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THE REVOLUTION IN BRAZIL. BUENOS AYRHS, Saturday. According to advices from Rio de Janeiro, the foreign Ministers there are endeavouring to smooth away the diffi- culties that have arisen between the Brazilian and Portuguese Governments owing to the insurgent officers having been received on Portu- guese men-of-war.—On arriving at Cnrytiba. the Government troops found that the place had been evacuated by the insurgents.
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FRANCE AND SIAM. PARIS, Satnrclay.-In pursuance of the decision of the French Government to submit to a Court of Appeal the judgment of the Court at Bangkok, by which the Siamese mandarin Phra Yot was acquitted of the charge of murdering Mr Grosgurin, the French Colonial Administrator, M. Casimu- Perier, the Premier, and M. Boulanger, the Minister for the Colonies, have now selected the French Judges who are to con- stitute this Court of Appeal. In conformity with the convention between France and Siam, the President and two of the judges will be Frenchmen, and there will also be two Siamese judges. The Court will sit at Bangkok.
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REPORTED DEATH OF THE PRESIDENT OF PERU. LIMA, Saturday.—A change for the worse occurred last night in the illness of President Bermudez, and the patient's condition is now again very grave. General uneasiness continues I on account of the elections to be held to-morrow. LATER. The strictest secrecy is observed regarding the state of President Bermudez. A report gained currency that he died this morning, and that Dr. Valcareel, the civic candidate for the Presidency, is a refugee on board H.M.S. Garnet. Business is completely suspended, and the situation inspires anxiety.
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FIGHTING IN SAMOA. WASHINGTON, Saturday.—With reference to the news received of fighting in Samoa, Mr Morgan, chairman of the Foreign Affairs Com- mittee of the Senate, declares that the tripartite agreement regarding that group is an entangling alliance, and should be terminated. -Beztter.
EXCITEMENT AT MONTE CARLO.
EXCITEMENT AT MONTE CARLO. REMARKABLE LUCK. MONTE CARLO, Saturday.—Great excitement was caused at the Casino last night by the remarkable luck attending the playing of a well- known Hungarian habitue. He won 26,000in two successive coups, having staked maximums in both tableaux on No, 17, which turned up in each case.—Renter.
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LOVE TRAGEDY IN A TRAIN. Early on Friday morning, as the porters en- gaged at the Montparnasse Railway Sta- tion were examining the express which had just come in from Versailles, they discovered the apparently lifeless bodies of a young man and woman in a second-class compartment Near each body a revolver was lying. The couple were removed at once to the Necker Hospital, were they were restored to consciousness. A letter was found in one of the pockets of the young man, which threw full light on the tragedy m the train. The two were lovers, and thad been spend- ing a few days in the country. Their funds had run short, and they accordingly re- solved to shoot themselves while returning to Paris, where they would be obliged to separate. The young man is a jeweller, and his companion is married to a tradesman of the Rue de Richelieu. Their injuries are severe, both having lodged bullets in their breasts.
INTERNATIONAL YACHT RACES…
INTERNATIONAL YACHT RACES AT NICE. NICE, Saturday.—In spite of cloudy weather, combined with a stronsr easterly wind which pre- vailed here to-day, it was decided to hold the yacht race which had been postponed since Monday last. The contest was at- tended by an accident which fortunately, however, had no fatal result. As the yacht Blue Rock was off Villefranche she was struck by a squall. The steward, Mr Frederick Graham, who was sitting aft, was hurled over- board by the ropes of the mainsail, in which his legs had got entangled. A boat was immediately lowered, and Mr Graham was picked up after some difficulty amid the intense excitemenb of the spectators who were watching the race from the shore. Mr Graham was badly bruised, but is now doing well. The other yachts continued the race, which finished in a very spirited manner, the seas washing over the vessels, whose masts inclined frequently to an angle of thirty degrees. The Walkyrie crossed the line half a length ahead of the Oretta, but owing to the handicap the latter yacht won the race, the Walkyrie being second, and the Cygnet third.
EXTRAORDINARY OUTBREAK IN…
EXTRAORDINARY OUTBREAK IN CAROLINA. OPPOSITION TO THE LIQUOR LAWS. SEVERE FIGHTING-THE CON- STABULARY IN DANGER. NEW YORK, Saturday Morning.—A serious condition of affairs prevails in South Carolina, where fresh restrictions have recently been brought into force regarding the. sale of intoxicating liquors at Darlington! Yesterday 18 constables who were seeking to enforce the new liquor laws came into conflict with the people. Revolvers were used on both sides, two citizens and two constables being shot I dead. Several bystanders who had taken no part in the fighting were wounded, '1 The citizens were rapidly reinforced, aud the constables seeing that they were in danger of being surrounded, fled to the swamps. The feeling against them was so strong that prac- tically the whole of ;tthe able bodied men in the town joined in the pursuit, and the latest information is that the constables are hopelessly hemmed in, and the infuriated citizens threaten to slaughter the whole force at daybreak this morning. The Sheriff called out the Militia to protect the police, but their numbers were few, and they were powerless. News of the outbreak rapidly spread through- out the State, and the excitement became intense. The hostile feeling is mamly directed against the governor, who is held to be responsible for the obnoxious liquor regulations. At Columbia and Wilmington armed bands of citizens are preparing to destroy the State dis- pensaries, where liquor is sold medicinally. At two o'clock this morning an angry mob at Florence looted the dispensary, scattering and destroying all the contents., NEW YORK, Saturday (Later).—No fur- ther definite information has reached here from Darlington, South Carolina, but from the known temper of the people little hope is entertained that they will spare the lives of the constables who are now surrounded in the swamp. The whole trouble has arisen from the law passed by the State Legislature prohibiting the sale of intoxicating fiquors by any person other than the State dispensaries. Governor Tillmann was especially active in enforcing this law, and the 18 constables who came into conflict with the people had discovered a house where whisky was being illicitly sold. It was while resisting the attempts of the police to arrest the persons in the house that the lighting first commenced. The State dispensaries besfdes selling liquors medicinally, also supply ail comers, under certain restrictions, with such liquor as they may require.
"BOMB" SCARE AT BLACKHEATH.
"BOMB" SCARE AT BLACK- HEATH. A scare was created at Blackheath on Saturday, when it became known that a supposed bomb had been discovered at the Three Tuns Hotel in Blackheath village, which is about a mile from the scene of the explosion in Greenwich Park, where Martial Bourdin was killed. It appears that between two and three o'clock on Friday afternoon a gentleman was about to enter the saloon bar of the hotel, when he saw lying on the floor in a narrow passage a mysterious looking parcel. He immediately informed the landlord, Mr Charles Mead, of his discovery, and Mr Mead at once came out and opened the package. Seeing that it contained a bottle in which were inserted a brass tube and what appeared to be a fuse, which had presumably been lighted and since extinguished, he pulled out the latter and sent for the police. On the arrival of the authori- ties the parcel was placed in the hands of a con- stable and removed to Lee Police-station, where, as a necessary precaution, it was immersed in a pail of water. Rumour suggested that the bottle contained fulminate of mercury, but on an exami- ¡ nation being made it was found to contain screws, nails, stones,-and the buckle-ends of straps, inter- mixed with what is described by the police as coal-dust. The discovery of what was at first supposed to be an infernal machine naturally caused considerable alarm among the inhabitants of the quiet village.
