbeBritish force was in the presence of the main body of the Mullah's army, which had evidently corne upas soon as news reached it of the whereabouts of the small British party. Horsemen were seen galloping to and fro with furious gestures, and spearmen came darting towards Plunkett, shouting cries of defiance and fitting the air with the tumult and din of ap- proaching battle With extraordinary coolness-the result of Pluukett's own indomitable courage and iron nerve—the column executed the movements ordered by the commander. There was no semblance of haste and the trite reference to the precision of the drill ground was never more appreciable. Plunkett fell back, drawing the men together to form v. square. The Scene of the Last Stand. was an open space with only patches of shrub and bush, The gradual retire- ment of the British force had excited the enemy, who had kept up a brisk fire all the time. just as this open spot hart been reached a large body of the Mullah's hordes was I seen advancing. All further retreat was cut off, and the force was completely hemmed in. Battle cries resounded from a thousand throats as in obedience to a concentrated movement the I enemy's horsemen swept down upon three sides ¡ of the square. Spearmen and dismounted rifle- men attacked the rear, while the flanks and front were completely engulfed in a surge of charging horsemen, who with cries of Allah Allah I" rushed upon the devoted soldiers. Every man was soon engaged in a fierce struggle. The horsemeu fired from the backs of their ponies, while the front ranks of the square lunged and stabbed with their bayonets after emptying their rifles into the dense press. Dying and dead dropped in great numbers on the very edge of the square, but the enemy eagerly pressed forward, struggling for the foremost posi- tion, and a comrade was always ready to leap into the place of a fallen man. Every Dervish of the attacking parties seemed to be armed with a rifle and to carry in addition a sheaf of spears. Horseman whirled round and round the square until the impact with the British force itself stopped their furious rush. Time and again the heads of their horses were dashed upon the very muzz!es of the British, rifles. Time and again the Mullah's cavalry precipitated themselves into the square itself. In the background were hundreds of women inciting the spearmen to fresh efforts with their shrill outcries. Every onslaught told, the press of num- bers allowing the charges to be renewed again and again. Meanwhile the British had fought with an obstinate and grim determination. There w s no one in their case to take the place of the killed and wounded, and the fall of each man weakened the defence. Afdead Set was Made Against the Officers., who. as they fell, urged their men to stand Plnnkett himself was one jf the first to be hit, and he also received a spear thrust, but he kept cn to the last. There was no lull to afford a momentary I relief to the defenders. The rattle of musketry was never ceasing. The Maxims at the corner of the square swept the ground, playing continuously upon the enemy. Scattered heaps of dead told how fatal had been their fire. Bat the ammunition grew less and less. Unfortunately the solid bullets of the British rifle failed utterly to stop the Dervish rushes. Many of them were hit but not incapacitated and their desperate valour carried them on. Iu no long time further defence of the square became impossible. The number of defenders was sorely reduced and the ammunition wa.s nearly expended. Tho time had arrived for a final effort. Just as the enemy had delivered a charge under a telling flue the remnant of the gallant force, by orders of Col, Plunkett, broke up the square and hurled themselves into the midst of tbe besetting foe. The Dervishes fell back here and thirc, but the attack was pressed at fresh points with unabated vigour. More men fell and some who had been wounded were wounded again, bat still a firm front and magnificent conrage were maintained. and finally the brave little band succeeded in cutting its way througti. The Bcene of the fight was left behind a.nd the enemy were too busy to attack any more, for they were engaged in carrying off rifles and Maxims and ail the ammunition that they could collect. Troops Look to a Settling Day. (Press Association Special Telegram.) Bohotle, Saturday.