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  2. CHINA AND JAPAN

    Li Hung Chang, the Viceroy of Pechili, who was appointed with Prince Kung, the Emperor's uncle, as special envoy to treat with Japan for the ...

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  3. THE UNITED STATES AND SPAIN.

    The difficulty between the United States and Spain, arising out of the insurrection in Cuba, is becoming more serious. ...

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  4. THE WHEAT MARKETS.

    In consequence of the decrease in the visible supply of wheat the American markets are hardening, and the movement is being reflected in the European ...

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  5. REMARKABLE ESCAPE FROM CAPTIVITY.

    A remarkable and interesting escape from captivity in the Soudan is reported. Slatin Bey, an Austrian officer, who ...

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  6. INTERNATIONAL CRICKET. THE ENGLISH TEAM IN TASMANIA.

    The cricket match between Stoddart's team and fifteen of Southern Tasmania was witnessed on Saturday by nearly three thousand spectators, though the weather was ...

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  7. THE RAILWAY BOARD.

    Mr. C. H. Grant, M.L.C., late manager of the Main Line Railway Company, who has been requested to accept a sent on the Railway Inquiry Board in Victoria, will leave ...

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  8. THE LATE SIR ROBERT DUFF.

    The news of the sudden death of Sir Robert Duff, the Governor of New South Wales, has aroused a widespread feeling of sorrow and sympathy for ...

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  9. EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY.

    The city yesterday reflected the general sorrow felt at the death of Sir Robert Duff. The flags were hoisted half-mast high, and many establishments were draped in black. ...

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  10. THE LONDON WOOL SALES.

    At the London wool sales to-day a good selection was offered, and the market was very firm. The principal buyers were German firms. ...

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  11. THE REBELLION IN CUBA.

    It is reported from New York that a provisional Government has been formed in Cuba, and that 500 Spaniards have been killed in the course of the fighting ...

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  12. HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN.

    Her Majesty the Queen, who left England on Wednesday for Nice, arrived there to-day. ...

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  13. THE FUNERAL IN SYDNEY.

    The funeral of Sir Robert Duff to-day was one of the most impressive public ceremonies ever held in New South Wales, and on no previous occasion has such an assemblage collected ...

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  14. AUSTRALIAN PRODUCE. RABBITS, POULTRY, AND GAME.

    Five of the 284 crates of rabbits shipped at Melbourne by the R.M.S. Ballaarat on January 26, have been condemned by the health authorities as ...

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  15. A ROYAL ENGAGEMENT.

    Prince Emanuele Filiberto, Duke of Aosta, son of the late Prince Amedeo, Duke of Aosta and nephew of the King of Italy, is engaged to the Princess ...

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  16. MILITARY RIOTS IN MADRID.

    A serious military riot has occurred in Madrid. Three huudred subaltern officers visited two newspaper offices and completely ...

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  17. WEST AUSTRALIAN GOLD MINES.

    Fresh water and splendid gold have been struck at a depth of 160ft in the Friday mine on Menzies' line of reef. Tins is one of the Robinson Crusoe group of mines ...

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  18. SYMPATHY IN THE OTHER COLONIES.

    A special Gazette has been issued expressing the regret of the Governor at the announcement of the death of Sir Robert Duff. ...

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  19. MR. STODDART INDISPOSED.

    Mr. Stoddart has caught a slight cold, and as a precaution will not come to Melbourne by the Coogee, but will sail with Mr. Sheridan by the Parramatta direct from Hobart, ...

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  20. THE SPEAKERSHIP.

    Among thoso who have been spoken of as probable candidates for the position of Speaker of the House of Commons, from which Mr. A. W. Peel has announced ...

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  21. FAIR TRADE.

    In the House of Commons last night Colonel Howard Vincent, the Conservative member for Central Sheffield, brought forward his motion in favour of ...

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  22. LOSS OF A SPANISH WARSHIP.

    Later information in regard to the Spinish cruiser Reina Regente tends to show that she was overweighted by her guns. It is now believed that she ...

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  23. BOATING ACCIDENT.

    Mr. Charles H. Bullock, clerk of courts, collector of customs, and receiver and paymaster for Port Albert and district, left here in his boat the Stella shortly after 3 o'clock ...

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  24. BUTTER.

    Victorian butter is selling at from 86s. to 90s. for choicest, and from 74s. to 80s. for fine quality. ...

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  25. INTERCOLONIAL TELEGRAMS. NEW SOUTH WALES.

    The fore-and-aft schooner Norman, when off the North Head this morning, got becalmed, drifted very close to the rocks, and had to let go an anchor. She signalled for a tug, and the ...

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  26. TERRIBLE COLLIERY DISASTER.

    A terrible explosion of fire-damp has occurred at a colliery at Troppau, in Austria, which resulted in 250 miners being entombed below. ...

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  27. APPLES.

    The apples which arrived by the R.M.S. Ballaarat are in excellent condition. [Published in Saturday's Second Edition.] ...

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  28. THE CITY OF MELBOURNE BANK.

    The Standard this morning refers to the proposals made by Mr. Thomas Loader, the chairman of the Melbourne board of directors of the City of ...

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  29. BRAZIL AND PORTUGAL.

    Diplomatic relations between Brazil and Portugal, which have for some time past been broken off, have now been renewed. ...

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  30. FINANCIAL TELEGRAMS.

    The quotation for bar silver to-day is 28 l-16d. per oz. standard, being an advance of 1/8d. since yesterday. (Published in Saturday's Second Edition.] ...

