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Evening Star, Issue 8529, 30 May 1891, Page 2

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THE G.O.M/S AD'VICK (Reoetved Hay 80, 1891. at 10.20 a.m.) LONDON, May 29. In the course of a speech to-day Mr Gladstone, in referring to the expulsion of the Jews from Russia, said that nothing was to be gained by denouncing the revolting treatment to whioh they are being subjected, and it would be better to appeal to European public sentiment, after preparing a digest of the exceptional laws of Russia. THE FISHERIES DISPUTES. LONDON, May 29. In the House of Commons Mr W. H. Smith announced his intention of introducing a Bill to prevent British sealers from carrying out their calling in Bshring Sea for one year. The compromise which has been arrived at between Mr Smith and the Newfoundland Parliament ha* not been found to be as satisfactory as expeoted. ST. JOHN'S, MAY 29. The French admiral is enforcing the exclusive claims of French fishermen to all fish in St. George Bay. His action is causing much excitement amoDgst the Eaglish residents. THE POSTAL CONGRESS. VIENNA, MAY 29. (Received May 80,1891, at 10.85 a m.) The Emperor of Austria entertains the delegates to the Postal Conference at a banquet on Saturday. fixingHoundaries. ZANZIBAR, May 29. The Governor of Mozambique and the British Admiral on the East African Btation will delimitate the frontier of Massikesse, THE GERMAN HARVEST. BERLIN, May 29. Owing to the prospects of a bad harvest the Berlin Municipal Council have requested the Government to immediately suspend the duties on cereals, and have them abolished altogether at an early date, IRISH TENANTS SETTLE UP. LONDON, May 29. (Received May 30, 1891, at 10 a.m.) The tenants at Old Tipperary, who were evicted for not paying their rent, have accepted the terms of the landlords. They have now paid the arrears of rent due, and have returned to their homes. EDISON'S LATEST. NEW YORK, May 29. Experiments have been made with Edison's latest invention, the kinetograph, which combines the phonograph with the photograph. The results obtained have been marvellous. OUTBREAK OF CHOLERA. SUEZ, May 29. _ Consequent on the outbreak of cholera in the Red Sea a quarantine station has been established. [Special to Press Association.] THE NEWFOUNDLAND PEOPLE FURIOUS. ST. JOHN'S, May 29. (Received Hay SO, 1891, at 11.15 a.m.) The British residents in Newfoundland are wildly furious at the action of the Frenoh admiral in enforcing the exclusive claims of France to fish in St. George Bay. A BYE-ELECTION. LONDON, May 29. The election for the vacant seat in the House of Commons for North Bucks, rendered necessary by the expulsion of Captain Verney, resulted in the return of a Home Ruler. THE QUEENSLAND LOAN. LONDON, May 29. The ' Financial News' considers that the failure of the Queensland loan was mainly due to the reluctance of the English capitalists to encourage further borrowing by the Australian colonies, and it advises the Imperial Parliament to reject the Trustees' Liability Bill, which provides for trustees investing in colonial stocks, RESTRICTING PAUPER IMMIGRATION. LONDON, May 29. In the House of Commons to-day Mr Smith, in reply to a question, said that the Government would consider the necessity of placing some restriction on the influx of destitute foreigners into Great Britain. ASHORE IN THE SUEZ CANAL. SUEZ, May 29. The P. and O. Company's steamer Arcadia is ashore in the canal; but in a position that traffic ia not interrupted. The vessel will have to be lightened, and a portion of her cargo is being discharged. THE MANIPUR REVOLT. CALCUTTA, May 29. The tiial of the Regent of Manipur is fixed for June 1, and that of Senaputty follows. It has been decided to allow them the assistance of British officers in their defence. THE EFFECT OF PROTECTIVE DUTIES. BERLIN, May 29. (received May 30, 1891, at 10.40 a.m ) The high corn duties in Northern Germany have had the effect of forciDg the price of bread up to famine prices. THE MOSCOW EXHIBITION. ST. PETERSBURG, May 29. Owing to the Russian authorities haras* sing exhibitors and visitors to the Mosoow Exhibition, some unpleasantness with France has been occasioned. Notwithstanding that every preparation has been made for the Czar's visit to the Exhibition, he deoided at the last moment not to leave the Royal Palace, and it is alleged that the cause of the postponement was due to the discovery of a plot to assassinate him. THE TRIPLE ALLIANCE. ROME, May 29. Premier Rudini has informed both the German and Austrian Governments that it is the intention of Italy to renew the Triple Alliance. A GRATEFUL ACKNOWLEDGMENT. PARIS, May 29. The Frenoh Minister of War has sent a grateful message of thanks to Lord Charles Bereaford, of H.M.S Undaunted, for the assistance rendered by him to the Frenoh warship Seigneloy when she stranded on a sandbank off Jaffa.