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THE IPSWICH JOURNAL, AND STTETOLK, NORFOLK, ESSEX, AND CAMBRIDGESHIRE ADVERTISER, SATURDAY, MAY 9, 1885. FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE Our friendly natives climbed up and over the hills like so many monkeys, and did much service in ferreting out such of the enemy as sought concealment holes or behind rocks. General Graham then blew np the wells, burut the village, and returned to Suakim by way of Otao. The Suakim force was piloted by Captain Molyneux, those trom Otao being guided by Captain Clarke and Mr. Brewster.

Our casualties are Lieutenant Austin, ot the Shropshire Regiment, who was serving with the Mounted Infantry, badly speared in tbe right erm and Corporal Lock, shot through the thigh. Several horses were wounded. Lord Wolseley, accompanied by all tbe principal officers here, went by train to Otao to inspect the troops, and on their return the train stopped at Handoub, where all tbe troops were drawn up in review order and inspected. We received a piteous telegram (writes a Dongola correspondent, April 12) from the Heavies yesterday, entreating us a good Christiana to buy up all the knives and forks that were to be had in tbe bazaar. Tbeir mess-hut caught fire, and everything was destroyed in the twinkling of an eye.

He cannot help them here everyone who dines out here has to bring his knife and fork in hiB pocket or pocket-handkerchief. IPSWICH DOCK COMMISSION, The monthly meeting of the Ipswich Dock Commission was held at the Town Hall yesterday morning, Mr. George Mason in the chair. There were also present Mr. E.

B. Turner, Mr. E. Grimwade, Mr. Walton Turner, Mr.

K. S. Paul, Mr. A. F.

Nicolson, Mr. Roger Kerrison, Mr. J. A. Hompson, Mr.

Fred. Turner, Mr. Alfred Piper, Mr. F. H.

Fosdick, Mr. H. P. Drummond, Mr. Wm.

Budden, Mr. Owen Ridley, Mr.F. A. Christie, Mr. Wm.

Brown, Mr. E. Fry, Mr. E. Curtis, Mr.

B. C. Gibbons, Mr. W. O.

Southgate, Mr. G. 0. Mason, Mr. W.

Cuokow, Mr. William Bayley, and Mr. W. B. Jeffries.

On tho motion of Mr. Budden, seconded by Mr. E. C. Gibbons, Mr.

N. F. Cobbold was elected a member of the Committee of Management, in the room of Mr. Wm. Taylor, deceased.

Tho minutes of the Committee of Management stated that the Engineer had reported that the obstructions to the gridiron in the New Cut had been removed. The tender of Mr. Thos. Moy, for the supply of coals to the dredgers and offices had been accepted. The Finance Committee presented a leport, which stated that the question of making provision for paying off the loan under the Act of 1S77, in accordance with the require-ments of that Act, and the best means of employing the surplus income, had been considered.

The Committee bad arrived at the conclusion that the best plan would oe to pay off a specified number of debentures, starting with .3,500 to cover the instalments for the first seven IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT. HOUSE OF LORDS. Thursday, May 7. The Lord Chancellor took hia seat on the woolsack at a quarter-past four o'clock. OXFORD CORPORATION WATER BILL.

This Bill was read a third time and passed. INDUSTRIAL SCHOOLS (IRELAND) BILL. Lord Fitzgerald moved the second reading of this Bill, which was agreed to. FRIENDLY SOCIETIES ACT (1875) AMENDMENT BILL. Lord Grbvillb moved the second reading of the Friendly Societies Act (1875) Amendment Bill, the object of which waa to give greater security to the members of such societies by requiring that the certificate of an actuary should be a condition precedent of registration under the Act, Lord Thublow, for the Treasury, opposed the second reading on the ground that ouch condition would afford only a fallacious security.

After a Bborfc conversation the Bill was rejected by 33 to 32, or a majority of one. THE PORTE AND THE DARDANELLES. Lord STRATHEDEN and Campbell, in a speech con-denmatory of the foreign policy of Mr. Gladstone, expressed his opinion that war between this country and Russia was inevitable if that policy were continued. He moved for the protocols or treaties by which the authority of Turkey to admit foreign ships of war into the Dardanelles was regulated.

Lord Granville thought that the papers on thiB subject had been already presented at various times, but if he found any others he would be happy to Jay them on the table. Tbe motion was negatived without a division, and their LordBhips rose shortly before six o'clock. HOUSE OF COMMONS. Thursday, May 1. The Speaker took the chair shortly before four o'clock.

ENGLAND AND AFGHANISTAN. Mr. Onslow asked the First Lord of the Treasury what steps had been taken to inform the Ameer of Afghanistan of the agreement recently arrived at between her Majesty's Government and the Government of Russia on the subject of arbitration on the unprovoked aggression of General Komaroff on Penjdeb. (Hear, hear.) Mr. Healy rose to order.

He wished to know whether the words unprovoked aggression" ought to be allowed to appear upon the paper (hear, hear) and whether it was not an insult to a foreign Power on a very delicate matter. (Hear, hear.) The SPEAKER uuaerstanu inat me question 01 wm hon. member refers to an expression previously used. (Hear, hear.) Mr. Gladstone If the expression referred to is intended to be a repetition of a phrase expressive of my own opinion it is nothing of the kind (hear, hear) and, moreover, it is not an accurate quotation, (Hear, hear.) What I said was as follows On the arrival of the first telegram from Sir Peter Lumsden, having gone through their material parts, I stated that upon the face of those papers what bad taken place appeared to be au unprovoked aggression, i never presumea at mac moment to quality or to aescrioe me lnciaeiii in conclusive terms, because I knew very well that tbe information which we had received was partial and in point of fact it- was within 24 hours, or certainly within a very short time after the receipt of those telegrams, that very important qualifications of the information they conveyed were reeeiveu irom Dir rt'ter uuuiaueuuujiseu.

vuueers. So much for this expression, and I will only observe that there is now a constant practice (cries of Order," and cheers) of inserting in questions, as if they were matters of course, matters which do not touch the point of the questions, but involve assumptions of the utmost consequence, and that these assertions are sometimes made, as in the present instance, with very slight regard to accuracy. (Cheers and laughter.) With regard to the substantial part of the question, I have to say that the Viceroy of India has arranged with the Ameer the basis upon which the British Government is proceeding, and if any further communication on the subject with the Ameer should be requisite he will make it. (Cheers.) To that question the hon. member adds the inquiry whether the Viceroy approves the arrangement that has been entered into.

