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(Received November 27, 10.30 a.m.)

THE CONGREGATIONAL UNION

London, November 25. The Rev George Barrett.has been chosen Secretary of the Congregational Unior, in succession to the Bey Dr Hannay, Who died last year.
THE EUROPEAN SITUATION.
Berlin, November 25. The Emperor is reported to have ad dressed a body of recruits after his interview with M. De Giem, and in formed them he hoped the only oppor tunity they would have of showing their bravery would be confined to peaceful times. His speech has caused some sensation. t ..Vienna. November 25. Count Toafes Cabinet has been de feated in the Austrian Reicherath.
THE LATE LORD LYTTON.
Paris, November 26. The French Government offered to give Lord Lytton a public funeral befitting a Marshal of France. His relations, however, declined the offer, on the ground that the remains of the late Ambassador were to be buried in England.
CHINESE TROUBLES.
Hong Kong, November 25. News has been received that a large force of Mongolian rebels is advancing on Pekin. The Imperial troops have been despatched to meet them. Many converts have been massacred at Kung Chow.
THE SITUATION IN BRAZIL.
Rio de Janeiro, November 25. Th« relations between the Brazilian army and navy are somewhat strained, and considerable uneasiness ib felt in consequence.
THE CANADIAN SCANDALS.
Ottawa, November 25. Whelan, contractor, gnd White, publisher of the " Montreal Gazette," has been arrested on a charge of crimi nal libel, for accusing Mercier's Govern ment of insisting upon getting one hundred and fifteen thousand dollars before Whelan could obtain his money.
ALIEN LAND OWNERS IN TEXAS.
