The English wheat market is dull, while Continental and; American are steady.
Madrid, June 13

Two churches were struck by light ning in Spain. Fifteen persons were killed and 40 injured. St. Petersburg, June 13.
The Russian Government have approved of Baron Hirsch's proposal to assist three and a-half million Jews to emigrate in 25 years. London, June 13.
Rioting has taken place in Limerick between the Parnell and M'Carthy factions. Many persons were injured. Wheat has fallen 6d per quarter.
The Right Hon. A. J. Balfour an nounced in the House of Commons that the Government intend to proceed with the Small Holdings, Scotch Education, Clergy Discipline, and Irish Free Edu cation Bills. He hoped it would be possible to dissolve by June 25th. The Irish members, however, strenuously oppose the last-named measure. Lord Salisbury informed the House of Lords that a telegram had been re ceived from Captain Williams, from the Victoria Nianza, dated March 31st, stating that the fighting was at an end and the missionaries safe. The Premier appealed to the public to suspend judg ment on the action of the English officers in Uganda until their reports were received. He was unable to believe that Captains Lugard and Williams had committed the acts of violeuce alleged, but an inquiry would be held in due course. The latest news from Venezuela is of the usual contradictory kind, and represents President Palacia as having' routed the insurgents who are en trenched at Cumaredo, with a loss of 200 killed. They are also reported to have been defeated in a fresh attack on Trujillo. It is rumored that Mr Chauncey Depew will succeed Mr Blaine as Secretary of State.
