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Grey River Argus, Volume XXXIX, Issue 6989, 14 February 1891, Page 2

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, By Kltctrlc Tdegrtph— Copyright. (per press association.) (Received February 13, at 1 10 am.)' London, February 12. The conference of members of the older unions at Cardiff passed resolutions opposing the claims of the seamen and dockers to monopolise the work and declaring that the animosity of the firemen was contrary to the principle of unionism. The Chinese loan will probably be in gold, not silver. St Petersburg, February 12. All the Jews engaged in oommerce have been expelled from Nijni Novgorod. (Received February 13, at 10 30 a m.) London, February 12. Messrs Dillon and O'Brien have issued , a manifesto stating that irreconcilableness on both sides prevented a satisfactory settlement with regard to the leadership of the Irish party and condemning the unyielding tone exhibited ia points of form. Both gentlemen promise to remain neutral in the matter. In a letter to O'Brien Parnell regretß that Home Rule assurances given by the Liberal party, are not sufficient for the safeguard of the National interests or to justify him in retiring from the head of the party. He states that a spirit of deadliest hostility to the union of the party is evinced from quarters least expected and he will personally attend to his duties in Parliament and pursue an active campaign in Ireland. Ottawa, February 12. It is expected that the elections will give the Government a majority of over forty, The Opposition deny that their policy of reciprocity with the United States virtually means annexation, but the American statesmen and Preßß assert it does. Belgrade, February 12. It is reported that King Alexander of Servia is suffering frem a dangerous malady. (Received, February 13, at 7 45 p m.) London, February 12. Mr McCarthy explained to his followers that Gladstone had given written assurance that the Home Rule Bill ahould auhhortae the Irish Parliament to deal with the land unless the question was settled before hand or in a speolfied period. The Parliament would also he allowed the control of the civic police, replacing the present force within five years. The party acquitted M'Carthy from blame for ths; rupture and resolved to continue to support him. Dillon and O'Brien surrendered at Folkestown to-day.