I do not see that it would be any part of my duty to answer such a question. (Cheers.) The Viceroy of India must be taken to approve these decisions, and when the proper time comes the hon. member will have plenty of information, perhaps a little more than ho would like, as to that point. (Hear, hear, and laughter.) Mr. Onslow said he wished to remind the Prime Minister that the Viceroy in a speech he made also used the expression he had referred to.

(mar, hear.) Mr. Stttxtvan rose to order. He wished to know in reference to the ruling of the Speaker whether any ex pression used in tbe course ot debate would in tuture be in order if quoted in'a question. (Hear, hear.) The Speaker The lion, member is putting an utterly strained interpretation on my words. (Cheers.) Lord R.

Churchill May I ask the Prime Minister whether it is not the case that the Viceroy of India in the presence of a large number of natives, himself described the attack of the Russians on the Afghans as an unprovoked aggression, without aHy of the qualification hich tne rrime minister now seena luiruuucu. (Cheers.) Mr. Gladstone I have not before me the exact words ot the Viceroy on that occasion. (Ironical cheers and laughter.) I am not surprised at that demonstration, but I must enter my protest against it on behalf of the dignity and traditions of the House. To me personally it is a very small matter that such demonstrations should be made, but to this House in the future it will be a very grave matter.

(Cheers and cries of I am not out of order. (Loud cheers.) I have not the smallest doubt that the expressions used by the Viceroy have been pertectly warranted By the circum stances. (Hear, hear.) ARMY ESTIMATES. Tim House went into Committee of Supply on the Army Estimates, and after agreeing to several Votes, including those for the Militia and Yeomanry Cavalry, reported progress. Subsequently Committee was resumed on the Registration Bill.

burial grounds. Mr. O. Morgan brousbt in a Bill to amend tbe law relating to burial grounds, and tbe measure was read a first time. The House adjourned at five minutes past one.

Definite arraneements with respect to the Whitsun tide holidays will depend upon the progress of business. 7 hit- i. According to present ministerial ia uupeu that the House may adjourn on Friday, the 22nd to Thursday, the 4th June. The motion for the second reading of the Channel Tunnel Bill is now fixed for Tuesday. It will be opposed by Mr, Chamberlain on the part of the Government.

Mr. Hicks fChambridceshire) has also given notice of hiB intention to move that tbe second reading be put off for six months. A verv vigorous onnoaition is to be offered to the nnrf.inn of the financial scheme of the Government by which the duty on Scotch and Irish whisky is to be increased by as. per gallon, wnue mere is not to oe any mTfl.iimndine increase of duty on wine. The Scotch and Irish members are invited to make common cause on this occasion.

Owing to an error in calculating the minority on Sir Massey Lopes's amendment to the Registration ot Voters Bill, tbe Government was credited with the imposing majority of three, whereas they only escaped defeat by a majority of two The number of members who voted for the amendment was 238 not 237, as reported by the Government tellers, while the number who opposed it was 240. Tbe majority was made up of 185 English, 38 Scotch, and 17 Irish members. Of tho last-named 10 were deserters from tbe Home Rule party. The majority also included 28 official members. The minority included 176 English, 55 Irish, and seven Scotch members.

Of the IriBh 36 were returned as Home Rulers, but two (Mr. Lever and Mr. Bellingham) usually vote with the Conservative party. Mr. Duck-ham, tho member for Herefordshire, was the only Liberal who went with the Opposition.

We believe that a Bill dealing in a comprehensive manner witb local government in Ireland has been drawn up, and will probably be brought in before the close of the Session. The Bill establishes popularly-elected councils in the Irish counties, to which will be transferred the administrative duties now performed by the Grand Juries. The Bill will create a central council in Dublin, tbe members of which are to be chosen by the county councils. To this central body will be handed over the functions now discharged by the Board of Works, the Education Board, and other similar bodies in Dublin. We believe also that it is contemplated to abolish the Lord Lieutenancy, and to create a Secretary of State for Ireland, but that on this question no definite decision has yet been arrived at.

The measure will be presented with the object, not of passing it this year, but of placing its proposals before the public. Standard. 80,000,000 going Begging 50,600 persons have been advertised for by the Court of Chancery to claim this money. Mr. R.

Robson, a labourer at Hexham, has lately recovered from the Court .250,000, left 138 years ago. 600 persons of the name of Smith alone are entitled to large sums: Messrs. Cox 41, Southampton Buildings, Holborn, London, W.C., are now publishing a list of these 50,000 names in full, price Eighteenpence, post free, and every man and woman in the country should send to them for it at once, so that the rightful owners may be found for this enormoos wealth. Instructions are given in this invaluable list how to proceed, if poor, free of cost until the amount claimed ia recovered. IPSWICH SWIMMING CLUB.

The second annual meeting of the Ipswich Swimming Club was held on Thursday evening, at the Town Hall, the chair being occupied by tho president (the Rev. Canon Bulstrode). There were also present Mr. F. Messent, Mr.

S. B. Rowbothnm, Mr. E. C.

Irving, Mr. H. Kerridge, Mr. W. S.

Davey, Mr. G. L. Ox-borrow, Mr. T.

Stopher, and Mr. A. Cocks. The Committee, in presenting their first annual report and balance-sheet, congratulated the members upon the very favourable reception given by tbe public to tbe first year's attempt made by the Club to remedy the greatest defect in the education of every Briton who could not Bwimby teacbingandencouragingtheartof swimming. The members numbered 50.