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MORE ROWDYISM IN CORK. In consequence of the protest forwarded to the Chief Secretary in reference to inadequate pro- tection afforded members of the Open-air Evan- gelistic Mission, exceptional interest was centred in Sunday's street preaching. The police were more active than usual in keeping back the mob. Notwithstanding this the evangelists received rough usage, one of their number, Buchanan, being badly wounded on the temple with a stone. A spectator who protested against the usage they received was followed and beaten. Considerable commotion and excitement prevail, and it took large police force, including mounted men, t clear the streets. No arrests were made.
REV. PEDR WILLIAMS RESIGNS.
REV. PEDR WILLIAMS RESIGNS. We hear on good authority, says the Star, that the Rev. Pedr Williams has placed his resigna- tion of the pastorate in the hands of the deacons of Lower Clapton Congregational Church. A meeting of the church members will be held this week to consider the matter. At present there 1S a pretty general desire to refuse to accept ;!l\ ugWT; :Uld ifc is extremely probable that Mi Williams will continue to be the pastor.
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== DEATH OF A LA DY IN THE BALL-ROOM, Shortly after midnight on Saturday, while a ball m connection with the National Teacher^ Congress was in progress at the Skating Rink. Earisfort- errace, Dublin, Miss Sarah Leeney diately. maSW°°n died ah»ost imme
--THE DATE OF THE BUDGET.
THE DATE OF THE BUDGET. n 1?fvL°>bby (,representative Of the Times states a he date for the introduction of the Budget ir £ trnabSO,Ute!yfiXed' bUb Mi^fcers thtfc th w ai'rangements in the anticipation st wm 5°USe W:° b° Pkced Possession of 16th CDUrt s Proposals on Monday, April
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MINERS' EIGHT HOURS BILL.
MINERS' EIGHT HOURS BILL. MR D. A. THOMAS, M.P., INTER- VIEWED. Mr D. A. Thomas, M.P. (says the Pall Mall Gazette), has again blocked the Bill for procuring a maximum working day of eight hours from bank to bank for coal miners, which will be intro- duced by Mr Roby on the 25th of next month'. He takes a strong view of the impracticability of the proposal put forward by Mr Roby, Mr Woods, Mr Abraham, and others, and in an interview recently with our Parliamentary correspondent, he explained his objections to the measure. "First," he said, "let me make a few com- ments on the interview with Mr Sam Woods which appeared recently. There were two refer- ences to myself in it to which I must take excep- tion. In disputing: my title to speak for South Wales in this matter he disputes that to which I have never laid claim, while with characteristic modesty he claims himself to 'speak for the whole country.' I am content to speak for my constituents, the Merthyr boroughs, the largest mining constituency in the United Kingdom. Judging, however, from the number of unso- licited expressions, I have no hesitation in saying that my objections to theBill in its present form are SHARED BY A LARGE PROPORTION OF THE MINERS in other parts of the coalfield—notably in the Rhondda Valley and I think I can go further and say that the number of those opposed to the hard-and-fast principle of the Bill has very much increased during the past twelve months. Then, again, Mr Woods attributes to me the suggestion that eight hours from bank to bank would reduce the actual working hours at the face of the coal to about five per day. What I suggested, or rather stated, was that in South Wales eight hours from bank to bank would mean about five hours' work, not at the face of the coal, but of coal getting." "How do you arrive at this estimate, Mr Thomas?" In tlii& way. A good deal of the collier's time is occupied at the face in setting props, timbers, and cogs, in ripping top and cutting bottom, and repairs and generally in incidental work other than actual coal getting. If this time is deducted, and also that occupied by a collier in getting to and fro between the pit bottom and his stall, a distance in some cases of a couple of miles, and also the time occupied in going up and down the shaft, getting his eye right, his lamp locked, and his meals, my state- ment will be found to be well within the mark." Are your objections to the Bill entirely on the ground of its impracticability ?" Certainly, my objections are not theoretical," replied Mr Thomas and I may add that in a large colliery in the Rhondda Valley in which I am interested, the eight hours bank-to-bank system with double shift was tried a couple of years ago, and after twelve months' experience the workmen in a body asked to be allowed to return to the old arrangement. I am convinced," said Mr Thomas in conclusion, of the unworlc- ableness of the scheme contained in the Bill, and opposition to it in the House is growing."
SCOTCH DISESTABLISHMENT.
SCOTCH DISESTABLISHMENT. The defeat of the Unionist candidate at Leith Burghs, the Border Burghs, and Berwickshire, writes an Edinburgh correspondent, sounds the death knell of the Established Church in Scot- land. In each of the three elections Disestablish- ment was made the teat question, and the new members have been returned to Parliament with the express purpose of giving their assist, ance and their votes against the main- tenance of the State Church. The sup- porters of Establishment sre forced to admit after the result of these elections that the Church of Scotland no longer possesses the majority of the electorate among its members and adherents even in the south-east of Scotland, where its strength was supposed to lie, and that the prin- ciples of Voluntaryism have now gained the day. All that they have to hope for m the future is that the three leading Presbyterian Churches- the present Established Church, the Free Church, and the United Presbyterian Church—may be in time united in one grand Presbyterian denomin- ation and this is practically what the great Established Church demonstration, held in Edinburgh last Thursday, had as its chief end in view.
WALES'S WEAKNESS.
WALES'S WEAKNESS. The weakness of Wales in the labour move- ment (says the Weekly Dispatch) is resulting in a series of bickerings which are more harmful to trade than a fair stand-up fight. The part which the Welsh miner played in tho late strike was rather ignominious, and his blame in bringing it I about was considerable. Ever since peace was restored iu the Midlands Wales has been in a state of chronic eruption, and last week another of these local disputes, happily since ended, broke out at Pontypridd. All this is the result of inefficient organisation. The Welsh miner has not yet learned the lesson that weak, isolated unions make disputes, whilst strong, federated ones prevent them. As long as he sticks to his sliding-scale arrangements so long will unionism be nothing but a source of weakness to Wales. We regret that the many speeches in favour of the Miners' Federation which were delivered in the Principality last year seem to have been followed by so little practical work. If the Welsh miner could see his wider interests, and sink what he erroneously believos to be his individual liberty, he would find himself free from his bickerings, and the Welsh coal industry would be more flourishing than it is.