—The disconcerting reverse sustained in the almost annihilation of Colonel Plnnkett's column, coming just at a time when hopes were running hih of a final victo which would wipe ont the recollection of Erego, caused some momentary discouragement, but the entire force is now looking forward to a settling day in the future, and it is hoped that the Government will not abandon farther activity in Somalila.nd. Tbe troops have endured their severe hardships with magnificent determination, officers and men alike having maintained a patient and courageous front in arduous circumstances. Military men hold that the disaster to Plunkett's force was one of the incidents of war- fare traceable to no particular cause. Twelve thousand of the enemy were engaged, riflemen, and horsemen being in about equal numbers. Plunkett's force was at most under 300. Their ammunition was quickly exhausted, and the plucky remnant of the band were reduced to the bayonet in a last magnificent effort to break through the Rbordes of the enemy. But splendid courage, though backed by cold steel, could not bear down tbe brutal odds of numbers. It is to be noted that the Yaos, who stood so well and firmly with Plunkett to the last, saved the day at Erego also. Two such ordeals so gallantly sustained by one battalion deserve prompt recognition. Honour to the survivors is a tribute to tbe fallen. Mullah's Advance on Galadi. A Renter's telegram from Aien, dated Tuesday, says :— A rumour is current here that the Mullah has attacked the British column at Galadi, and has been repulsed with heavy loss. The British losses are stated to have been considerable. If the foregoing report proves to be true, the Mullah has assumed the offensive, and the situa tion in Somaliland may become much more grave even than recent events have indicated. As recently an Tuesday it was shown that great difficulty was being experienced by General Manning in maintainingcommunication with the Abyssinian column. Nothing has been received for some time, a regular exchange of despatches proving impossible. The "olumn was, however, believed to be advancing on Gergolubi, which is some miles beyond Galadi, and between which place and Galadi Plunkett's force was annihil- ated. Latest information shows that Col. Cobbe, whose position after Plnnkett's defeat was for a time so precarious, was remaining at Galadi, General Manning, the general officer command- ing the expedition, having gone to Galkayu with a small force to snnerintend the rolling up of details on the Oobia line. There is every reason to believe that before his departure General Manning had collected at Galadi some of the various details and sick scattered about the country. It has all along been recognised that the recent victories of the Mullah might embolden him to take an aggressive step and attack the various outpoots scattered on the lines of communica- tion, whose safety has doubtless lately been General Manning's chief concern. Recent telegrams have shown that any eventuality might occur in the Galadi region and that apart from recent losses the force at the disposal of General Manning was quite in- sufficient for all practical purposes, as it was much reduced by sickness, and many deaths have resulted from the privations endured. The absolute necessity for "holding the waterholes, escorting caravans, and garrisoning posts on the lines of communication imposed a further drain on the numbers available until the columns operating had dwindled in size to such an ex- tent that they were frequently insufficient to escort the stock captured.

CONSUMPTION CRUSADE. Conference in Paris. Paris. Tuesday.—The second and last sitting of the Congress of the International Bureau for the Prevention of Tuberculosis was held here to-day. Dr. Hillier, of London, read a report on the work of the British National Association for the Pre- vention of Consumption. The Congress resolved to appoint a sub-committee to consiaer the best 'I' way in which to approach the different Govern- ments and local authorities with a view to induc- ing them to take measures for the suppre&sion of indiscriminate expectoration. A second resolution was passed in favour of strongly urging upon all countries represented on the International Association that steps should be taken for giving instruction in Universities and schools in laws governing the spread of infections disease, with special refer- ence to tuberculosis as the most fatal of them alL-Reuter.

