COMMERCIAL UNION,

Loxdos", June 21

Aditctation from the Empire Trade League waited upon the Premier, urging the Go vernment to renounce tho commercial treaties which prevent tho colonies giving a preference to British trade ; also to con vene a conference to consider the question of establishing a closer commercial union between Great Britain and tho colo nies. In reply, the Marquis of Salis bury said the provisions complained of must nob lack attention, but ab the same time, the Government had to bear in mind that the treaties contained much which was highly valuable to British trade, and it was impossible to renounce them piecemeal. Ue, however, promised that the Government; would take any chance which offered itself to withdraw from un fortunate engagements, and they were hopefulof being in a position to shortly miti gate the existing erila. In concluding, tho Premier pointed out to the deputation that fcho League inneb abandon sentiment, state their policy, and endeavour to impress the country with it.
SENTENCED FOR BRIBERY.
Washington, June 20. An Italian has been sentenced to a year's imprisonment for bribing a juror on the Monnessy murder casa.
THE ASSYRIAN REBELS.
Constantinople, June 20. The rebels ab Yemen, have again de teated the Turkish troops.
RIFLES FOR RUSSIA.
Pakis, Juno 21.
General Trahagui, of the Russian Imperial Guard, is in Paris arranging for the delivery of 500,000 riScs.
THE LABOUR COMMISSION.
London, June 21. The dockers are stiil giving evidence at tho Labour Commission.
OHIO AFFAIR.
New York, Ju,ne 21,

The Ohio Republican Convention are nominating McKinlay as Governor. He demands special protection for wool growers, placing them on tho same footing as manufacturers.
THE BEHRING SEA.
New York, Juno 20.
