Ottawa, Feb. 13. An excited debate has taken place m the Dominion Parliament. A number of members declared that the Protestants would arm to expel the French from. Canada. Sir J. Mac Donald denounced the attempt to arouse race hatred.
A CRUISER ASHORE.
London, Feb. 13. Newa has been received that the British cruiser Conquest, 14 guns, 2380 tona, has gone ashore on the Island of Pemba, off the Zanzibar coast. FAILURES IN THE IRON TRADE. Several failures are reported through gambling m iron warrants. Iti3 rumoured that a ring has been formed to corner the hematite market, and close the furnaces till the stocks on hand are sold. WESTERN AUSTRALIA. The Western Australian Bill was read a first time to-day. It is eipected that a committee will examine the Agents- General with regard to tho disposal of Crown landß and the question of emigration. Sir E. C. Bovill, Chief Justice of Cypraß, has refused to take the Bame position m Western Australia. CONGRESS ON HYGIENE. The intercolonial congress on hygiene will meet m London next year. Delegates from Australia will be invited. OLD GOLD COINS. The time within which gold coins issued previous to Queon Victoria ascending the throne must bo withdrawn from circula tion has been extended to March 31st. Such coins will now be taken at full value, but if not handed m by the date named will only bo paid for on tho actual value of tho gold. (Received 9 p.m., Feb. 14tU). GENERAL SHIPPING. London. Feb. 13. Arrived—Barquo Brier Holme from Timaru (Nov. Ist). MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL, It is believed that Tasmania intends to convert her debt into 3i per cents. Wool is unchanged. 200,000 cheep- Bkins were sold to-day, merinos at Ad and crosßbreds jd below last auction.
A LADY DEFIES THE LAW.