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I Bulgarian War Cries. EUROPEAN SYMPATHY WANING. Heavy Fighting Reported. In diplomatic circles at Constantinople, reports the" Oaily Telegraph," the events at Salonika are considered to be the death-blow to European sympathy towards the Macedonians, who, instead of seconding the efforts of the Powers to introduce reforms, perpetrate outrages against their would-be helpers. Ths authorities at Salonika are behaving extraordinarily well. They are preventing any interference on the part of the population with the ODcratlons of tbe police, who have discovered bombs in many houses, and they shoot anyone resisting arrest or caught rod-handed. Europe will undoubtedly blame this procedure but diplomats at Con- stantinople say that the Macedonian committees can only be considered as wild animals, and treated accordingly, and any European nation would act in the same manner. Intended to B!ow Up the Town. Paris, Saturday.—A telegram received here from Salollikastates that tbe police, when en- gaged in making arrests,discovered that trenches bad been dug and mines laid under the chief quarters of the town. It appears that the revo- lutionists, who were provided with dynamite in large quantities, intended to blow up the whole town. By force of circumstances, however, they were compelled to act before their preparations were completed. The danger is averted, but it is feared that the Turkish population will be- come infuriated. The arrival of the foreign men-of-war is hailed with satisfaction by the Europeans in the town. Three hundred comi- tadjis are said to have been killed, while the number of those arrested is estimated at 1,000. -Reuter. Arrival of Foreign Warships. Salonika, Saturday.—A quantity of nitro- glycerine with fuse, wires, electric lamp, and a complete apparatus for the manufacture of ex- plosive bombs, all of English make. have been discovered in a shoemaker's shop communicating with the Ottoman Bank building by an under ground passage, The total number of Bulgarians killed in the disorders is probably a hundred. The Austrian battleship Habsburg, the coast defence ironclads Wioa and Budapest and the torpedo gunboat Magnet arrived to-day. It is feared that the arrival of foreign warships will encourage the Bulgarians and irritate the Turks, who have hitherto behaved well. Two battalions of Konish Redifs have jut arrived from Smyrna.—Reuter. Constantinople, Saturday.—According tOSomà consular reports it is estimated that 400 persons were killed and wounded in the affrays between the troops and the Bulgarian revolutionaries at Salonika. but the exact number has not yet been definitely ascertained. Italian warships have re- ceived orders to proceed to Salonika the majority of the foreigners at that place beintr subjects either of Austria or Italy. The French torpedo despatch boat Condor has also received similar orders. Apart from these movements it is doubtful whether the other Powers will send warships.—Reuter. Bomb Throwers Lynched. Cologne, Saturday.—The Koelniche Zei- tung publishes a telegram of to-day's date from Salonika stating that several persons were caught in the streets there yesterday with dynamite in their possession. Some of these who threw bombs at random were attacked by an infuriated crowd and killed. Numerous arrests were made. A vigorous resistance was apparently encountered by the police, as several hundred persons were killed.—Reuter. Constantinople, Saturday. — According to des- patches from Salonika, dated yesterday evening there has been no distnrbanceof order there since the preceding day. The branch of the Ottoman Bank at Salonika reopened for business yester- day morning after only 24 hours' interruption.— Renter. Salonika, Monday.-—A severe engagement between Turkish troops and a revolutionary band is reported to have taken place in the Monastir district, with considerable losses on both sides. Ten Turkish officers are said to have been wounded. ambulance waggons are pro- ceeding to Monastir,—Reuter. Vienna, Monday.—An account of the outrages at Salonika given to-day by an eye-witness shows that a second series of outrages was only prevented by the timely discovery of the plans of the conspirators. An Italian woman living near the Ottoman Bank had let her rooms to a single man, who gave the name of George Oonrdan, and said he wanted to stay there for a year. He was out all day, and all night was hard at work indoors with some friends who visited him. No parcels were brought into the rooms, and the uvnamite which undoubtedly found its way inside must have been concealed about the persons of Jourdan and his friends. On the night of the explosions, which were preceded by the cutting off of the town's gas sup- ply, Jourdan returned home jllst after the Otto- man Bank had taken fire. He was without his fez, and though composed be was evidently dead tired. Tl next morning he left the house in a.n entirely different costume with a straw hat. The landlady noting the disguise suspected her lodger, and visited his