Several had learnt the art of swimming since the formation of the Club, and many had become good swimmers who previously could but keep their heads above water. The report enumerated the contests held during last summer, and considered that although there was no balance to carry forward the Club was in a prosperous condition. The Committee hoped that the Club, by augmenting its number of members, and receiving the kind patronage and Bupport of the nobility and gentry in and around Ipswich, would continue a really great and good'work, by teaching those who could not save their own lives, and perfecting those who could only keep above water, in tbe useful and necessary art of swimming. The report was unanimously received and adopted. The President Baid he thought that last year the Club had been very successful.

A festival was held at the Bathing-place, at which prizes were given to the valuB of 9 Is. and Sir Geo, Broke-Middleton was present to witness the proceedings. This, he thought, was a great encouragement for them to persevere for another year. He could scarcely address the meeting without expressing how very much he regretted the loss of Capt. Bowman, who was drowned off Scarborough, and who lost year was lessee of the Bathing-place, They bad now another lessee (Mr.

Lyons), who was quite prepared to further the interests of the Club in every possible way for the ensuing year. Ho thought they might fairly say on that occasion it was necessary something should be done to improve the present Bathing-place. (Hear, hear.) They did not expect a pecuniary success but if swimming was an advantage, and the athing-place was to be maintained he thought it necessary that a larger outlay should be made upon it. He also thought something might be done to improve the approach to the Bathing-place, which, at present deserved a little more attention on the part of the Corporation. Through the kindly help of the Press this might meet the ears of the Corporation, and he would see the Mayor and tell him his opinion on the matter.

The President went on to remark that it was for the meeting to decide whether they would continue as a club for another year. He might state that he had received a letter from Sir Geo. Broke-Middleton expressing his best wishes for the success of the Club, and enclosing a guinea subscription. Mr. Felix Cobbold had also given a guinea, with the like good wishes.

(Applause.) Mr. Stopher said be was very pleased the Club had been established. It had been wanted for some considerable time, and he was in hopes that now a start had been made they would go on, and not become merely a swimming club, but something of a permanent institution in the town. The usefulness of their objects no one could dispute, and, therefore, he thought they had a claim upon the town in every possible way. Through the energy of the members they were enabled to raise a good sum of money, and the prizes appeared to have been very hotly competed for, and, speaking on behalf of the Committee, he might say they were very well satisfied with the progress that had been made.

He moved That this meeting congratulates the Club on its success during the past year, and desires to elect officers to continue the work for another year." The resolution was unanimously carried. The Rev. Canon Bulstrode was re-elected president, a vote of thanks being accorded to him for his services during the past year. Sir Geo. Broke-Middleton and Mr.

Felix Cobbold were elected vice-presidents; Mr. H. Kerridge, was elected treasurer and hon. secretary Mr. J.

W. Howes was re-elected assistaut secretary and Mr. S. B. Row-botham captain.

The following gentlemen were elected on the committee Mr. E. C. Irving, Mr W. S.

Davey, Mr. G. L. Oxborrow, Mr. T.

N. Ward, Mr. T. Stopher, Mr. S.

Bennett, Mr. H. T. Smith, Mr. A.

Cocks, and Mr. W. Lowden. The President said he thought that during the present year the Club might endeavour to have rather more competitions. They began their work rather late last season, but they then had minor races every fortnight, and he' thought something of that nature might be continued this year, as it- would promote on interest in swimming.

He suggested that when they appealed for subscriptions a sketch of the proposed work should be drawn out. If a resolution was passed asking the Corporation to give their attention to the condition of the Bathing-place, and to see that certain improvements were made for the ensuing year, he thought that might have some weight. (Hear, bear.) Mr. Stopher, on the suggestion of the President, moved" That the attention of the Corporation be called to the present state of the Bathing-place, with a requost that something be done to improve the approaches." Mr. A.

Cocks seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried. A vote of thanks to the Mayor for the use of the room, and to the Rev. Canon Bulstrode for presiding, brought the meeting to a close. IiORD BSABOUENE AND THE LIBERALS. At a Conservative meeting held at Ashford on Tuesday night a letter was rend from Lord Brabourne, enclosing a cheque for 10 as a contribution to the funds of the Local Conservative Association.

His Lordship wrote as follows Although I have felt obliged to oppose her MnjeBty'B Government in my place in Parliament upon many occasions during the last five years, I have for obvious reasons refrained from attending public meetings or associating myself with any political organisation opposed to the Government. It appears to me, however, that the time has now come when men who have hitherto called themselves Moderate Liberals must choose between giving their support to what is called the Conservative party, or allowing the weight of their influence and character to be cast on the side of men whose opinionB are in reality far more at variance with their own. The Liberal party which I joined more than thirty years ago, founded itself upon the advocacy of individual freedom of thought, speech, and action. That which calls itself tho Liberal party to-day repeatedly curtails and represses freedom in its legislative measures, whilst in its own organisation it permits freedom of speech only to an extent sufficient to show that, although independent thought cannot be cheeked, any action founded thereupon is inconsistent with the slavish submission which the Caucus system requires from its votaries. Again, the old Liberal party had for its watchwords, Peace, Retrenchment, and The present Government for peace has given us wars for retrenchment, an enormous expenditure with a consequent increase of taxation; for reform, measures founded upon principles which lead directly to Communism and Revolution.

During tho past five years the flag of Eneland has been lowered before rebels. Her position has been degraded in the eyes of Continental nations. Her foreign policy nas oeen uncertain her home legislation a continuous concession to any azitation sufficiently noisy to induce a belief in its strength. I ask myself tbe reason of all this, and I find the answer in the fact that the present Government, composed no doubt of men who, as individuals, are able and honest, is collectively actuated less by devotion to the interests of the country than by a determination to preserve, at all hazards, the unity of the Liberal party, and to keep together the discordant elements of which that party is composed. There are not a few men who, constantly condemning tbe policy of the Government in private, as constantly support that policy by their votes.

I had hoped that such men would before now have withdrawn themselves from a false position, and taken some united action in order to separate themselves from the Radical and Republican section of their party. Since, however, no such action has been taken, I cannot feel niiTr liinffer iustified in allowing past party ties and personal feeling to prevent my giving my humble support to those who wish to preserve the free Constitution of England from the wild and revolutionary doctrines with mhinh it is threatened, and I earnestly hope that many other moderate Liberals will see tbe wisdom of doing the Special to Ladies." Latest Fashions. -One of the most nsnful nud attractive of sprins Fashion Books is Spence's Latest Fashions," which Messrs. James Spence and the well-known Silk Mercers, 76,77, 78, and 79, St. Paul's nhnrchvord.

