... RUSSIA'S CLAIMS. it Have the Ruling Voice. ST PETERSBURG, Saturday. ui states that the Russian official le role which must fall to the Czar in suppressing the revolt in China, is ole The interests of Russia are Northern China, fnd Ua,sia must ne voice in the settlement with tbe tim^t-Central_Newg^ ...

... I PLASTERERS' STRIKE AT NEWPORT. I A Settlement. The strike of the operative plasterers at New- port was adjusted on Saturday evening at a con- ference of masters and men. The btrike has asted for 15 or 16 months, and was commenced by the masters locking out the Newport men in obedience to orders from Loudon, where a dis- pnte was then pending. The masters have been willing to settle on their ...

...  I LATEST FROIETORIA. I (Centrp.lkews wtaponderit.) I I'iETOHflay Afternoon. A steeplecbast ber xJat ioterest, and was won by KeJi all there were 50 starters. a,«d the race t atmcUt tremen- dous excitement. A large ritienbet of Holl with their fami- lies left for home this aioi The Royal FQilier!, iJ in from Johan- nesburg to-day, nud weclded a gratifying reception by tile troop, As regards ...

... A STUDY OF IE ABNRAL HUSHING THE PUB v. A COCNCt The Weston-snper-M Pier Cofi -P*i» nine per cent, for yeac.i they noiBeveD a solid seven, judging ifthe last ac» '-Th balanco of net reverta8 £ 2,181 t; balanco of net revet^as £ 2,181 1J tl1 dividend absorbed £ L of this, lk £ 7? 13s 6d to be carried ward to lyci'X account. That it mas remember#8 ...

... HOMOCEiEbN JAAPFNG CU\TINH.. FOR 13EFIT F MMS GO TO DI*00 Trading Co, SN0 Woodvil!e-road. Open. | 5688-1 I i ...

... CHbsE ASSitS% RION OF THE GERrN MINISTER. Positior.others Desperate. (R ...

... j TO-DAY'S CRICKET. Warwickshire v. Surrey. Birmingham, Monday.—Fine weather prevailed this morning, but there were some ominous looking clouds about when play commenced in the return match between Warwickshire and Surrey. War- wickshire played the same team that defeated Hampshire, Santall being still In hospital, though progressing favourably. Surrey substituted N. Miller for Hayes, who ...

... OVER SUMMER 8EAS. I It was manifest to Brooke almost from the very first that the gods had intended her for him. If he had told anyone of his conviction be would liave said that the gods had intended them for each other, but when he thought about it in his Inmost soul he put it the first way. And he thought about it a good deal. Yon have to think Altogether more than is good for you when yoa ...

... A PAIS)N FOR On Satuya night Davidillips, a yonng fellow of 24y^s, behaved ir extraordinary manner, a.Jing to a stori at the Cardiff Police Cont) fis morning. leB Lanson, of the Loconntuji Hotel, was tltrator, and he iuformed AArramn D. Joilr J. B. Ferrier, and Mr Ale,.Dancan that3aturday night defendant, vpm he had neen before, broke windows at tjl hotel to the of X3. Defen- dlltnt declared ...

... PHILLIPS & Co., Ten Specialists, Cardiff, are selling a Wholesale Blend at Is 5d per lb. which can- not be beaten bj. any tea firm in the KijigUora. Put up in 40 lb. packages onlv. Carriage paid on a single package. Terms Cash with order. Simple gratis on receipt of business heading. TUK KESTAUKANT of Wales (one of the sights in Cardiff). Excellent Cookery. Dainty Confec- tionery —The New ...

... SPORTING ITEMS. I Clfttehaven j. we believe, a certain acceptor for the Liverpool Cup, and Ric.kaby has been en- gaged to ride. Golden Wishes, 3y, by Fitzsimon-Gold Foil, who won the Lav.n Plate at tbo Curragh last Tuesday, has been sold to an English owDer. A yearling colt recently purchased by Lord Fermov for 300 guineas was maliciously stabbed a few nights igo. His Lordship b&s offered a ...

... YANKEE YARNS. The Cause of the Duke's Absence. I Among the many stories told lately ia connec- tion with the late Dnke of Argyll the following seems to have escaped repetition. A distinguished officer oftheArmy called on the Dake at Inverary Castle, and was told by the servant that he was not at home. Where is be ? asked tho officer. I- He's awa', awa' was Donald's hesitating reply awa' ...