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ue., Niagara Falls, Windsor and 'innipeg only, where they will be thoroughly fumigated with hydro- oynnic acid gas by a competent Gov- ernment official in accordance with the most improved methods. All Ihilpvments made in eccordance with the above will be entirely at the risk of the shippers or oonsignees, the Gov- ernment assuming no risk whatever. The packages must be addressed so as to enter Canada at one of the above numed ports of entry, and the route by which they will be shipped must be clearly slated upon each package. As it is wellâ€"known that well matured - and thoroughly dormant nursery. Itock may be safely treated, but that there is danger of serious injury to the trees if fumigated in the autumn before ,ihe buds are thoroughly dor- mant or in the spring after the buds have begun to unfold, all stock which when received is immature or too far ‘ advanced for safe treatment will be refused entry and held at the risk of‘ the shipper. LIVEi STOCK ASSOCIATION. The Government bill to provide for incorporation of Live Stock Record Aa- aocu'tions will permit any fire or more persons who desire to join together for; the purpose of keeping a record of‘ reâ€"bred live stock of any distinct! reed to be incorporated on applica- tion to the Minister of Agriculture. Not more than one association for each distinct breed of horses, cattle, sheep, ' and swxne is to be incorporated under‘ the Act. The association may adopt] constitution and lay-laws, and may elect annual and life members. whose liability shall be limited by the amount of the‘membership fees. An annual report is to be sent to the Minister of Agriculture. 11 any association ceas- Notes of Proceedings in the Nation- al Legislature. QUESTIONS ANSWERED. Mr. Bell of Addinglon, was informed by Dr. Borden, that the major por- tion of the militia will be ordered out for drill in camp this year in June as usual, and the rest in September. The Minister of Militia was unable to de- signate the particular corps which will drill in each month, as the military programme for the annual camps had not. yet been made up. .A short discussion took place on Mr. Casey's motion affirming the desirabil- ity of calling Parliament on a fixed day annually or on a. day between cer. tain fixed and narrow limits. In Daâ€" cember or January of each year would be in the public interest, and would best consult the convenience of those who have business to bring before that body and of the members thereof. Sir Louis Davies replied that the Government could find no record of any such grant or promise. A report on this subject was recelved from Rev. Father Paradis, in 1887. but it was de- stroyed in the fire in the west block in 1897. Mr. Foster was Informed by Mr. Blair that sixteen cars were purchased by the Railway Department from the Wagner Car Company in 1899. Sev- eral 01 the wheels on these cars were afterwards found to be defective, and these were replaced by the Wagner Company. The Chinese problem was brought up by Mr. Mcinnes in the shape of an amendment to a bill granting a rail- way charter on the Island of Van- couver. He wanted to prevent the employment of Chinese labour on the construction or operation of the road, but found only 21 members of the House who agreed with him. Most of these who voted against him did so because they thought his method of treating the question was unwise, and not because they disagreed with his general idea of restricting Chinese 1111. migration. ‘ The discussion of Mr, Flint‘s resolu- tion favouring prohibition by pro- vinces was set down for Munday, April 23rd. » Mr. Marcotta enquired whether an appropriation of 83,000 was ever grant- ed or promised for the purpose of mak- ing a survey with a view to lowering the level of Lake Temiscamingue. Mr. Prior enquired when the militia report would be printed, and whether [t \Xould contain the report of the G, Dr. Borden replied that it was now in the printers’ hands, and would con- tain such parts of the general officer’s report as the