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Turner, seconded by Mr. Piper, the common seal was ordered to be aftxed to a memorandum on the mortgage to Mr. Mason, setting forth the terms upon which the 800 was borrowed. A formal resolution, declaring that the reduction of tonnage dues apply to vessels entering the dock on and after Monday, the 11th May, was also adopted. IPSWICH PAVING AfTD LIGHTING COMMITTEE- The fortnightly meeting of this Committee was held mnrnine Br.

B. P. Grimsey in the chair. PtaXpSentlMr. E.

Grimwade, Mr Fred. Tnmpr Mr A. Christie, Mr. Fredk. Fish, Mr.

Xd Piper, Mr. W. B. Jeffries, and Mr. Chas.

Fisk. GRIiTWADE-STREET. This new thoroughfare being now completed, the Committee directed that tbe 800 agreed upon be now paid over to Mr. Grimwade. WOOD PAVEMENT IN PRINCES-STREET.

The Chairman read a communication from the directors of the Tramways Company, expressing their willingness to permit the removal of the granite sets within and without the line of tramway, and the substi-tution of wood blocks, like those used in Westgate-street, provided that the whole width of the roadway is similarly paved. They suggested that the wood shou be laid on abed of concrete, and that the whole should he maintained, and when necessary renewed, by the Sanitary Authority. i Mr. Jeffries They want to rid themselves ot all liability. Mr.

Turner I do not see what else we can expect. The roadway has been so well laid that it will last for many years to come. The Borough Surveyor, in reply to questions, informed the Committee that the extent proposed to be paved with wood was 109 feet. Mr. Grimwade could not see why the Tramway Directors should seek to rid themselves of liability for all time to come.

The number of years the granite would, last could be reckoned. Mr. Jeffries thought the conditions should be the same as those arranged for Westgate-Btreet. Mr. Fisk It strikes me it is a question of principle.

Thev are under obligation to repair the road, and I do not think we should relieve them. Mr. Piper pointed out that tha Committee approached the Company, and expressed himself favourable to the course suggested by Mr. Grimwade. The Chairman They are masters of the position.

We approach them, and these are the terms they offer. The Borough Surveyor stated that the coat would be 160 without concrete, and 270 if all tho suggestions of the Company were carried out. Mr. Turner supposed in other streets they would call upon the owners for contributions. Here they had no one to go to, the buildings adjacent nearly all belonging to the Corporation.

Mr. Piper believed Messrs. Gurneys, Alexanders, and Co. would be willing to pay a reasonable sum. Ho did not think they could call upon anyone else.

Mr. Fisk asked the Town Clerk how far the Com-mitteee would be authorised ia exonerating the Tramway Company from their liabilities. The Town Clerk said it was entirely a matter of expediency and bargain. The Committee were authorised under the Act to make any arrangement considered desirable. Mr.

Piper proposed that the offer be submitted to the Council without any expression of opinion from the Committee and Mr. Jeffries seconded the motion. Mr. Turner proposed, as an amendment, that the Council be recommended to accept the terms. Mr.

Fish seconded. Beplying to Mr. Piper, the Borough Surveyor said the only other material he could suggest was tar pavement, but this would fall far short of wood, however well done. It would not be possible to have part of the street with wood and the remainder witb tar. Mr.

Jeffries I do not like to interefere with anything Mr. Fish does, but I must ask him if he is a shareholder in the Tramway Company Mr. Fish I am a shareholder. The Chairman You had better not second the amendment. Mr, Jeffries: I should not like to see you fined 100.

Mr. Fish I should not ask you to pay it. (Laughter.) Mr. Grimwade Mr. Jeffries is much more particular about others than about himself.

I am a shareholder in the Company. Mr. Jeffries Then you cannot vote. Mr. Fish said he had no desire to break the law in any way.

Ho thought he was able to second but would not do so. The amendment was then withdrawn, and Mr. Piper's proposal was adopted. THE gas. The Gfis Inspector's report showed the following results of his photometric observations April 25th, 12 noon, 16'4G candles, 12'2 graiiiB of sulphur per thousand feet; 28th, 8 p.m., 16-01j May 1st, 11 a.m., 1491, sulphur, 10-3 2nd, 10 a.m., 15-87 6th, 1 p.m., 16'1 7th, 1 p.m., 14-71 average, 15-67.

CARRIAGEWAYS OVER THE CHANNELS. The alleged obstruction caused by a covering above the gutter opposite the residence of Mr. B. Binyon, on the Henley-road, was further considered, and the Borough Surveyor was requested to deal with the matter. In the course of a discussion upon the gutter in Ivry-street, Mr.

Piper stated that he believed tho owners of property adjacent to Broughton-road would be glad to have the thoroughfare made up, the Borongh Surveyor adding that this would obviate the gutter difficulty. FINANCIAL EXPLANATIONS. Mr. Fisk said he found that 300, provided last year for work carried out under tbe direction of the Inspector of Nuisances, had not been spent. What had become of it The Chairman said the question belonged to-the Public Health Committee.

The Town Clerk explained that, while the expenditure of some Committees was below the estimate, others exceeded the sum provided, one being set off against (lie other. Mr. Fisk That 300 is not in hand The Town Clerk No. The Sewerage Committee expenditure exceeded the estimate. Mr.

Fisk had understood that money voted for certain purposes could only be spent in that way, but was informed that all the expenditure was made from a general fund. THE LEVEL CROSSING ON BANELAGH-ROAD. The Borough Surveyor reported some correspondence between himself and the officials of tho Great Eastern Railway Company with reference to posts and gates at the level railway crossing on tho Ranelagh-road without the permission of the Authority. He explained that the 35ft. roadway had by this means been reduced to about but the gates were available for pedestrians.