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THE REVIVAL OF TRADE. The returns issued on Saturday show that the I total sum paid into the Exchequer and to the local taxation accounts for the quarter ending I Saturday amounted to £ 34,316,218, against £ 31,570,775 for the corresponding period of last year for the whole ending ou Saturday the total was £98,2;7,362, against £ 97,609,579. As compared with the several quarters of the pre- ceding year there were decreases of total revenue in the periods ending Juno, September, and December, but an extraordir.arP increase ot :£2,745,443 in the quarter ending Saturday, the uet increase on ti) L- year beiug £ 687,783.
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THE DEAN OF LLANDAFF'S ILLNESS. The bulletin issued on Saturday was as follows: I There was a slight recovery of bodily strength, but the patient remains very prostrate."
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THE DIVORCE COURT.
THE DIVORCE COURT. REMARKABLE CASES DOWN FOR HEARING. On Saturday was issued the official list of probate and matrimonial suits to be tried during the ensuing sittings, which commence on Tuesday. The number amounts to 223. The only special jury action fixed for trial on that date, before the Lord Chief Justice of Eng- land, by arrangement, is that of Gwynne- Vaughan v. Gwynne-Vaughan and Griffiths. The case is rumoured to be one of an extra- ordinary character. The petitioner and the respondent are members of one of the best-known Welsh families, while the co-respondent is an eminent South Wales physician of mature years. Mr Lockwood, Q.C., and MrSearle will represent the petitioner Mr R. Terrell and Mr Serjeant the respondent and Sir E. Clarke, Q.C., Mr Barnard, and Mr Ivor Bowen will appear for Dr. Griffiths. Amongst the theatrical case3. are those of Shine v. Shine, Devereux v. Devereux, and Rogers v. Rogers and Rose. In regard to the last-mentioned, the petition is that of Mr John Russell Rogers, theatrical manager, the respon- dent being better known as Miss Minnie Palmer, of lIIy Sweetheart fame. The co-respondent is stated to be a wealthy baronet. Damages are claimed.
KOSSUTH AND HIS FAMILY.
KOSSUTH AND HIS FAMILY. BUDA-PESTH, Saturday.—The funeral service on the re.interment of the remains of the wife and daughter of the late M. Kossuth wa.s cele- brated here at 10 o'clock this morning. The ceremony was preceded by an impressive service in the church, which was draped in black. The chief mourners present included the sons of the deceased, Frau Rutkay, and other relatives. Numerous members of Parliament, several deputations, and many ladies in deep mourning also attended. After the remains had been blessed by the officiating clergy- man, the coffins, which were covered with a pro- fusion of magnificent wreaths, were placed on two cars, each drawn by four horses. The procession then formed aud started for the cemetery, the route to which was lined by immense crowds. No speeches were delivered at the grave. To-day there is a continuous stream of people wending their way to the National Museum, where Louis Kossuth's remains are lying in state.
IMPRESSIVE CEREMONY.
IMPRESSIVE CEREMONY. BUDAPEST, Sunday,—The funeral of the late M. Kossuth, which took place here to-day, was one of the most solemn ceremonies ever seen in the Hungarian capital. All the streets from the National Museum—where the body lay in state- to the cemetery were densely lined with people, while every window and even every houseroof was black with sightseers, many who could not obtain any other place climbing the trees lining the roadway. Every place of business was closed. The visitors from the provinces are estimated to have numbered half-a-million, while there were also about a thousand deputations with wreaths and banners, all the members of which were dressed in black. The funeral ceremony began at 10 o'clock, in the vestibule of the National Museum, in the presence of the Lutheran Bishops, and deputations from the House of Magnates and all parties in the Lower House. After the singing of the National Anthem, the Lutheran Bishop of Sarkany delivered an ad- dress extolling the services of the deceased in creating the liberty of Hungary. The speech on behalf of the Lower House of the Diet was made by the celebrated Hungarian novelist Maurus Jokai. who declared thxt Kossuth had sacrificed himself for his native land. He established freedom of the press, and laid the foundations of the democracy. M. Jokai in touching words then took a final farewell of the patriot's remains, all present being deeply moved. The Burgomaster of Budapest, speaking on behalf of the city, declared that the Hungarian capital must ever be grateful to the deceased patriot, and that the grave of the great Kossuth would become from to-day a. place of pilgrimage for the whole of Hungary. The coffin was placed on a funeral car drawn by eight horses, and the procession started for the cemetery. Immediately following the funeral care were 20 special cars for the wreaths, which numbered some 2,500. As the cortege progressed the choirs sung national airs and songs, specially dedicated to the deceased patriot. The cemetery was reached at two o'clock, and speeches were then made. After the funeral exeryone returned to the town, and the streets were thronged with people.—Renter.
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THE PROSPECT OF A PARTIAL DISARMAMENT. The Spectator says We wonder how much truth there is in the rumour which has suddenly spread throughout the Continent that the Great Powers are secretly discussing the possibility of some arrangement which would secure an enduring peace. There may be some, for it will be observed that the rumour does not point to the extinction of war or the disbandment of armies or any other dreamy project of philanthropists, but to an arrange- ment to be made by courts and diplo- matists under which, as under any other treaty, wars bad to be made Jess probable, and the preparation for it less burdensome to the nations. Moreover, it is certain that the kings and statesmen who, on executive questions, still govern the world are all in favour of peace, and fretting greatly under che enormous outlay which the present situation demands: Two of the great States at least—Germany and Italy—know that their very unity is endangered by the excessive military demands while a third—France knows that the extent of her tether in peace times is very nearly reached.
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UNDERMANNING OF SHIPS. SUBJECT THAT DEMANDS ATTENTION. There was no mention (says the Star) of undermanning among the subjects on which the deputation of shipowners on Friday addressed the President of the Board of Trade. The omission was rectified by the President himself. With the terrible story of the cruise of the Port Yarrock still ringing in hi" ears, Mr Mundella could not meet a representa- tive body of shipowners without stating that this question of undermanning would have to be faced. The head of a, great public department must indeed teel strongly on a subject when he declares that he almost regrets that the motion for the adjournment of the House to consider it was not successful. Of this Mr Mundella and the Ghamber of Shipping may feel sure that the strong impressions as to the urgency of protecting ships' crews against the rapacity of owners reflect the growing opinion of the public, and that the sooner shipowners co- operate with the department in removing this dishonour from British shipping, the better it will be for themselves.
A REPRIEVE ORDERED.
A REPRIEVE ORDERED. A Liverpool correspondent telegraphs :—A com- munication was received by thegovernorofWaltcn Gaol on Saturday from the Home Office order ing a reprieve in the case of the man Hodgins, lying under sentence of death for the murder of his paramour at Manchester.
A WOMAN TO BE EXECUTED.
A WOMAN TO BE EXECUTED. The woman Walber, who is also under sentence, of death for the murder of her husband at Liver- pool, will be executed on Monday by Billington., No reporters are to be admitted to the execution.
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A recruit was enlisted in Mid-Lanarkshire.last week who was 6fb. Sin. in hwgbt.
OLD AGE PENSION BILLS.
