Mr Ohambor'ain, roplvinc fonpiti- Hon inaugurated by Mr William Runoi'

an, member lot Stmonstown la tho apo Parliamont, and signed by 42 ot hat are known as the Imperial pro ressive members, who favor tho sns onsiun of tho Capo Consii'.ufwn, lid tho signatories formed a minority f both Houses, and tho request tosusi lend was asking them to hho an Jr, inprecedented step, which ought only ;o be taken on inconirovertiblo prooi Jiat the continnanco of cous'»il"' ; oiwl ft Sovernnient was a danger to the uulony gl ind to peace. Moreover, that could jnlybe granted after a rosolutwn had ~, been carried by tho Oape Parliament. rhe latter ought to be suuimoued at the ri earliest possible date, and pass au Act oi idemnity, andcuuaider registration, wicu p the obieetof effecting pacification. Uo ( hoped many former sympathisers with f the rebellion would frankly and cordially co-operate with others towards pach'.v ilon To agree to the petition would produce discontent irad agitatiou in- ; ihad of allaying race haired. Alter l ilt Chamberlain's reply was m.ao known a great meeting was held m Jordon Sprigg'a T B T UC &,h,is London, which voted by a large maj'rily (or the Buspenaion of the coußUlutiuii. tlt'ceived July 8. aLQs9a,ni. Loudon, July .7. The Times Bays Hie Government's eighty decision not to suspend he OapeUonßtnutlongivesanopporui.il, for passing legislation winch Mi Uun berlain declares is Indispena :ble for lue maintenance of British lutereats. IU decision is based on the feeling thai would be wrong to assume teat the Colonial parliament is not held by patriotism and good sense. The votu , and speeches of both parties would speedily ahow whether the misgiving | concerning the decisions are or are not unfounded. , . The Standard says It is perhaps a elioice between dangera, It » lo be hoped the colonial representatives will show a generous confidence not mis- PlaCed ' Hew York, July 7. The New York Sun says John Koeki feller has formed a trust consolidating Swift's and Armour's interests, which will control the leading meat packers.