Minister of Militia thought necessary. PROHIBITION DISCUSSION. Sir Louis Davies said there was a rouing desire to have the sessions of ’arliament called early. and that was the policy of the Government also. It would baimlpossible, however, to have all the departmental reports down in January. The motion was withdrawn. IMPORTATION OF FRUlT TREES. An order in Council has been passed auspending the action of the regulation against the introduction into Canada at trees suspected of being infected by the San Jose scale. until May 1 next. meortetions are permitted to be entered at St. John, N.B., St. John’s, Mr. Davies was told by Sir Wilfrid Laurier that the Government of Can- ldn. pays to the Government of Mani- tolba $1 per day for the maintenance of lunatice from the North-West Ter- ritories ln the Manitoba asylum. Sir Wilfrid was unable to state what is the actual cost of the maintenance of such lunatic: THE REPORT OF THE (10.0 CALLING PARLIAMENT CHINESE LABOUR The Militia Department has receiv- ed a report from the commandant ot the Yukon force. The report says that some of the men who are now serving will be time-expired before llong, and the chances are that they wvill likely come back to their homes. The discipline of the force is good up to the standard at the depots, which is saying much, considering the tempâ€" tations of Dawson City. The winter climate has been perfect, and the men {have been walking out in red, which means that they have thrown off their lovercoats, from the 15th of March. fieir health is all that could be desir- has at the t trgope Reserve Companies of Several Bat- tallons Going to the Cape. London, April 13.â€"-The War Office announces that 4,000 horses will arrive at the Cape this week. It is well un- derstoud that the animals are not fit {or work until about ten days after the voyage. Two thousand more are (b.1331 Elle que next week. Tilâ€"e military authorities, however regard these fears as groundless. as for tWere months to do buamesa It: corporatlve powers may be revoked. Any persons who signs a false pedi- gree for registration may be fined summarily in a court. of law. some Further Trouble Feared in the Caledon District. London, Saturday, April 14.â€"-It has recently been asserted that the rebelâ€" lion in Cape Colony was completely stamped out, but news from Cape Town hardly accords with these asserâ€" tions. It is said that the attitude of the Dutch farmers in the south-West- era districts of the colony, notably Swellendem and Caledon, causes grave apprehension. A prominent Dutch farmer there declares that a majority of the Dutch in the districts are only awaiting the right moment to rebel. He says that he alone has sufficient Mauser rifles and ammunition to arm 500 men. He adds that they will make the first move in Caledon, where they will seize the keys of the magistrecy. The districts are mountainous. The War Office has called out the reserve companies of several infantry battalions, which will be sent to South Africa. forthwith. The Town Guard Remobollzed and Guns Remounted at the Forts. Kimberley, April 13,â€"The town guard has been remobllized, and guns have been remounted at the forts, ow- ing to the fears of the populace that the Boers will again attempt a seige. A battalion of the Scottish Rifles has arrived, and the redoubts around the town are nanned with regular Dr. Sproule called attention to the large purchase of horses being made in the United States by the Imperial Government, and asked what steps the Canadian Government was taking ta__have bought in this country. apprehension. A prominent Dutch farmer there declares that a majority of the Dutch in the districts are only awaiting the right moment to rebel. He says that he alone has sufficient Mauser rifles and ammunition to arm 500 men. He adds that they will make the first move in Caledon, where they will seize the keys of the magistracy. The districts are mountainous. The revival of the rebellious spirit is doubtless due to the eneral belief of the members of the frikander Bond that the recent British mishaps in the Free State are the signal for Boer vio- tories. The Dutch believe that the war will last for three years, owing to the Boers and the rebels adopting guerilla tactics. London, April 16.