Mr. Johnston, in replying to his note, submitted a plan, and expressed regret that tho work had been carried out without permission. He was under the impression that the Borough Surveyor was satisfied. The Committee decided to visit the spot, the general feeling being in favour of permitting posts and gates to remain, on the Railway Company given an undertaking to remove thorn when called upon to do so. British and Foreign Bible Society.

The 81st annual meeting of this Society was held at Exeter Hall on Wednesday morning, under the presidency of the Earl of Shaftesbury. The report set forth that the year had been one of financial surprises and deliverances. Their liabilities of 231,000 had been met, and they still had a balance. There had been a circulation, the wide world over, of 4,000.000 of copies of the Bible, which was 250,000 beyond the highest figures ever reached before. The Chairman said that for nearly 12 months he had been laid up, and that this was therst public duty he bad been able to perform since his illness.

There was no period in the history of our country nay, in tho history of the world when there was such a movement going on among the degraded, the apparently most abandoned and hopeless classes as at present. Thousands of poor boys were now seeking permission to attend evening classes, and to them what an advantage would be a penny Testament. What was wanted was the enlargement of the number of such institutions then the scholars would coma to them. He at all events desired to go among the class and to have his prayer heard that he might die in harness. Tha Archbishop of Canterbury moved the adoption of the report, and in doing so said that the great growth which had taken place in the circulation during the year indicated what the mind of England was with regard to religion, or, at least, the Bible.

Still be would not admit that England was permeated with religion. A Government which desired to do do right had told them they were unable to protect young girls between 15 and 16 years of age, because of the sentiment of the people. Now, if that were true and he knew tbe Government bad given the matter their most anxious attention what a want there was for spreading tbe spirit of Christianity throughout England. Professor Elmslie seconded the resolution, which was carried. The Rev.

W. Muirhead, the Rev. A. Meille, and the Rev. E.

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Packets, ONE PENNY and Upwards. ENGLAND AND RUSSIA. THE FIGHT ON THE AFGHAN FRONTIER. DESPATCHES FROM GENERAL KOMAROFF. SIR PETER LUMSDEN'S RE-CALL.

RUMOURED RESIGNATION OF LORD DUFFERIN. The Morning Post of Friday (yesterday) says We understand that at Thursday's Cabinet Council the Ministers received a despatch from Lord Dufferin interpreting the action of the Home authorities as a disavowal of his policy, and consequently tendering his resignation. A despatch was forwarded to Lord Dufferin explaining the bad impression which his resignation would produce at the present moment, and the serious difficulties in which the Government would be involved by such a step. From the Correspondent of the "Daily News." St. Petersburg, Thursday.

Colonel Zakrejeffski, General Komaroff's chief of the staff, who arrived here yesterday, has already proceeded to Gatchina to wait upon the Emperor, He is the bearer of despatches from General Komaroff. Colonel Zakrejeffski declares that the fight on the 30th March was inevitable because the "insolence" of the Afghans had become insupportable. He, moreover, accuses tbe English officers of having incited the Afghans to adopt the defiant attitude which they assumed. Their rifles were bad, he says, but their cannons were better than those of the Russians. The Central Asian Railway, from Kizil Arvat to Burdalik, on the Amou Daria, a distance of about 480 miles, will cost 12,240,000 roubles, and will be finished next summer.

The first railway reserve battalion is now called the First Transcaspian Railway Battalion, and tho formation of a second has been ordered. The Siietb says that a certain number ot persons in Southern Russia intend to buy a large fast-going ocean steamer for service as a cruiser. Odessa, Nicolaieff, Cherson, Akkerman, and Sebastopol have been asked to give a torpedo boat each. It is asserted by the Standard that no serious difficulty is expected to arise on the negotiations between the two Governments with regard to the delimitation of the Afghan frontier. The English Government desire, however, that Russia should enter into distinct and definite engagement not to advance beyond the frontier.

It is said, however, that Russia desires to reserve to herself a certain degree of liberty with regard to tbe future, and that this point is likely to prove tho most serious question in the negotiations. Much significance is attached on the Conservative benches to tho statement by Lord Edmond Fitzmaurice on Thursday night as te the date of tbe message requesting Sir Peter Lumsden's return. The fact that the Russian Despatch, agreeing to the principle of arbitration, was received on Sunday, and the instructions to tbe British Commissioner sent on the following day, is construed by many members as indicating that the recall of Sir Peter Lumsden formed part of tbe Agreement between the two Governments. Tt is stated that among the principal causes which have operated to produce a change in the attitude of tbe English Government towards Russia is the receipt of a report from Sir Donald Stewart, the Commander-in-Chief in India, to the ettecc time tne inaian army coum nov as a matter of prudence undertake an expedition to Herat until the railway is completed to the Pisheen Valley, which, it is now ascertained, will not be done in less than three years. Intelligence received at Teheran from Snrakhs states that Penjdeb is occupied by a small Russian force witb four gnns.

The Sarikh Turcomans have been completely gained over by the Russians. The Afghan troopers at Bala Murghab have not received their pay, and are in a somewhat demoralised state. The telegraph line ha3 been completed to a point 120 miles beyond Askabad, where there is at present a lull in the Russian war preparations. Major Ridgeway, an officer attached from the first to Sir Peter Lumsden's Commission, and having intimate knowledge of the Frontier Question, is now in charge of the camp at Tirpul, and will remain to complete the work of the delimitation on the spot as soon as soon as the main points shall have been settled in Londou. Major Ridgeway has the assistance of four other Engineer Officers.

We understand, says the Daily News, that the Russian Government has offered positive assurances that it has no design of taking possession of Herat now or at any future time. We are able to state, says the Daily News, that the choice of a Sovereign to whom the question in dispute between the two Governments a3 to the interpretation of the agreement of the 16th of March will be referred has not yet been made. The crisis with Russia has given a great impetus to the volunteer movement in the southern counties. Large numbers of persona are making application to join the force. Tbe Daily News states that tbe prospect of a peaceful settlement of tbe Russian question will not have any effect in the direction of reversing the Budget proposals for increased taxation.