OLD AGE PENSION BILLS. Colonel Palmer, Mr Hayes Fisher, and two other members have just intro- duced an Old Age Pension Bill, which, doubtless, says the London Echo, they have no expectation of carrying, but which will serve to show their benevolent intentions. They would provide all old age pension of 7s per week for every person of 65 who cannot earn the wages of his or her calling, and shall make a declara- tion that the pension is needed. The only conditions are that the applicant shall not have been convicted of crime for fifteen years, nor of drunkenness for ten years, and that applicant shall not have received poor-law relief. There are supplementary provisions for those who have made partial arrange- ments through friendly and other societies. Mr Booth's scheme was calculated to cost 17 millions a year for England and Wales, but as the pensions under the new scheme are larger, the probable cost would be 20 millions, minus a saving in the poor-rate. But where is the money to come from ? Simply by the creation of a new rate.
PROPOSED STATUE OF IMR GLADSTONE.
PROPOSED STATUE OF MR GLADSTONE. It is the intention of local members of the Liberal party (says the Yorkshire Post) to erect a ¡ monument to Mr Gladstone in Leeds to marl: the right hen. gentleman's services to the country. To further the project a meeting took place in the Leeds and County Liberal Club on Friday night, but it was adjourned without any definite conclusion being arrived at, there being a difference of opinion as to the precise form which the proposed memorial should assume. I Some of those present suggested a bust, while others favoured the erection of a statue in a public II place.
ROMFORD. !
ROMFORD. On fcaturcUv Mr A. Money Wiram drove II through the constituency, accompanied by Mr T. W.Russell, M.P., and a large number of his prominent supporters. Conservative meetings were held in various parts of the division. That held in the Cann Hall-road Board School in the evening was very disorderly, not a single speaJcer I being heard within afew feet of the platform. Sir Ellis Ashmead-Bartlett was in attendance to address the meeting, but left without having been called upon. For upwards of half an hour the candidate endeavoured to obtain a hearing.
WISBECH.
WISBECH. A Wisbech correspondent telegraphs that but one working day now remains in the contest in Wisbech Division, and the arrangements of both political parties for the poll are practically com- pleted. The Conservative candidate visited various parts of the division on Saturday. He has caused to be distributed throughout the divi- sion a reply to accusations by lVIr Brand and his supporters against himself (Mr Stopford Sack- ville) in respect of votes which he gave when in Parliament, and he brings counter charges against Mr Brand. The Liberals have been taking active steps to put an end to the insults which have beeu offered to Mrs Brand, and at Wisbech on Saturday evening a speaker on behalf of the Conservative candidate was hustled and had to beat a retreat. The Liberal campaign will be wound up by a meeting at March. An appeal to the labourers has been issued by Mr Joseph Arch, M.P., in which he commends Mr Brand's labours on their behalf in the House of Commons, and calls upon every labourer to vote for the Liberal candidate.
MID-LANARK.
MID-LANARK. Mr Davitt is strenuously supporting the candi datura of Mr Caldwell, the Liberal candidate for Mid-Lanark. Speaking on Saturday at Stone- field, Mr Davitt said Mr Smellie, the Labour candidate, had been misled. Every vote given for him would be a vote given for the Tory. The Labour party had a great open-air demon- stration on Saturday. Mr Caldwell addressed four meetings and Mr Harrington Stuart two.
THE NEW MEMBER FOR MONT-I…
THE NEW MEMBER FOR MONT- I GOMERYSHIRE. Mr A. C. Humphreys-Owens, the newly-elected member for Montgomeryshire, has decided that it will not be necessary for him, in consequence of his Parliamentary duties, to resign his position as chairman of the Montgomeryshire County Council.
WHY THE MAJORITY WAS REDUCED.
WHY THE MAJORITY WAS REDUCED. A correspondent writes :—It is useless to con- ceal the fact that the result of this election is not satisfactory. The attempts made to attribute the reduction in the Liberal majority to this or that cause may or may not be true. But otjtc great factor which materially contributed to reduce the majority should not be overlooked, and the Liberal party shouid take a lesson from it, viz., that Mr Wiiliai7).s-W3Tnn owes his good position at the poll to the fact that he engaged the services of an able and experienced ,taff of speakers, who could and did effectively address their fellow-countrymen iu the VerlJaClar. I refer to Messrs T. Marchant Williams, B.A., H. Tobit Evans, J.P., D. Morgan James. IxA and Henry Otven, formerly Unionist candidate for Merionethshire. These men being old hands knew the task they had to perform, and posing as Welsh Nationalists energetically threw themselves into the fray. Over-confidence is always a. source of danger, and I believe that the Liberals of Mont- goineryshire, like those of many other eon- stituencies in Wales, regarded their position, as unassailable. These speakers visited districts where Welsh meetings in the Conservative interest had never been held before, and by plausible and specious talk gained many converts to their party. The tactics pursued by these Welshmen are also worthy of record. Having evidently carefully studied the reports of the 1\ speeches previously delivered by the Liberals in the places they visited, they assiduously devoted themselves to the task of making the most of any ¡ injudicious or indiscreet casual observation which fell from their opponents. This they frequently turned to Mr Wynn's advantage with good effect. Their dexterity ab, in avoiding real Welsh questions was most astounding. 1 men- tion these facts in order to prepare Liberal workers in other Welsh constituencies for tactics which have but lately been introduced into Welsh elections by the Conservative party.
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THE "RD VIRGIN OF ANARCHY." LOUISE MICHEL ON SOCIALISTS { AND ANARCHISTS." Louise Michel, the Red Virgin of Anarchy," has been explaining to an interviewer the difference between the aims nnd aspirations of the Socialists and the Anarchists. The Red Virgin (says the Daily Graphic) is no longer I as young as when she cheered the drooping spirits of the defeated Communists in 1870-1 nursed the sick and wounded among them and, after ¡ flight, surrendered to save her aged mother from being shot, while she herself went to New Caledonia as a convict. After ex- plaining that the present generation was wit- nessing the death ;<.gony of the whole world, Louise Michel said :—;t The Socialists think that by putting other men in the places ot the rascals who govern us, the desired result would be obtained. When I say that, I am thinking of France, uow governed by a set of men more I cruel and more carried away by fear than Behanzin, King of Dahomey. The Socialists think that'by their self-sacrifice end disinterested- ness the condition of mankind c<tfi be improved. The Anarchists hold, on the J( ontrary, that no j, matter what set of rulers goverr: the State, they would be helples for good, no matter how excel- •lent their intentions."