â€"Tlie Bloemfon- tein correspondent of the Daily News, telegraphing Saturday, says: "President Kruger attended a con- ference of the Boer couimandents at Brandfort on Thursday. It is beâ€" llieved that a decision was reached to 1 withdraw the Transvaal forces to the north of the Vet River, preparatory to a. general retirement across the Veal River, if hard pressed, leaving" the Free Staters 'to their own re- sources." Sohhl In Trencher-one. St. Helena, April 16.â€"-â€"Col. Schiel and two other Boer prisoners were landed yesterday and sent to the cit- adel in consequence of an ettemptto "It is reported that there are 9,000 Boers to the south of De “’etsdorp, the force extending from that point to Odeudahl. ’Dhe burghers who had returned to their farms are undoubt- edly rejoining the enemy. Mr. Fisher stated that he had fre- quenlly cabled and written to the High Commlssioner that Canada. could furnish a large number of useful and serviceable horses, and he belleved there would be a result from these communications shortly. NEWSPAPER POSTAGE. Replying to' Mr. Bergeron. Mr. Mu- lock stated that. the amount collected for newspaper postage at a quarter cent per pound for the three months ending March 31, 1899, was $10,332,851. The amount at half acent per pound for the: two months ending February 28 last was $17,982.39. The returns for March are; not yet complete. Sir “'lltrid Laurier replied that re- presentations to that effect had been made to the British authorities, and he had reason to believe a result wggld (ollbw immediately. Columns Enabled to Move Almost as Quickly as Cavalry. London, Saturday, April l4.â€"The Bloemfontein correspondent of the Morning Post, telegrapming Thursday, says:â€" “The enemy have evidently deter- mined to adopt entirely new tactics. Two columns are known to be moving to the south of Bloemfontein. They are relying on Cape carts for trans- port and are carrying scarcely any forage, and only sufficient to meet the immediate requirements of the convoy, with ox transport following at a secure distance. The Boer col- wmns are thus enabled to move al- most {15 quickly as cavalry. "Lord Robeâ€"r13 has a-fipoiuted the Duke of Marlborough to be assistant military secretary at headquarters." FEARS AT KIMBERLEY. WAR NOT YET OVER BOEKS’ NEW TACTICS. THE YUKON FIELD FORCE HORSES FOR BRITISH ARMY FILL UP GAPS. London.Apri116â€"(4.55 a.m.)â€"The War Oilice had nothing to communi- cate to the publia yesterday. It may be taken for granted that. the rumor of Gen. Brabant's victory at Wepen- er is premature. With the remainder of his troops he left Aliwal North Saturday for Rouxville, and there has scarcely been time for an en- gagement. There is practically no fresh news. All the Bloemfontein des- patohes, however, breath a. confident tone. There seems to be a heavy deâ€" mand on the railway for so large an army loaves the populace bare of everything save the absolute necessi- ties of life. WAR OFFICE SIlENI SUNDAY All Blnemfonteln Dunn-Inho- Breaths . ConfldOIn Toneâ€"Blflery "C." Second Oanndlnn Conun'ent, Ordorad to Go I. the North at KImborl-cy ‘rhlol ll The despatches announce the ap- proach of winter. The first pinch of frost has been felt at Bloemfontein, where considerable rain has fallen. London, April 16.â€"The Cape Town correspondent of The Daily Tele- graph, t‘olegraphing Sunday, says 2 “An unconfirmed report is in circulâ€" lation here that Gen. urabant has inflicted a crushing defeat upon the Boers at, Wepener, Camllring guns and taking prisoners." Reinforcemculu fur Ihn Inn-my. The Bloemfontein correspondent of the Times, telegraphin,r Sunday, says: "It. is reported that reinforcements for tho Boers, with 60 wagons, have arrived at Dewetsdorp, en route for Wepener. This should preL‘ipiCate an action. The statement that President Kruger has been south seems to con~ firm the report, that the Boers are getting disheartened. This continued. exertion of his personni influence apâ€" pears now to have become a necesâ€" sity." Rumor of Gen. Brabant’s Victory Regarded as Premature. Sohhl In Trencher-one. St. Helena, April 16.