In the event of pence being finally reached there will be some saving on account of army expenditure but of the Vote of Credit a large proportion will be appropriated for strengthening tbe navy. In the event of the vote exceeding the expenditure the suspension of the Sinking Fund will be proportionately reduced. THE SOUDAN WAR. The special correspondent of the Morning Post at Suakim telegraphing on Thursday says The Bengal Lancers, tho Camel Corps, and the Mounted Infantry, under Colonel Palmer, of the Bengal Lancers, returned from Takool by way of the Deberet Valley and Hasheen. Notwithstanding tbe havoc made among tbe surprised TTiidpndnwnhn in the mornins.

thev do not by any means seems to be discouraged, let alone cowed, as several bodies of Arab3 followed within gunshot of our men, and kept up a dropping fire, which unfortunately proved only too effective. Mr. Lanibie, the correspondent of the Sydney Morning MeraU, a sergeant of the Mounted Infantry, and two men of the Camel Corps, were wounded. The enemy lost 40 killed. A party of the Bengal Lancers gallantly charged a body of about 400 Arabs in beautiful style, and captured a largo number of sheep and goats.

The Lancers fought splendidly, but the sheep and goats escaped into the bush and fell into tbe hands of the enemy again. Most of the animals, however, were afterwards captured by the main body of the troops under Colonel Palmer. Lieut. Aitken rode on with about 50 men from Bisilbat-hill, where they bad been stationed for the protection of Major Broweliand Captain Sawyer, who bad done excellent service in the work of signalling, and who made several interesting sketches. Lieutenant Aitken engaged the enemy very smartly, attacking them witb 10 troopers, and driving them away with heavy loss.

Lieutenant Aitken's gallant conduct during tbe engagement is greatly commended. To-morrow morning there will be a general review by T.nrd Wnlselev of all tha troops in Suakim. Last night the rebels again tore up tbe railway and telegraph poles. The Mudir of Dongolo arrived at Cairo on Thursday. The Ruecinl correspondent of the Morning Post at Suakim telegrapbing on Wednesday says An expedition started last night, under the personal command of General Graham, which was without question the best planned and most perfectly executed manoeuvre of tbe present campaign.

Captain Clarke deserves the greatest credit for having planned the whole, and for having admirably timed the movements of our forces. Thanks to the accurate information obtained by the political section of the Intelligence Department, we have been actually enabled to surprise completely the most watchful and crafty of Osman Digma's lieutenants, and to inflict a lesson upon the rebels which cannot fail to destroy every vestige of their confidence. Two bodies of troops started simultaneously last night, one proceeding from Suakim and the other from Otao. They marched throughout the night, and reached the village of Dhakdul at the same time, tbe first detachment coming from the south and the second from tbe north. They were thus enabled to hem in Adam AU Saadoun with hia men, women, and children, numbering about 1,000, between two fires.

Unluckily there are at this place some lateral gorges running towards the west, and but for these all tbe rebels must have fallen into our hands. As it was, we killed about 150 of them, capturing 2,000 animals and making nine prisoners including three women. The Suakim fores, composed of the 9th Bengal Lancers, the Camelry, and the Mounted Infantry advanced up the Deberet Valley, reaching the south end of tbe village of Dhakdul at daybreak. At tbe same time the Otao force, consisting of Mounted Infantry ana the 15th Sikhs, appeared at the north end. Nothing could have been finer than the way in which our troops carried the poBition, swarming smartly over the hills and quickly driving out the Hadendowas from their position.

The Arabs kept np for some time a fairly brisk fire, though they never made any serious attempt at a stand. The Mounted Infantry and Cavalry pursued the fleeing Hadendowas into the plain, killing many of them and capturing a considerable number of cattle. ENGAGEMENTS WITH THE INDIANS IN CANADA. SEVEN HOURS' FIGHTING. A correspondent of the Daily News at Winnipeg on Wednesday telegraphed the following description of a seven hours' engagement between Government troops and Indians near Battleford Colonel Otters has made a brilliant dash at the rebels near Battleford, which resulted disastrously for the troops, wbo were greatly outnumbered by the Indians.

The latter were led by Poundmaker, one of the most restless chiefs in the North-west. He was the cause of the first Indian outrages in the present trouble, and has always been, a cause of annoyance to the Government. Before Colonel Otters' arrival Poundmaker had plundered and burned tbe bouses at Battleford, and slain many of tbe settlers. The rest took refuge in the barracks, and held out for several days without food or water. Many were almost dead from starvation.

When Colonel Otters, witb 300 men, reached the town, after a week's march from Qu'Appelle, he found the Indians beseiging the barracks, and the besieged at the point of surrender. He arrived just in time and began bis attack on Poundniaker's forces, which numbered between 600 and 800 men. Colonel Otters' force consisted of the Queen's Own Rifle Battalion of Toronto, mounted police under Colonel Herclmier, the Ottawa Foot Guards, and mounted volunteers from Battleford. The fight was commenced by the troops firing from the shelter of bushes and trees, picking off the Indians with great rapidity. Probably fifty Indians fell before they made a dash at the troops.

Then a fearful hand-to-hand encounter took place in which the troops suffered terribly. Colonel Otters had a narrow escape. His horse was shot under him, two bullets passing through his hat. The encounter began at five o'clock in the morning and lasted until noon. Colonel Oiters' force eventually retired to tbe barracks, leaving more than 30 dead and wounded on the field of battle.

Tho ground was covered with the dead and dying of both sides. When tho troops retired the Indians fired after them, and afterwards withdrew to their reserve a few miles distnnt, where they are fortifying themselves for another encounter, which will certainly take place. The Indians fought with coolness and bravery, but were poorly armed. Many of the squaws took part in tbe fight, and behaved equally well witb tbe Braves. Although exhausted after its long march, Colonel Otters' column fought steadily for seven hours.

The encounter shows the critical situation of the entire expedition, and adds to the fear that the Indians and half-breeds may unite in a grand cnslaught and annihilate the entire Government force. The High Commissioner for Canada has since received from the Canadian Government a telegram stating that Colonel Otters attacked Chief Poundmaker on his Reserve, absut thirty-five miles west of Battleford, on Sunday last, and demolished his camp. The Indians were defeated with great loss, about one hundred being killed and wounded. Colonel Otters lost eight men killed and fifteen wounded. Among the killed were Corporals R.