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AFFAIRS OF THE INTER- NATIONAL COAL CO. SPECIAL MEETING OF SHARE- HOLDERS. On Saturday an extraordinary general meet. p1" shareholders of the International Coal, Company was held in the Angel Hotel, Cardiff.: for the purpose of considering the report by the consultativecommittae regarding the position of the company, and the relationship to the com. pany and the agents, Messrs Powiey, Thomas, and bompary, together with the directors' reply. Mr r. or^ P'efe'c^e<^> and the other directors present were Messrs Tudor Crawsbay: E. Franklin lhomas, H. A. Huzzey, and John Davies. There was a considerable attendance of shareholders.-The Chairman having stated that the report by the consultative committee and tne directors reply had been circulated, said it was for themeeting to consider what course to take. Mr Frank Jamas, Cowbridge a«ked if the chairman had no proposition or explanation to make.—1 he Cnairman replied in the negative, remarKmg tiie directors had received the report of the committee and other in- formation, and satisfied with the position of affairs.—Mr Williams, of Aberkenfin- wished to ask Mr 1. Thomas several quesl tions, including what, was the condition ol the colliery in August, 1892, but Mr Thomas declined to be, as he said, catechised by Mr Williams, and the Chairman explained that Mr Williams would be answered after he had put the whole of his questions. Mr Williams then wished to know where the £10,000 for putting the col- liery in repair went to last year, what commis- sions Mr Thomas got, and where he got them. He mads charges against the engineer and manager and, after going into figures, said he would like to know where Mr Franklin Thomas gothis commission from.—Mr Williamsadded that there was a deficiency of £43,017 in three years.— The Chairman said he would not descend to follow Mr Williams in his wild statements, and he surprised that the committe" should have allowed him to make them.—Mr T. Goldsworthy strongly resented the assertion that the committee 1iiitf anythmg to do with Mr Williams' figures.—Mt 1 rank James asked how the amounts paid commission appeared to be in excess of 5 per cent. and 4 per cent.—The Secretary said there was nothing in the absurd statement they had just heard. The calculations with regard to commis. sion had been worked out with the utmost exacti- tude. The method adopted involved a great deal of labour, but the result was that they got the absolute and exact commission. Mr Williams would not have made his statement if he hac' understood the figures. There were, he explained at length, deductions for discount on actua.' sales for waggon hire and railway tolls, which made the amounts absolutely and not approximately — what they appeared to be on the balance sheets.—Mr James sub- mitted that the explanation was that they paid percentage on the gross price, and that was entered in the printed accounts, which showed only the amount received for the coal after deductions.—The Secretary Yes, that is the whole explanation of it.—Mr F. James com- phined of the large amount of commission paid the agents for selling the coal, and called for an explanation as to the relations of Iklessrs. Powiey, Thomas and Co. with the company, objecting that Mr Thomas should be one of the directors of the latter. In conclusion, he proposed that the meeting adopt the report and recommendations of the consultative committee. —Mr T. Golds- worthy, Newport, in seconding the motion, said he could not help thinking that this company, like many others, was very much overshadowed by agency. (Hear, hear.)—Mr F. Thomas (of Powiey, Thomas and Co.) said his firm were the selling agents for the whole of the coal, and they sold it to other people besides themselves at the best prices that could be obtained. Those prices were periodically fixed by the directors in con- sultation with them almost daily. There bad been a charge made that they were selling to themselves as the Park and Taff Companies, but those companies had ceased to exist as far as his firm were concerned. There had been no secrecy, because anyone could see who the shareholders had been. It was untrue that £1,500 had been got for the goodwill of one of the companies; the money was paid for plant.—The Chairman, in reply to a shareholder, said the pitwood supplies were put upon the market, and the lowest tender was accepted.—Mr Wm. Thomas (manager) stated in reply to a shareholder that the colliery was not in a satisfactory condition in August, 1892, on account of faults and their having worked to the boundary, but Mr Williams, an expert, had examined the works, and reported them to be now all right.—Considerable discussion took place as to the manner in which the committee had been formed, and as to the inspection ot Messrs Powiey, Thomas and Company'? books, Mr Thomas stating, with respect to the latter, that the committee were offered an opportunity of seeing them.— The Chairman said he would pnt the resolution. In doing so, he explained that if the motion were passed by a majority of the shareholders, the whole board of directors would retire, as eucb a vote would amount to a want of confidence in them,—There voted for the motion 18, as against 58, three being neutral.—The Chairman declared that the motion had been rejected, and stated that besides the numbers given against it, there were nearly £ll,OOa in proxies on the same side. He had, however, preferred to 'akethe vote of the meeting.—The proceedings were then concluded with a vote of thanks to the chairman.
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SHOCKING ACCIDENT AT SWANSEA. WELL-KNOWN GENTLEMAN THROWN FROM HIS HORSE AND KILLED. A large number of our readers will hear with regret that a well-known and highly respected Swansea gentleman has been the victim of a very shocking accident. We refer to Mr Thomas Glas- brook, of the well-known firm of Glasbrook Bros, and Co., colliery proprietcrs, at Swansea and Gors- einon, and timber merchants, of Swansea. The accident was seen in the dim twilight by only two boys, and, consequently, the exact circumstances are difficult to collect. We learn, however, that Mr Glasbrook, who had been in Swansea most of the day, went, at 8.15 on Saturday evening, to the Rutland Mews (where he was in the habit cf keeping his. horse) with the intention of proceeding home. The ostlei brought out his hunter, which was a fine dart bay, and Mr Glasbrook rode off towards home. He proceeded all right till near Singleton Abbey, the seat of Lord Swansea, and when at Vivian's Stream, where the Mumbles Railway crosses a bridge between the road and the North-Westers Railway embankment, a person on the footpath observed that the horsn was startled, some say by an approaching bicycle, whilst others declare that. the real cause was a passing train on the North. Western Railway. At that time Mr Glasbrook was going along at a quiet pace, and though it would be difficult to speak with certainty in the bad light, he was apparently doing some- thing to his gloves, the reins lying for the moment on the horse's neck. The affrighted animal gave a sudden spring from one side oi the road to the gate, and then again to the Mum. bles line, which is unprotected from the road. Mr Gbsbrcok ma.de a sudden grab for the rems. and it is supposed that whiie he was doing so the horse jibbed, wIth the result; that Mr G.a.ebrook- the horse being then on the line—lost his balance, and fell with great, violence to the ground, hia head striking in the fall against the wall which guards the railway from the stream. The horse made off towards the Mumbles, near where Mr Glasbrook resided, while two boys ran to see what injury Mr Glasbrook had sustained. Two bicyclists were approaching from the opposite direction, and while one of these joined the gradually swellintr groups what was rendering what assistance it could to the injured gentlemen^ the other went off at high speed to Swansea for the ambulance, Mr Glasbrook being between the rads of the line unconcious, and the blood was oozing from hi, ears. Everything possible was done to alleviate his suffering till P.C. Harfts arrived with the police ambulance. On this the sufferer was placed, and he was with aU speed taken to the Swansea Hospital. On the wiy, however, he breathed his lst. The bod" wa; conveyed to the hospital mortuary, members "f It,s family were speedily informed of the sad event. The body will remain at the hospital til) a.fter the inquest, which will be held at 10.30 thll morning. Mr Glasbrook, who was aged about 45, weighed nearly 13 stone, so though he might not have been thrown from the horse he would naturally fall with great violence. The nature of the injury is not, in the absence of apost-mortem, precisely known, but it is believed to be a com- pound fracture of the back of the skull. The greatest sympathy is expressed on an hands with the family of Mr Glasbrook. Mr Thomas Glasbrook's death will cause a great void in Swansea, for though he vai generally taciturn with strangers he was excellent company with his intimate acquaintances. He was a bachelor and the eldest Son of the late Mr John Glasbrook, and lived with his single brother and s1ster at Norton House, near the Mumbles. He has represented the Duke of Beaufort on the Swansea Harbnur Trust, where he was distin- guished by his independence and keen insight. He was also a member of the board of directors of the Swansea Gas Company, and a justice of ttw peace for tbe borough ot Swansea. The funeral will take place on Tuesday.