â€"Col. Schiel and two other Boer prisoners were landed yesterday and sent to the cit- adel in consequence of an attemptto, escape. It appears that Col. Schiel: bribed a boatman to take a letter to I the Dutch cruiser, but. the boatman- by mistake .took it to the Britishl cruiser Niobe. A large knife was, lound in possession of one of the three. Col. Schiel walked to the cit-I adel, declining a carriage that. wasl placed at. his disposal. , London, April 16. â€" As the steam- er Dunvegan Castle loomed up at Southampton Saturday with Gen. While standing on the bridge, the enthusiasm of the waiting multi- tude broke loose. and a. storm of cheering and singing and the sound- ing of sirens and whistles intermingl- ed uninterruptedly until Sir George landed at 2.30 11.111. The greeting between husband and wife being over, (71011, White had to undergo much handshaking and the reach ing of congratulations from personal friends before he reached the dock, where the municipal authorities presented him with an elaborately il- luminath address of Welcome, ex- pressing profotmd admiration at his pressing profound admiration at his "noble and successful efl'orts to upâ€" hold and maintain the honor and dignity of the Empire in distant Na.- ta], which have won the lasting ad- miration of the civilized world.” Unconfirmed Report That no Hun lec- Hours a (‘runhinz Danna, Thong-ad. Granted Gen. Whit. on El- Arrlvnl at Soulhamphun on Saturday â€"’l‘rom-ndoul lflnthullusm Shown. In acknowledging the address, he referred with a-dmiration to his gab lant garrison. every one of whom, he'said. "from Gen. Hunter to the brave trumpter, had behaved magni- ficengly,” Victoria, B.C., April 16.â€"Steamer Riojun Maru of the N.Y.K. Line ar- rived at the outer wharf Saturday afternoon from China and Japan. She had about. 1,000 people on board, including 800 Japanese, of whom 600 debarked here, together with 98 Chinese. She brought about ten sa- loon passengers. Frank Hnith in the Band. of Ron's. Warronton, April 15.â€"-Frank Smith, the wellâ€"known mine owner‘, fell into the hands of the Boers While driving from Barkley West towards the Frank Smith Diamond Mine. During the reading of Ihv address. the enthusiasm broke out in all meth- ods of demonstration. Gen. White was visibly moved at the warmth of his reception. HA3 BRAHANT \VEIPPED THEM? Tronuhalon- r Brlbod Cuer a Letter to Dutch ( Krugar “‘1” Desert. Free Slntcrn‘ HERO OF LADYSMITH. Japn flocking to Cnnndu. rum-1| i The Queen intends to visit Ireland -every remaining year of her life. I 'l‘uuk 2| Sunday Drive. 1 The Queen took a. long drive yesâ€" serday morning through villages ad- I jacent to the city. Montreal. April 16. â€" A cable- gram has been received from Captain Norman Leslie of " )" Battery, which went to South Africa on the Elder- Demps‘ter steamship Milwaukee, say- ing that the battery has been ordered to Rhodesia. This is accepted as showing that, the battery is intended to take part in operations in the via- ini'ty of rKimberley. distance 01 more than 500 miles. They encountered no active opposh lion. (‘oL Parsons pacified the dis- trict. which was previously in rebelâ€" lion. and arrested U19 ring leaders.. \Vall-ro lu-cldmlly Improved. Toronto, April 16. â€" Dr. C. A. Hodgetts recieved the following 0&- ble yesterday from Dr. Ryerson, dateâ€" ed Bloemfontein, April 14: “Fiset and Mncdonnell convalescing; Will-I lace decidedly improved; Richard Harrison, 7,802, (lead of enteric {ev- Toronto, April 16.â€"Frederick Ham- ilton, telegraphing The Globe from Bloemfontein on the 14th, says that Sergt. Beattie of Toronto, formerly of the Queen's Own Rifles, is dead of enteric fever. De Aar, April 14-.