B. Sleigh and W. H. T. Lowry, and Trumpeter P.

Burke, of the North-West Mounted Police Privates John Rogers and Osgood, ot the Governor Uen-eral's Foot Guards, and three others whose names have not yet been received. After the encounter, having accomplished bis object, Colonel Otters returned to his camp at Battleford. It may be added that Chief Poundmaker and his Indians have been giving considerable trouble at Battleford since tbe outbreak of Riel, and had invested that place. Colonel Otters was despatch by General Middleton to its relief, and marched from Swift Current, a station on the Canadian Pacific Railway, to Battleford (200 miles) in seven days. On bis approach tbe Indians retired, but, after resting hia men, Colonel Otters went witb a portion of his command to Poundmaker's Reserve, with the result given above.

This chief is one of the few along the North branch of the Saskatchewan who have shown sympathy with Riel, and the defeat of Poundmaker should have a beneficial effect upon the others. Endeavours have evidently been made by Riel to induce the Indians in other parts of the Northwest Territories to rise against tbe Canadian Government, but so far without success. No general rising has taken place, and such an event is not expected. General Middleton has now over four thousand men under his command, and tbe presence of this force must exercise considerable influence in the districts in which they are encamped. General Middleton's position is near Batocke's crossing, about ninety miles to the east of Battleford.

Reinforcements and supplies have now reached him, and a further encounter with the half-breds under Riel is expected very shortly. A telegram from Calcutta on Thursday states that cholera has broken out in Rangoon, and the daily returns show an increasing number of deaths. While a battery of Pegu Artillery were practising at Campbellpore a shell over-carried and burst near a village, killing five natives and wounding several others. A Reuter's telegram from New York says that Richard Short, the man who stabbed Thomas Phelan in O'DonovanSossa's office, on January 10th last, has been acquitted. The judge expressed astonishment at tho verdict given by the jury.

A telegram from Alcira, in the province of Valencia, states that Dr. Ferran has inoculated 2,000 persons in that city with cholera pus where cholera cases are reported. Not one person has been stricken by the epidemic. Two students who refused to be inoculated have been attacked by cholera. This fact bus produced a great sensation.

The Explosion at the Admiralty. There is reason to believe that Colonel Majendie, in his official report to the Home Office, expresses a confident opinion that the recent explosion at the Admiralty was caused by the firing of about 121bs. of gunpowder enclosed in a metal pot. Heavy Damages Awarded to Mrs. Weldon.

The case of Weldon v. Gounod came on on Thursday, at tbe Sheriff's Court, Red Lion-square, London, before Under-Sheriff Burchell and a special Jury, whose duty it was to assess damages in the action brought by Mrs. Weldon against M. Gounod, tbe celebrated composer, the defendant haying withdrawn his defence. The counsel for Mrs.

Weldon were Mr. Bowen Rowlands, Q.G., M.P., Mr. Roselnnes, and Mr. Philips tbe Hon. Alfred Lyttleton represented M.

Gounod. The action was Virmiu-ht for libel, slander, breach of contract, and assault. The Under-Sheriff characterised the libel as scurrilous and abominable, and the Jury awarded Mrs. Weldon .10,000 damages, in addition to for which judgment has already been signed for board and lodgings, and the performance of secretarial duties. Mrs.

Weldon, who gave evidence in support of her case, was brought up by the Governor of Holloway Gaol under a writ of habeas corpus ad testificandum. Gordon and Btjknaby's will of Major-General Charles George Gordon, v.B., late ot 5, Rockstone-place, Southampton, who died on January 2b last, at Khartoum was proved on the 23rd by Sir Henry William Gordon, K.C.B., the brother, one of tha executors, the value of the personal estate amounting to 2,205. The testator leaves all his real and personal estate upon trust, to pay the income to his sister, Miss Mary Augusta Gordon, for life at her death his property is to be divided into 82 shares, and distributed among his nephews and neices various proportions. me win of Colonel Frederick Gustavus Burnaby, late of Somerby-hall, Leicestershire, wbo died on January 17th last, at Abou Klea, was proved on the 18th Mrs. Elizabeth Alice France Hawkins Burnaby, the widow and sole executrix, the value of tbe personal estate amounting to over 17,000.

An imperfect statement of the contents of this will has been given in some papers the following account may be relied on as correct. The testator appoints his wife guardian for her life of his children under age at his decease, and at her death appoints Lady Hawkins Whfetead and Valentine Baker Pasha guardians of his said children should this last named appointment take effect, then bo bequeaths to them 500 each. All his real estate and the residue of his personal estate be leaves to his wife absolutely. To Policembn and those obliged to be out in tbe damp night air, CADBrjRY'sCocoA affords an exhilarating beverage, warming, comforting and sustaining. 20.

To Tobacconists Commencing. An Ilh-s-trated Guide, 110 pages, "How to Open respectably from 20." Three stamps. H. Myers and Cigar and Tobacco Merchants, Enston-road London. vears to January.

1885, and thereatter tne sum oe yg fixed in decades, growing larger in each decade, the amount payable for interest oecoming u0 M0 per annum for the first, decade, ending Oct. 1894 500 second Oct. 190-1 600 third Oet-mi 700 fourth Oct. 1SK1 4m fifth Oct. 1931 JE1 000 sixth Oct.