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  31. REFERENCES IN THE CHURCHES.

    References were made in the churches to-day to His Excellency's death. At St. Andrew's Anglican Cathedral, where the Governor was a regular attendant, the ...

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  32. PEASANT RIOTS IN HUNGARY.

    Twenty-six Socialists have been convicted of being concerned in recent peasant riots in Hungary, and have been sentenced to long terms of ...

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  33. THE PROPOSED PENNY POSTAGE.

    In the House of Commons to-day Mr. Arnold Morloy, the Postmaster-General, stated, in answer to a question, that the Government had not taken any stops. ...

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  34. COMMERCIAL TELEGRAMS.

    TALLOW.—At yesterday's public auction sales of Australasian tallow 950 casks were offered, of which 675 were sold. Medium mutton realised 22s., and ...

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  35. SOCIALISM IN FRANCE.

    M. Ribot, the French Premier, has announced his intention of introducing various social reforms with the object of combating the Socialist agitation. ...

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  36. GENERAL CABLE NEWS. AUSTRALIAN COMPANIES.

    The Central Exploration Company of Western Australia, which has been registered with a capital of £122,000, is issuing shares to the amount of £92,000. ...

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  37. FATAL ACCIDENT.

    A fatal termination to a recent accident took place last evening. About a fortnight since Mr.J. Alexander, a well-known stock and station agent, was driving from Narrawong ...

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  38. RAILWAY MISHAP AT COBURG.

    A mishap occurred on the Coburg railway line on Saturday morning which was fortunately unattended with any serious results beyond the telescoping of two ...

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  39. JABEZ BALFOUR.

    Further reports have been received from the Argentine Republic stating that the Government has ordered the extradition of Jabez. Sponcer Balfour, formerly ...

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  40. THE R.M.S. OROYA.

    The cargo recovered from the O.S.S. Oroya will be forwarded in the O.S.S. Ormuz. Nearly the wholo of the cargo has been saved in good condition. ...

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  41. SIR FREDERICK DARLEY SWORN IN.

    The ceremony of administering the oaths of office to Sir Frederick Darley, the Lieutenant-Governor, on his assumption of office consequent on the death of Sir Robert Duff, was ...

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  42. EXPORT OF PRODUCE. HINTS FOR SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    Mr. Eddy, the South Australian inspector of butter and produce, visited the Agricultural department on Friday last and obtained information as to the Victorian methods of ...

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  43. QUEENSLAND.

    Letters of administration have been granted in the estate of Mr. John Ashburn, of Ashdale, near Ipswich, grazier, the personalty being sworn at £15,400. ...

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  44. THE UNIVERSITY BOAT RACE.

    The botting is now 3 to 1 on Oxford in the forthcoming University boat race. ...

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  45. DEATH OF MR. CORNEY GRAIN.

    Mr. Corney Grain, the well-known entertainer, who has been performing at Mr. and Mrs. German Reed's entertainment at St. George's Hall, has died from ...

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  46. VICTORIAN SYMPATHY.

    The flags at Government house, the Government offices, the Victoria Barracks, the Town-hall, the Exhibition building, and at other buildings in the city, and also the ...

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  47. COURSING IN ENGLAND.

    The final course for the Waterloo Cup was run this morning, with the following result:— THE WATERLOO CUP. ...

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  48. THE PLUCKING OF POULTRY.

    A cable message published in The Argus on Friday last stated that the ducks just arrived by the Ballaarat had been badly placked. This is taken to reier to the few ...

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  49. ASSAULTING A CONSTABLE.

    Late on Friday night a disturbance occurred in the Naval Brigade Hotel, Port Melbourne, when a man named Edward James Sexton said he had been robbed of ...

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  50. THE MINERS' EIGHT HOURS BILL.

    The Earl of Rosebery and Mr. Asquith, the Home Secretary, have refused to receive a deputation to urge the Government to support the Miners' Eight Hours ...

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  51. MAIL STEAMERS.

    The R.M.S. Valetta arrived at Colombo on the 13th inst. homewards. The R.M.S. Massilia left Suez for ...

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  52. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    On Friday the Rev. Dr. Byrne handed over to the Most Rev. Archbishop O'Reilly the charge of the archdiocese, after an administration of about a year and nine months. ...

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  53. ARRIVAL OF THE R.M.S. ORIZABA.

    The Orient Co.'s R.M.S. Orizaba, A. W. Clarke commander, arrived from Colombo at midnight. She brings the following saloon passengers:— ...

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  54. NEW INSOLVENTS.

    Alexander M'Farlane, of Framlingham, temporarily employed in the Government service. Filed at Warrnambool. James Jordan, of 451 William street, ...

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  55. THE RAILWAYS STANDING COMMITTEE.

    The Railway Committee visited this district to-day for the purpose of inspecting the proposed narrow-gauge railway to Gembrook via the Dandenong Forest Settlement. Owing, ...

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  56. THE QUEENSLAND BOY LEPER.

    The boy leper was taken to the lazarette at Dunwich yesterday, under the personal supervision of the Colonial Secretary. There are now five lepers there, four being ...

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  57. THE STRIKE IN THE BOOT TRADE.

    The strike in the boot trade has now assumed large dimonsions. The total number of operatives who have ceased work is 200,000. ...

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  59. THE COLLIERY TROUBLES AT NEWCASTLE.

    At Greta the situation is becoming very serious for the miners who are on strike, as there is no prospect of their obtaining employment in the colliery, which is now ...

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