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LABOUR AND THE LORDS. DEMONSTRATION BY CARDIFF TRADES COUNCIL. At a meeting of the Cardiff Trades Council at the Hotel Metropcle on Saturday evening. Councillor Jenkins in the chair, the act'on of tha executive with reference to the forthcoming public demonstration against the House of Lords was confirmed. By this it was decided to hold a mass meeting in the Park-hall on Monday evening, April 9th. Speeches will be delivered by Sir E. J. Reed, Mr Henry Broadhurst, and Mr Austin, one of the Irish members. The chait will be taken by Mr John Jenkms, J.P., and it w highly probable that Mr Labouchere will also present. Resolutions denouncing the action of the House of Lords will be submitted to tfa* meeting.
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LONDON LETTER.
LONDON LETTER. tjpaox Ot-H LONDON CORRESPONDENT. J (SPECIALLY WIRED.] LONDON, Sunday Night. TO.M A COMING STRUGGLE. trial 'f°rr°w we shall have the first real that h strengfch between the two parties ieaj "as taken place since the change of sfton <->n the Tory side extraordinary Pres ^ave "}een made t0 secure the (y en°e of every available man, and there to S0Qle reason to anticipate that la tn0rrow s division wi^ one of the ^fgest for some considerable time. n House will not be able to at once pro- eed to the motion for a grand committee. kfr Havelock Wilson has issued a whip ^wng for the support of forty members for Motion for adjournment, and it is likely that he will obtam sufficient support to enable him to proceed. I hear that the Tories are anxious that the Government should not move the division until Wednes- day, but this request is hardly likely to be to. M, ROMFORD. The contest that takes place in the Rom- ford msion to-morrow is in many respects one of the most interesting that has taken Place sincere birth of the new Parliament. J-ne constituency is just near enough ondon to feel the effect of the progressive policy of the London County Council, and London to feel the effect of the progressive policy of the London County Council, and jar enough removed to have within its borders a strong villa vote. An element of Uncertainty as to the result is the fact that Uncertainty as to the result is the fact that ttlore than 2,000 new voters have been added to the register since the last election, and there is some ground for believing that the Edition will tell considerably in favour of the Liberal candidate. Whatever the result may be, the Liberals have worked With an enthusiasm and a determination that augurs well for the future. THE PROGRESSIVES IN ROTHERHITHE. Following the decision arrived at two years ago, the ltotherhitli,3 Division has returned a Progressive Councillor by a substantial majority. Curiously enough, in Imperial politics the Rotherhithe divison is one of the most Conservative in London, tild yet in municipal matters the Tories find it impossible to keep their own. I am Credibly informed that the proposal of the Progressive party for a tax on land values is the card which invariably obtains for them large measure of support. EW TAXATION. Before leaving town yesterday for a short ^olidav as the guest of Lord Rothschild, Sir "illiam Harcourt took the permanent Petals at the Treasury into his confidence ffUh respect to the new Budget. Although Of course nothing authoritative can be stated ttntil the Chancellor of the Exchequer makes illS statement in the House, there is some reason to believe that the greater portion of the new taxation will be derived from the eath duties. Any interference with the lnconw-tax for the present year has now, I credibly informed, been definitely aban- doned. THE SPEAKER. To-night I learnt the Speaker continues o make satisfactory progress, and that there every reason to hooe that; to-morrow he Win be able to resume his official duties. CONCLUSIVE. In a speech, yesterday, Mr John Burns, M.P., gave some remarkable statistics in 'regard to the injuries sustained by men 111 pursuit of industrial occupations this country. In four hospitals, est Ham, Poplar, London, and the oyal Free Hospital, Gray's-inn-road, a^ri ^ear' t'101'0 were 82,000 industrial ^cidents of more or less severity. Among inters on railways 1 out of 17 was Ill.jured, ai)(I 1 of i20 killed every year, lVlHle in mines 1,000 men were killed J^nually, and 4,000 seriously inj ured. Replying to the statement that the agitation °r the Employers' Liability Bill was got up Trade Unionists and friendly societies, Burns said, at a conference the previous \Veek, where 2,000,000 men and £ 18,000,000 j funds were represented, there was only °ne delegate who voted for contracting-out. i NEW PLAY AT THE CRITERION. I The structural alterations being finished, knd the auùitoritLn having received the I re-decoration, "the Criterion ^eatrere-opened on Saturday night with e new play entitled An Aristocratic j. Kince. Jt has been constructed on the r lliance. Jt has been constructed on the but65 a ce^°brated French original, many alterations and the Ch^i ^0-1 0 rievv characters. Mr jJ'y Wyndham. has a prominent part ju shares leading honours with Miss Mary lo°re' w*10se return to the stage after a **§ absence ensured her a very cordial ?ee*ln^" Strong parts are also provided or Mr Charles Groves and Miss Annie ughes, both popularfavourites not hitherto I in the Criterion company. The play is by Lady Violet Greville, a noted horsewoman, Authoress of several sporting novels, and Slighter of the Dowager Duchess of Mon- •rose, famous on the turf under the name of W. Manton. There was a full and fashion- able audience. THE COMEDY. At the Comedy Theatre on Saturday Sight Mr Robert Buchanan's Dick Sheridan Was replaced by the English version of Frott Frott, in which Miss Winifred Emery plays the exacting part of Gilberta, the heroine, with striking effect, supported by Mr Brandon Thomas. Mr Hare is sending Caste for a provincial tour under the control of his son Gilbert, who will continue to play the part of Sam of' rp if' -n ?S voy retain the part ,1 °, y but most of the other Uiaracters find new interpreters. For aturday Mr Hare announces the first j |)resen^ati°n of the new play by the literary n known in the world of fiction as George Fleming." MR BUCHANAN'S NEW ROLE. Air Robert Buchamn will shortly appear nlanager of the luckless Opera Comique o catre, and will there produce a new play p^ls own> with Mrs Langtry in a leading -J. A NEW FRONTIER. Wirtfni enabled to say that our negotiations lth China for a frontier in North Burmah "i°rderinS uPon £ iam, have been now jointed, aiKi au js required is for a on of the two countries to meet to f].e, .ground and put up certain marks »ch- Stl°guish the different spheres of j;jj- The late Minister for China in con •vC0Untry> Sieh Taj en, was a most tb Ct latory representative, and as secretary to the Legation, thp .liday Macartney, is an Englishman, ,re. is not the slightest difficulty in ne A a-fc an arnicahle arrangement. The Uw Minister for China, in this country, ung Tajen, arrives in June, but at P esent it is his intention to spend most HUle *a Paris, where he also is dinln an- wbere he will have much SfiS1 wwk "> i" in connection Wr,r land WUIVMM ;f8™"reatio'1 ot the AGRICULTURAL DEPRESSION. One of the despatch boxes from Florence arrived in •> i„ lh,3 coun, is not often observable by oflicUls. {t che empty, and it should have contained ÍI igned first report of the Agricultural Mai^ltlgs Commission, A'hich was sent for her Sir t?y's sanction to Florence ten days a^o. thp 1 enry Ponsonby explains by wire that on "i. °CUlnent was overlooked, and is now hi w^y. The moment it arnves it will e distriblll*ted, and it will be found to ntain most important evidence as the depression 'n culture, j ^Pecially iu Lancashire and Lsaex. next Friday's meeting of the commission Charles A. Smith, of ^ney Court, -i^reford, will tell the commissioners all ]°ut the terrible gambling that takes ^ce in commercial centres in farm food Jpducts. Mr Richard Bath, of Lincoln- jjJ're, is on Thursday to go completely into c question of the profits arising from fruit Q^ture. He was one who took up Mr ^dstone's cry of ten years ago for farmers turn to the production of jam.
