No confirmation has yet been received of the Chinese statements that a great bnttle was fought on Monday last between the hostile armies on the Yalu, ...
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Article : 1,390 wordsThe Marquis of Dufferin, the British ambassador in Paris, who has for some time past been absent from the French capital, has returned to his post. ...
Article : 351 wordsIn 1892 an Order in Council was passed under which certain police officers and constables were to retire at the end of 1892, 1893, 1894, 1895, and 1896 respectively, owing ...
Article : 664 wordsPrestdent Cleveland has recognised the consuls sent by the Hawaiian Government to the United States. This is regarded as an official ...
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The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), Fri 26 Oct 1894, Page 5
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