â€"The main body of the Carnal-Von field force, in com- mand of Col. Parsons, including the Canadian Artillery and the Mounted Rifles, urered here this morning, af- ter a five weeks’ march from Vlc- toria Bond, by way of Kenlmrdt, & Harrison was a member of the Quebec company of the Canadian oon‘ tingent. His relatives Were inform‘ ed of his death through a. telegram sent by Dr. Hodgetts. Canadian- I onlan Home. 7,563â€"â€"-Pte. L. C. Walker, of the 16th Field Battery, C. A., of Guelph, a. member of D Company. Ottawa and Kingston. Clnldllll Artillory and Mounted Inn-Hy End - 5-\V¢okn Mun-h Altar Arresting Rab. t. London, April 16. â€"â€"~ The follow- ing Canadians Will leave the Herbert Hospital at Woolwich on Thursday next, and will sail for Canada. forth- with: 7,467â€"Pte. J.S. Cairns o! the 2nd Field Battery, C. A. of Quebec, 3. member of D Company, Ottawa and Kingston. 7,965â€"Pte. John McLeod 01 the 7lst York Battalion, Fredericton, N. B., a. member of G Company. 5,714â€"Pte. F. Cox of the Royal Canadian quiment of Infantry, a member of E Company of Montreal. 8,096â€"Pte. J. \V. Hartnett of the 93rd Cumberland Battalion, a, mem- ber of H Company, Nova. Sootia. nrdoruxl m' RHO‘OIIR. Dublin, April 16.â€"-â€"It is said here that Queen Victoria’s private secreâ€" tary is making inquiries with a view to the purchase of L‘londalkin Castle as the Irish royal residence. Clon- dalkln Castle is a splendid mansion, with a, thousand acres of beautiful park, within five miles of Dublin. Iondon, Apri! 16,â€"The only de- veIOpmeut reported up to 2 p. :11. Saturday in the cable drspatches re- ceived here from South Africa was the heavy bombardment of the Brit- ish trenchr's at WarrentOn, April 13, which 'requted in no damage, the Boers, apparently, being under the impression that the British meditat- ed an attack. Majon~General Sir Frederick Car- ring’ton, accompanied by detachments of Bushmen and Scotch scouts, smiled on Saturday from Cape Town for Be- lra. 'nw“ ' in ‘Uz'f‘frn. All the pondents seem agreed that L6] ens knOWS what he is about. Hor Mnjeny Will Vii" Emerald Ill- Yearly Whllo She Lives. Toluca, Mexico, April 16.â€"0ne o! the largest mining deals ever made in Mexico has just heeen consummat- ed here by the sale of a. group of four exceedingly rich and productive gold mines located in the Zacualpam dis- trict, near here, by their Mexican owners, to a London syndicate, for $4,000,000 in gold. Cecil Rhodes is said to be one of the principal stockâ€" holders. Burlington, Vt, April 16.-â€"â€"A speâ€" cial {rum Waterbury says that, John D. Farrar, teller of the Waterbury National Bank, is missing, and that there is a. defalcauon of $25,000 01 the bank's funds. The community is greatly shocked by the news, as Far- rar was considered a. model young man . Montreal. April 16.â€"â€"The Lake of the Woods Milling Co, received a despatch from their Winnipeg house on Saturday saying that seeding in ManiLolm would be threeâ€"quarters done by evening, I?" flhat the weather was fine. Corrospondenu Agree That Lord Reborn Known Wh-l Ho In About. Prince Adolphus of Teak has re- turned tn Bloemfontein, after a short xisit to ('np.‘ Town, Thp rencqnvwnr ‘7‘..1u I. vm bloom- "mh-Vn hil‘u' (lune much to restore COL. PARSONS AT DE AAR THE QUEEN AND IRELAND. Shun $25,000 in Him Accnuurm (.ONFIDENBE RESTORED. Herzl. Bennie Doad ieednn; in flanituba‘ A Big Mining Deal ~, An I. vuA Bloom- 9 much to restore m. All the corres- ed that Lord Rob- Prices of Grain. Cattle. (mean 850.. in the Leading Markets. Toronto, April l7.â€"There was again practically no change in the market toâ€"day. as the receipts were fortunate- ly light, otherwise we should have had a decided break in the price of ordin- ary cattle. Both ,in shipping cattle, butcher out. He, and "small stuff.