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toll AND MRS GLADSTONE. Irs Gladstone was much better on Saturday, nd may be said to have practically recovered, though she did not venture out. Mr Gladstone, 'owever, was tempted out by the brilliantly fine ♦pother,and went for a drive with Mr Armitstead. 6 Party NOT ProPose to leave Brighton before '•ednesday.
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.. REPORTED DISTURBANCES IN…
REPORTED DISTURBANCES IN GERMAN EAST AFRICA. COLOGNIC, Saturday. —• The Koelnische Zeitung to-day reports that disturbances broke out on the German East African coast shortly after the de. parture of Baron von Scheie, acting governor of the colony, on his expedition against the Wahehe, a warlike tribe which has for some time past given much trouble to the Germans. It is added that the revolt is headed by the chief Bwanaheri, and that all the forces available on the coast have been despatched against him.
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THE CONFLICTS ON THE TU RCO-MON TEN EGRIN FRONTIER. I CETTINJE, Saturday. The Montenegrin Government has made strong representations to the Porte on account of the recent frequent raids by Albanians into Montenegrin territory. The Government of the Principality, in taking this step, wished to bring home to the Ottoman Government the serious condition of affairs on the Albanian frontier, and to induce it to adopt energetic measures for putting a stop to a state of things which is regarded here as intolerable.
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SUICIDAL MANIA. NICE, Sunday.—One suicide and an attempted suicide occurred here to-day. Some children, whilst playmg in the vicinity of the Chateau, observed a ma.n hanging from the wall. They proceeded to the spot, and one of them cut the rope, whereupon the body rolled down the embankment. The man proved to be an Algerian. He was 35 years of age. Thewould- be suicide was a man of 50 years of age, named urrej. He was found in an unconscious state on the Promenade des, Anglais, where he had endeavoured to strangle himself with a rope. He was removed to the hospital, where hopes are entertamed that his hfe will be savtd. It seems Htirret had receutly sustained heavy gambling losses.
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THE QUEEN AT FLORENCE, FLORENCE, S-tturclay.-Tlie Queen and Princess Beatrice walked in the grounds of the Villa Stibbert this morning. At four o'clock the Duchess Paul of Mecklen- berg-Schwenn visited h er Majesty, and shortly afterwards the Duke d' Aosta called. Afterwards the Queen, attended by Lady Churchill and the Hon. Harriet Phipps, drove to the Pitti Palace, whither her Majesty had been preceded by Prince and Princess Henry of Battenberg and the Gentkmen of the Household The Queen inspected the Pitti Gallery, and partook of tea with the Duke, d'Acsta. The Royal party re- turned at six o'clock to the Villa, passing through the Boboli Gardens, and then by the Via Ro- mana, along the Lung Arnos, and over the Ponte delle Grazie.' Sir Dominic and Lady Colnaghi and Miss Col- naghi were received by the Queen last night. Lady Margaret and Miss Majendie, General Driquet, and Mr Stibbert will have the honour of dining with her Majesty this evening.
-JJ...R THE PRINCE OF WALES.
-JJ R THE PRINCE OF WALES. CANNKS, Saturday.—The Prince of Wales will leave here next Monday. His Royal Highness lunched to-day at the Chateau of St. Anne, the Mayor of Cannes, the British Consul, and the various Royal personages staying here being invited to meet him. The Britannia has returned to her anchorage here.
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TO-DAY'S WEATHER. 4.30 A.M. TO-DAY'S FORECAST POR ENGLAND, S.W., AND SOUTH WALES. South-easterly or southerly winds, mo(lerate; fair at first, doubtful later; possibly some rain. GENERAL.—Unsettled weathor is probable on our extreme west and south-west coasts, but it is scarcely likely that other parts of the kingdom will be affected at present.
GENERAL FORECASTS.
GENERAL FORECASTS. following forecasts wereprepared last night the Meteorological Office at eight o'clock :— JVL.STFTLCJRPT. O. Scotland N) • ycofcland' E I Variable or south-easterly • England']^ K f a,rs 5 fair generally. I. Enâland E fljL' <Wies Easterly or south-easterly -d'Ch'aLeL: winds, light; fair generally. 6. Scotland W.' ^NorthWati: SameS 33 N0S' °' h and 2> $. Ireland, jST. Southerly and south-easterly 19. Ireland, S. f winds, moderate or fresh; J cloudy; probably some ram. -=
- BIENNIAL ART EXHIBITIONS.
BIENNIAL ART EXHIBITIONS. Vr,Nicr,, Saturday.-It has been finally decided to hold biennial exhibitions of arb in this city, the first to be opened in April, 1895, in commemora- tion of the silver wedding of the King and Quean of Italy. The exhibitions will be international, and among the committee of patrons are Sir John MdUus and Sir Frederick Lei.lthton.-Rtutc,
AFFAIRS IN MATABELELAND.
