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FOREIGN NEWS.

GREAT BRITAIN.

Blaine's Visit to Dublin.

LONDON, Aug. 9.--Mr. James G. Blaine, with his wife and daughters, are in Dublin. They left Glasgow yesterday and crossed to Belfast, proceeding thence to Dublin, where they arrived last evening.

Mr. Blaine intends to remain some time in Ireland, as he desires to take a quiet look around and examine into the condition of the country.

He says his experience thus far of the European society has not reconciled him to the order of things on this side of the ocean.

Among the institutions of Great Britain he misses the spring and nerve characteristics of America.

Mr. Blaine has gone to Cork, whence he will return to Dublin.

The Question of Proclaiming the League.

LONDON, Aug. 9.--A prolonged sitting of the cabinet council was held to-day to consider whether or not to proclaim the Irish National League. The meeting was adjourned until Thursday when a decision will be given. The majority of members are against proclaiming the league.

A section of unionists, headed by Mr. Chamberlain, insisted that the government amend the land bill in the house of lords so as to give county commissioners the power of compounding arrears.

At Breakfast With Buffalo Bill.

LONDON, Aug. 9.--A rib-roast breakfast in honor of Hon. Simon Cameron, was given to-day by Buffalo Bill. A score of distinguished gentleman were present, including Chauncey M. Depew, Murat Halstead, General Hawley, Leonard Jerome and Justin McCarthy.

Mr. Phelps, the United States minister, sent his regrets, saying that he was going to Scotland.

Grilled ribs were served to the guests on the homeliest of platters and were eaten with keen relish.

The Killarney Poor Law Union Out of

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FOREIGN NEWS.

GREAT BRITAIN.

Blaine's Visit to Dublin.

LONDON, Aug. 9.--Mr. James G. Blaine, with his wife and daughters, are in Dublin. They left Glasgow yesterday and crossed to Belfast, proceeding thence to Dublin, where they arrived last evening.

Mr. Blaine intends to remain some time in Ireland, as he desires to take a quiet look around and examine into the condition of the country.

He says his experience thus far of the European society has not reconciled him to the order of things on this side of the ocean.

Among the institutions of Great Britain he misses the spring and nerve characteristics of America.

Mr. Blaine has gone to Cork, whence he will return to Dublin.

The Question of Proclaiming the League.

LONDON, Aug. 9.--A prolonged sitting of the cabinet council was held to-day to consider whether or not to proclaim the Irish National League. The meeting was adjourned until Thursday when a decision will be given. The majority of members are against proclaiming the league.

A section of unionists, headed by Mr. Chamberlain, insisted that the government amend the land bill in the house of lords so as to give county commissioners the power of compounding arrears.

At Breakfast With Buffalo Bill.

LONDON, Aug. 9.--A rib-roast breakfast in honor of Hon. Simon Cameron, was given to-day by Buffalo Bill. A score of distinguished gentleman were present, including Chauncey M. Depew, Murat Halstead, General Hawley, Leonard Jerome and Justin McCarthy.

Mr. Phelps, the United States minister, sent his regrets, saying that he was going to Scotland.

Grilled ribs were served to the guests on the homeliest of platters and were eaten with keen relish.

The Killarney Poor Law Union Out of