“ the added firm,- jness in prices was mainly owing to I ‘ light run. l 64 1-4 A few lots of shipping cattle sold at 5c, per pound. but the quotations that have lately prevailed, were in no sense disturbed. The same remarks apply to butcher cattle; good stuff sold at from $3.75 to $4.25, and for extra choice lots ten to fifteen cents more was occasional- ly paid; but for medium‘ and common stuff prices are no better. Stockers, feeders, milkers, expori and shipping bulls are unchanged. Good veal calves are in request; mm" mon rough calves are not wanted, even at low figures. Choice lambs are wanted, and as we had a small supply to-day prices were stronger; some people called them better, but there was no actual quot. able change. Sheep are steady and unchanged. There was a. decline of a quarter in light hugs only, but it may be well to observe that the hog market shows a downward tendency all round. ‘ \Ve received about 1,500 hogs to-day- For prime ,hogs, scaling from 169 to 200 1b., the top price is 61â€"40; light huge are bringing 51-20 per pound. Dnn,, ,, Shippers, per cwt. . Butcher, chodce, do. Butcher, med. to good Butcher. inferior. . Smokers, per cwt. o Sheep, per cwt. . Lambs. per cwt Bucke, per cwt. Cows, eau‘h. Calves, each. Choice hogs, per cwt. LighL hogs, [per cwt. . Heavy hogs, per cwt. . Saws. .’ , . . , . Stags. . . . . . MARKETS OF THE WORLD Stags.. . . . . . . 200 225 Toronto, April 17.â€"Whie-at â€"â€" The opening in western markets was strong, on the bullish construction given the crop report. Later in the day, however prices sagged. Locally prices were about steady, Quotations are as fo'llowszâ€"Ontario, red and white, 65 to 65 1-240 west; 65 1-2 to 660 east; goose wheat, 71 to 71 1-20, low freigth to New York; spring, east. 66 1-2 to 670; Manitoba, No. 1 hard, 81c, North Bay; and 81 1â€"20, g.i.t. mush, 671â€"8c; May, 67 5-80; July, 68 3-40; September, 673-40.; No. 2Nortbern, 65 1â€"80; No. 3 spring. 62 1â€"80. Oatsâ€"24 1â€"20. Cornâ€"57 1-20. F‘ollowimg tions :â€" Barleyâ€"LSILeady. Car loLs, No.2, mid- dle heights, 42 1-20; and east at 430; No. 1 is quoted at 43 1-2 to 440, out- side. Oatsâ€"Easy at! the decline. Delmand light. White oats; north and west, '27 1-2c; middle freight. 280; and east at 28 1-20. Flourâ€"Outsule millers offer straight rodlers, in buyers‘ bags, middle freights, at $265 per hhl.; and export ageu-Ls bid $2.55. Special brands, in wood, for local account, sell from $8 to $3.10, according to brand. Millieedâ€"Scarca. Bran in quoted at $16 to $16.50; and shorts at $17 to 817.50 at the mill door, through “last- em Ontario. ' Cornâ€"Unchanged, but rather quiet‘ er. No. 2, Amencau yellow quoted at 47c, track. Toronto; and mixed at 46 1-2c; Canadian corn scaroe‘ Peasâ€"Steady. Car lots, 600, north and west, and 610 east. Ryeâ€"Quiet. Car lots, 520 west.and 530 east. Minneapolis. April 17.â€"Wheatâ€"-In Store. No. 1 Northern, April. 653-4c; May, 65c; July, 665-8c; September. 65 l-Bc; on truck, No. 1 hard. 66 3-4c; No. 1 Northern. 653-40.; No. 2 Northern Buffalo. Apl‘ll 17,â€"Spn’ng wheatâ€" No.1 hard nominally 830; No. 2 North em, 76 7-80; \Vinter wheatâ€"No. :2 red, 74c; mixed. 731-220; No. lwhite. 73c. Cornâ€"N0. 2 yellow, 44 3-4c, bid, 45o Chlff'lg'). April \7â€"F‘laxseed closed:â€" Nurth-W'eSi n1 Souih-W'est. cash, and May. 91.73: September, 81.24 asked: October, $1.19. BOER DOCTORS AS FIGHTERS Shoot at the British at Ever) Opportunity. London, Saturday, April 14.â€"A resi- dent of Paarl has received a lettel from his brother, who has joined tht Boers as a doctor, stating that moal of the Boer doctors shoot at the Bri. tish whenever they have the oppor- tunity- Duluth, Apr. l7.â€"\Vheatâ€"No. lhard, cash, 69 7â€"8c; May, 69 5-80; September, 707â€"8c; July,, 70 7-80; No. 2 Northern. Buckwheatâ€"Quiet. Offerings llght. Car lots outside are quoted at 51 to 740; mixed, 731â€"20; No. lwhite. 73c. Cornâ€"N04 2 yellow, 44 3-4c, bid, 450 asked; No. 3 yellow, 441-20; No. 4 ye]- low, Me: No. 2 corn, 441-20: No. scorn. 441-4c. Outsâ€"Dull; No. 2 while. 3‘ l-Zc: No. 3 white, 29 3â€"40; No. 4 whlte, 29c; No. 2 mixed, 271-20; No. 3mixed. 27c. Ryeâ€"Fancy. in store, 641-20;No. z quoted at. 631â€"20. Flourâ€"Flrm: bet- ter demand. Detrnit. April l7.â€"\Vheat closed:â€" No. lwhite. msh. 733-80; No. 2red. cash, 73 3-80; May. 731-40; July, 730. Milkers Sheep and Lambs Cattle. le mug]: of quota- H ogs. and Calves $425 $500 375 426 325 35¢ 2500 45 00 200 10 00 275 600 550 375