room, where a heavy locked port- manteau confirmed her suspicion. She notified the police, and after Jonrden returned saying that be expected visitors 30 soldiers with an officer surrounded the honae. Three of Jonrdan's friends who came with heavy parcels were admitted without" suspecting a trap. The officer then knocked and asked for Joardan, who promised to come down with his friends. They destroyed a number of papers. and then pocketing two bombs each and arming themselves with revolvers two of the men ap- peared on the terrace. They finng the bombs where they guessed the soldiers were concealed. After the third bomb was thrown the soldiers fired at the men and wounded them. Jourdan then blew his brains out. The second man jumped to the ground and shot himself, ex- claiming, Thus Bulgarians die." The third and fourth men threw bombs from the roof of the bouse. They were shot dead by the soldiers. Gn the first evening one Bulgarian threw 15 botrfbs before he was killed. Four other Bulgarians died with him.— Central News. Tragic and Terrible Incidents. With reference to the Bulgarian plot against Salonika aN Central News telegram gives farther details of the diabolical scheme. The police, says the message, discoveied a mine and subterranean gallery constructed for the purpose of blowing up the Ottoman Bank the Turkish military post, and almost the entire foreign quarter. The gallery was commenced from a carpenter a shop opposite the bank. It was two metres hieh and one metre broad, and cased in wood In the gallery were found dynamite and electric batteries and other apparatus for firing the mine A widespread and frightful catastrophe was solely averted by the premature explosion of a large bomb in the street above the gallery whicL caused the underground passage to cave in and broke tue wires leading from the batteries to the mine. Renter's telegrams, despatched from Salonika on Friday last and received nnly yesterday, on the subject of the bomb outrages, report that the Mulchtars went through the different quarters of the town on the previous night calling on the people to remain quietly in their houses, and not to run into the streets if they heard noises, nor even to come to their windows. In passing through the streets the Vali frequently addressed the people, telling them they were right to be calm, for the Government had plenty of troops not only to defend its friends, but to attack ite enemies as well. The Turks answered by bran- dishing their daggers and shouting" Long livf our Padishah." A wave of excitement passed over the town about midday when a bomb factory was dis- covered. Five of the manufacturers woet found installed in a house kept by an Italian woman in the Frank quarter near the b""k. When summoned to surrender they threw several bombs. Being vigorously attacked, two of them were killed, two committed suicide, and the fifth was taken. The house has been sealed up. Tragic and terrible incidents were not wanting. Very sad was the case of Mrs Trumpler, a Swis? lady, who, after trying in vain all night to pass along the strictly-guarded streets to the placa where she feared her husband had been killed, found him at last, at 5 in the morning, lying dead and stripped of all his valuables. He had been killed by the fall of the German Kegel Ohilf building. A French subiect called upon the authorities to arrest three Bulgarians, who had taken refugr in his bouse. The soldiers forced their way in. wrecking the house, and killed the Bulgarians the presence of their unwilling hosts. Au Austrian battleship and a torpeùo-bow, destroyer have just come in. More foreigu war- ships are expected. The Vali is reported to br furious at this. Sanguinary Battle. Paris, Tuesday.—A telegram has been re<»ivec from Constantinople stating that an ent-ountei took place at Okrida, on the 2ndinst., between t strong band of insurgents and a battalion of Turkish troops. Seventy revolutionaries wer< killed and 21 wounded. The Imperial troopt lost 100 men killed and ten oracers and si soldiers wounded.—Reater.

OFF TO CANADA. Lord Strathcona's Comfort. Lord Strathcona addressed a party of about 30C emigrants at Euston Station on Tuesday Digbt preparatory to their taking the midnight trait, for Liverpool, where they will embark to-day iot Canada. He asked them to remember they wert not going to a foreign country, but to anothe: part of England, inhabited by fciends foil of goodwill towards them. They would have pient" of good, honest, wholesome work, and if any oi them imagined they were "oing to a place wherv they would have less work to do than here U would be better for them at the laat moment t4 stay in England. But those who would do theft I best to succeed could not fail to prosper. It Canada they wonld have all school and chnzct facilities, and in education would have theoppo« tunity to give their children the best they couli possibly have. He expressed the hope that the; would be welcomed in Canada, and assured tlua that they would be received by those who iufc the moat friendly feelings towards them.