AFFAIRS IN MATABELELAND. FATE OF WILSON'S PARTY. MAJOR FORBES'S ACCOUNT. Although Major Forbes has declined to give his version of the Wilson affair to English reporters, the Cape papers received by this week's mail contain a statement which the Pretoria Press asserts that he made when en route from Matabeleland to England. Themajor said "We went out with the special object of taking the King. We arrived at the Shangani river, where a Kaffir told us that the King was only two hours before us. The whols object of the patrol was either to secure the King or to drive him as far away from Buluwayo as Salisbury is from Buln- wayo. Wilson was sent on with a reconnoitring party of twelve men, who were some of the best mounted men of the patrol. His orders were simply to go out as a scouting party, and to return before dark. He sent back to say that he had found out whero the King was, and that he intended to await the column. That was the reason Borrow was sent with his men to reinforce Wilson. Borrow had just 20 of his own men, with comparatively fresh horses, and for that reason they were sent. I sent him out to strengthen Wilson, being quite satisfied that with 35 men Wilson w-tssafe, and leaving it entirely to his discretion to make an effort to secure the King, if he thought it feasible, with the extra men. They joined him before daylight, having neither seen nor heard anyone on the way out, and, after a general consultation, Wilson decided to attack the King without waiting for the column to come UD. They were in no danger up to this point, and could either have retired on me or taken up a position in the bush, where they could have remained until they were reinforced, or, seeing that I could not get to them, have retired up the river. Their danger began in attacking, in the first instance, and was increased by losing, as they did, two horses in the first attack. But for this I see no reason, why, even after their attack failed, they should not have escaped. The remainder of the patrollaagered on the river banks that evening, we were given to understand, and on breaking camp next morning were attacked. We were going down towards the drift when the attack commenced. We heard firing on the opposite side of the river almost as soon as we started, and just before we attacked. The river CIme down (i.e., in flood) during the night, and was continually rising at the time of the attack." The report on the burial of Wilson's party states that 33 skulls were found, all except one, lying in a circle of 50 yards in diameter, and the one 20 yards outside. The bodies were buried in one large grave under a mopani tree, marked with a cross and the inscription, cut with a knife, To Brave Men."
." DIPLOMATIC SCANDAL IN FRANCE.
DIPLOMATIC SCANDAL IN FRANCE. PARIS, Saturday.—The recent article in the I Figaro, imputed to M. Flourens, former Minister of Foreign Affairs, which purported to describe the endeavours made by Baron de Courcel, the then Ambassador in Berlin, to bring I about a political understanding between Germany and France, continues to occupy public attention. To day Baron de Courcel has sent a letter to the newspapers, in which he repudiates any idea of indulging in in- discretions such as common patriotism repre- hends. The Gaulois this morning stated that the committee of the chief officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs would consider the advisability of taking proceedings against M. Flourens for the improper use of documents belonging to the diplomatic archives. This-statemeut is, how- ever, denied this evening, and it is pointed out- that inasmuch as M. Flourens never belonged to the diplomatic service, he could not be made amenable to the Foreign Office.
LOVE-SICK BELGIAN ATTEMPTS…
LOVE-SICK BELGIAN ATTEMPTS SUICIDE. Edward Joassart, a Good-looking, well-dressed Belgian, was chargeu at Bow-street on Saturday with attempting to commit suicide. The prisoner swallowed a quantity of poison in con- sequence of a quarrel with the young lady to whom he was engaged. Prisoner was remanded to enable his friends in Belgium to become responsible for his good behaviour.
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THE ANARCHISTS. A BOMB IN A FRENCH VILLAGE. LIMOGES, Saturday.—Last evening, while a notary of the village of Le Dorat, near here, was giving a party to celebrate the marriage of his daughter, a bomb was exploded on the window- sill of the house. The report was very loud and caused the greatest alarm: but, happily, no one was hurt, though considerable damage was done to the front of the house. A large quantity of nails and small shot were after- wards found scattered about the scene of the explosion. PARIS, Saturday. -.All the reports of negotia- tions with a view to the establishment of an international agreement on measures to be taken against Anarchists are devoid ot foundation. Up to the present, no Power has taken the initiative in proposing any such course.
----I EMIN PACHA'S DIARIES…
I EMIN PACHA'S DIARIES AND RECORDS. BERUN, Saturday Evening.—The Imperial German Foreign Office received to-day from Africa a large trunk containing Euiin Pacha's diaries and scientific records, covering the period from the 15th October, 1874, to the 2nd December, 1889. The Foreign Office has also been notified that Emiu Pacha's last will and testament has been sent to the department from Zanzibar. It ia believed the Government will authorise the publication of all the documents, and defray the cost thereat-Central News.
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PRINCE BISMARCK'S BIRTH- DAY. FRIEDRICHSRDHK, Sunday night. The cele- brations in honour of Prince Bismarck's birthday have been as impressive as in previous years, and letters and telegrams of congratulation to the eminent statesman have increased rather than fallen off. On Saturday night there was a torch- light procession on the part of about 5,000 students from neighbouring colleges, and from Bonn and Carlsruhe. All passed off admirably. There were over 2,700 spectators. -Central News.
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ITHE GAMBIA DISASTER.
ITHE GAMBIA DISASTER. ARRIVAL OF THE WOUNDED IN ENGLAND. The officers and men wounded during the late fighting on the Gambia arrhaed at Plymouth, on Sunday, in the steamer Teneriffe, and were landed and sent to the Naval Hospital. During the passage home, however, they have so much im- proved in health that only three had to be carried on shore and three others walked O1 crutches. Lieut. Saville, who has a bullT-L wound in the left thigh, is doing well. Sergt. Bensley, Royal Marines, who has a fracture of the skull from a gun shot behind the ear, is also im- proving. The remainder are suffering more or Jess from fractures of the limbs and shots in the body. They report that so great was the panic immediately after the disaster to our force that Fodi Silah's men then became extremely bold, and actually invaded Bathurst, opening fire within a hundred yards of the Government body. The force that remained in the town, however, with tho white inhabitants sufficed to drive them away. The wounded on arriving at Plymouth heard the news of the capture of Fodi Silah and the success of our expedition, and were greatly gratified m consequence.
IHOME RULE FOR SCOTLAND, f
I HOME RULE FOR SCOTLAND, f I PARLIAMENTARY BUSINESS. i The following motion stands in the name of Sir George Trevelyan on the orders of the day for to-nieht:— "Standing Committees (Scotland).—That, in addition to the two Standing Committees ap- pointed under Standing Order, No. 47, a Stand- ing Committee shall be appointed for the con- sideration of all Bills relating exclusively to Scotland which may, by order of the House, be committed to them, and that the provisions of Standing Order No. 47 shall apply to the Standing Committee: that the said Standing Committee do consist of all the members representing Scottish constituencies, together with fifteen other members, to be nominated by the Committee of Selection, who shall have power from time to time to discharge the members so nominated by them, and to appoint others in substitution for those discharged that Standing Orders No.s. 49 and 50 do apply to the said Stand- ing Committee." Sir Herbert Maxwell has given notice of an amendment as follows That this House de. clines to entertain any proposal which would have the effect of referring Bills to Grand Committees on the ground of separate nationalities and irre- spectively of the subject-maiter of such Bills and is of opinion that such a proposal is contrary to the spirit and usages of the Imperial Parlia- ment."