1941 1200 Oct. 195-1 After which 125 for two more years would extinguish the debt. Any surplus beyond the sum required to meet these payments to be given to the merchants in the shape of reduction of rates and duties. The scheme for this pnrposs had been submitted to the Board of Trade, which had expressed itself satisfied therewith, merely reserving the right to ask for a revision of the scheme at tho end of seven years should it see fit to do so. The Committee recommended that the holders of debentures to the amount of .3,800 who had not accepted the reduced interest be re-paid on the 6th October next out of the surplus nowin hand, and that the bolder of a further sum of 100 be given notice, so as to discharge eight years' instalments under the Act to January, 188b.

liiis report was accepted by the Committee of Management, The Kates and Duties Committee, having considered the best means of returning to the trade the surplus inoomo under the Act of 1877, reported that they had arrived at the conclusion that the most equitable method would be by reducing all tho rates and duties imposed by that Act uniformly by 20 per this arrangement not to be made for a longer period than to the 25th March, 1886, and before that period expires to be subject to reviewal. This report was also adopted by the Management Committee. The Clerk was instructed to negociate with Sir Geo. Broke-Midaieton and the town authorities, with the view ot getting the use of tho Greenwich Farm valley for the deposit of dredged soil. The Accountant presented the financial statement for the past month, and it was resolved that the suspense account of So6 3s.

under the Act of 1852, be closed. In order to attain this object the Committee recommended the acceptance of an offer from Mr. Geo. Mason to lend a further sum of 800 at 4 per oent. upon the deposit of the title deeds of the public warehouses land (now held by him to secure ,2,000) be accepted, and that the remaining 56 3s.

3d. be paid out of tho revenue arising from such property. The Engineer having reported an inquiry as to the terms upon which the dredger Lady Nancy could be hired, he was instructed to submit any definite offer to the Dredging and Ballasting Committee. The adoption of these minutes was moved by Dr. Drummond and seconded by Mr.

Roger Kerrison. Mr. Grimwade I think four per cent, would be sufficient on the 800. The Chairman We shall bo very happy to accept 800 from you, at four per if you will consent. Mr.

Kerrison said perhaps he might mention that Mr. Mason had already advanced 2,000 on the land. He thought four and a half per cent, was very moderate interest for what was practically a second mortgage. In his opinion this was a very cheap way of borrowing I suppose the 2,000 takes preference? Mr. Kerrison replied in the affirmative.

The Clerk (Mr. H. C. Casley) stated that the 2,000 was advanced when the laud was purchased. Now this 800 would be added, Mr.

Mason having consented to lend the money without putting the Commission to the expense of a legal mortgage. The Chairman: Mr. Mason will be glad if any gentleman will take it off his hands. Mr. Grimwade Money is very plentiful, and may be had at 4 per cent.

If the security is not good that is another thing. Mr. Kerrison It is not so easy to get a second mortgage at 4 per cent. Mr. Piper remarked that about an hour ago Mr.

Grimwade found himself he thought he might say unexpectedlyin the possession of S00. Perhaps he would lend it to the Commission. Mr. Grimwade It has been pawned Jong ago. (Laughter.) It is a public speculation of mine which comes out to the bad (laughter) not the first.

The Chairman It is quite competent for any gentleman to move that the question be further considered. Mr. Budden said this would not be a regular mortgage the gentleman willing to lend the money did not require a mortgage, and they would not be put to the expense incurred in the regular way. It was a second lending of money, and would come in very handy for a time. The Committee were only too glad to accept it, without going into the market.

He thought it was a very handsome offer, under the circumstances. The Clerk added that Mr. Mason had stated he was willing to accept the repayment of principal out of the revenues of the Company, as it became available. No doubt the money could be borrowed at four but those terms would be granted upon a fixed mort- Mr. Jeffries I think we cannot do better than accept it as offered.

It is accommodation. The Chairman said he did not care a straw which way it went, but he thought it would be an advantage to the Commission. Thev required a Bum of money, and whovever they borrowed from in the market they must give security. He knew so well the position of the Commissioners that he had faith in them, and was prepared to take back the money as they could repay it. If they found next year that they could reduce the amount by 200 let them do so.

Mr. Grimwade, looking at the surroundings, thought this might be the best possible way of dealing with the said ho was glad to find that the Committee, if an offer waa made, intended to let the Lady Nancy on reasonable terms, because in that way they would be making a little money but he trusted indeed he knew that the Committee would see that a responsible person was engaged in working her. Mr. Jeffries said he believed it was understood a lare quantity of soil still needed to be removed from the tends in the river. It would be false policy to let the dredger and allow the bonds and shoals to remain for the obstruction, it might be, of navigation.

He was glad to hear there was the prospect of a reduction in the tonnage dues he was afraid they were putting that off for au indefinite period. He had hoped the Committee would have been ableto recommend a deduction earlier than the minutes indicated. The Chairman said he did not think Mr. Jeiiries quite understood the proposal. They intended to reduce the dues 20 per commencing from next Monday morning.

(Applause.) Mr. Gibbons As an experiment uutil next March. The Chairman: For this reason On the face of the accounts, we could make 25 per cent, reduction, but we thought it would be better to keep on the right side, and see whether we could make a larger. Mr. Pipre.

askeS whether the discontinuance ot dredging was due to the fund being exhausted. The Chairman replied that no definite proposal had teen made for hiring tho dredger. Whan such a proposal was made it would be reported to the Commission. Mr. Piper: I understood we could not continue the use of the dredger because we had no funds available.

The Chairman Tou did not get any statement of kof Vitirl frnm fVift rAnnrfe of the Committee. Mr. Grimwade Then why is the Lady Nancy not at work The Chairman Because she happens to be at work. (Laughter.) Mr. Grimwade Then why offer her to let? The Chairman She was not offered, We are informed some persons wished to hire her.

Mr. Gibbons She will continue at work The Chairman Until you hear further. The motion was then agreed to. Mr. Budden moved That the rates and duos imposed under sec.

20 of the Act of 1877 be reduced by 20 per in accordance with the recommendation of the Committee, until the 25th March, 1886, and that all other respects the existing scale of drawbacks, tonnage dues, rates and ballast charges be continued until the same date." Tbe 20 per cent, reduction, tie cx.piainea, referred to the new Act only-it did not affect the old scale. Certain dues were increased under the Act at 1877, and the reduction would apply to those dues. Mr. Jeffries seconded the resolution, regretting that it did not apply to all the dues. Mr.

Grimwade You are never satisfied. (Laughter.) The Chaieman We cannot interfere with the old tonnage dues. Mr. Jeffries hear it remarked that tbe dues are rather high at this port. The Chairman That is not the question.

The resolution was adopted. Mr. Ethbridqe Curtis asked whether tbe reduction would affect ships already in the dock and partly discharged. The Chairman No, because the dues are already paid, or should be..