London, April 17. The Johannesburg correspondent of the Times wires that English fear that the action of Sir H. Robinson in not ask ing for an increased garrison at Capetown will encourage burghers in ths belief that ks will not insist on tho reforms being carried out. Kruger deprecates the show of forces while the Transvaal is arming to the testh.
The Abyssinian War.
Eome, April 17. Geneial Baldiosera advises the Govern ment he will await the result of peace negotiations before relieving Adigrat.
THE FAUST FAMILY.
Another Performance To-night. Eho performance of the abovo Company at tha Drill Hall last evening 'was well ot tondedjCODsidoring the unfavorable weather, and as on fcho previous evenings, the per. formore met with a hearty loception, eneoreo being frequent. This afternoon the Fuuefc Family gave a benefit performance in aid of the jb'iunnor Relief: Fund, tlio ontiro procoeds to bo handod ov<.r to His Worshio the Mayor, as the trustees or the Drill Hall liavo given the free uso of (ho buiKing for the entertain nionl. A a the Hoison steamer doeß not loavo till la!/9 to night, Iho maaogoraoot-lovo decided to giye auothor aod final perforiJiance thiJ ovonmg, whea no doubfc fcho opportunity of Sfloinp and judging of the undoubted, moritj of the talonlad Company will bo largoiy availed of.
THE HOSPITAL FETE.
