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  2. WHOLESALE OFFICIAL CORRUPTION.

    Serious accusations have been brought against the London Metropolitan Board of Works, charging certain of the officers with levying blackmail. Some months ...

    Article : 5,943 words
  3. THE QUEENSLAND CRISIS.

    Constant messages have been passing between the Colonial Office and Governor Sir Anthony Musgrave on the subject of the latter's refusal to accept the advice of ...

    Article : 90 words
  4. CANADA AND THE UNITED STATES.

    It is believed that Canada, in prospect of the adoption of a more moderate tone by the United States, will pursue a policy of inaction until the Presidential elections ...

    Article : 57 words
  5. ADELAIDE AND LONDON TELEGRAPH.

    The action of the Chinese Minister who negotiated the treaty with the United States for the exclusion of Chinese is creating profound ...

    Article : 163 words
  6. KING MALIETOA.

    Malietoa, whom the Germans deposed from the Samoan throne and brought to Europe, has been released from supervision. On the 5th of next month he ...

    Article : 32 words
  7. GOLD-MINING IN WICKLOW.

    Mr. Pritchard Morgan, who discovered the Dungillo Gold Mines in Wales, has obtained a licence to mine for gold over 60 square miles of country in the County ...

    Article : 25 words
  8. [RECEIVED September 10, 1.35 a.m.]

    The Retaliation Bill, suggested by President Cleveland in connection with the Canadian Fisheries, has been passed by the United States House of ...

    Article : 41 words
  9. CUMBERLAND NUMBER ONE COMPANY.

    The shares of the Cumberland Number One Gold-mining Company, Queensland, which was floated last year with a capital of £185,000, have been issued. ...

    Article : 26 words
  10. THE AUSTRALIAN ELEVEN IN ENGLAND.

    The match between the Australian Eleven and Lord Londesborough's team was resumed at Scarborough this morning. The colonials went to the wickets, and at ...

    Article : 66 words
  11. THE GERMAN NAVY.

    It is understood that Prince Bismarck proposes at an early date to bring forward a measure providing for a sensible increase of the German navy, which now consists ...

    Article : 80 words
  12. THE GERMAN EMPEROR AT VIENNA.

    It is reported that Prince Bismarck will accompany the Emperor William to Vienna on the occasion of his approaching visit to that capital. ...

    Article : 41 words
  13. JAPAN AND THE COREA.

    A strong Japanese squadron has sailed for the Corea, which peninsula is tributary to China, but claimed by Japan. It is believed that the object of the squadron ...

    Article : 39 words
  14. [RECEIVED September 10, 1.35 a.m.]

    The Canton correspondent of the Times of this morning telegraphs that the rioting in that city still continues, and that the mob yesterday attacked the private ...

    Article : 124 words
  15. THE TRADES CONGRESS.

    The Trades Union Congress is continuing its sittings at Bradford. Yesterday the chief point of discussion was the great hardship inflicted on Englishmen ...

    Article : 139 words
  16. [RECEIVED September 8, 11.20 a.m.]

    The Australians' inning sterminated sensationally for 96, Briggs's bowling being unplayable. The Lancastrain took 6 wickets for 18. ...

    Article : 29 words
  17. THE NEW BISHOP OF CHESTER.

    The Marquis of Salisbury has nominated Canon Francis f. Jayne, M.A., Vicar of Leeds, to the Bishopric of Chester, rendered vacant by the translation of Dr. ...

    Article : 37 words
  18. [RECEIVED September 8, 5 p.m.]

    The Englishmen, who had made 163 in their first innings as against the Australians' 96, went to the wickets again this morning. At call of time they had ...

    Article : 59 words
  19. IMPERIAL BRITISH EAST AFRICAN COMPANY.

    A charter has been granted by the Government to the Imperial British East African Company, which has been formed with the object of developing 50,000 ...

    Article : 55 words
  20. COLONIZATION IN NEW ZEALAND.

    Mr. Rees, of New Zealand, who lately requested the Imperial Government to guarantee 3 per cent. upon £1,000,000 proposed to be raised for the purpose of ...

    Article : 237 words
  21. [RECEIVED September 10, 1 a.m.]

    Lord Londesborough's Eleven finishes their second innings to-day for 145 runs Turner took 8 wickets for 74, Ferris 1 for 45, and Lyons 1 for 18 ...

    Article : 65 words
  22. FIERY CROSS UNITED GOLD COMPANY.

    A Sydney Company, called the Fiery Cross United Gold Company, to work certain mines in New South Wales, has been registered with a capital of £125,000. ...

    Article : 31 words
  23. THE BREADSTUFFS MARKET.

    The English wheat market is strong in tone, but prices unchanged. The Continental markets are inclined to buoyancy, and the American market is changing a ...

    Article : 143 words
  24. END OF THE QUEENSLAND CRISIS.

    The deadlock which lately occurred has ended in the Governor having received a cablegram from lord Knutsford, conveying authority for the release of the ...

    Article : 182 words
  25. THE REBELLION IN ZULULAND.

    The rebellion in Zululand is now practically at an end, and those who joined Dinizulu is his opposition to the King are dispirited and submissive. ...

    Article : 58 words
  26. MRS. HARRIET BEECHER STOWE.

    Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe, the author of "Uncle Tom's Cabin," is in a critical condition. As she is now in her 78th year much fear is entertained as ...

    Article : 54 words
  27. GOVERNMENT STOCKS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 145 words
  28. FEARFUL MURDER BY A MALAY.

    A shocking murder occurred at Cossack yesterday. A pearler named Bland Ker was about to start for Pilbura Goldfields with a friend but before doing so went ...

    Article : 150 words
  29. [RECEIVED September 9, 9.40 a.m.]

    M. De Lesseps, in a paper read before the British Association, declares that the difficulties in connection with the Panama Canal are being overcome, and that the ...

    Article : 51 words
  30. [RECEIVED September 10, 1.35 a.m.]

    Wipere, the N.Z. chief, has guaranteed that two millions of acres in the North Island, New Zealand, will be open for settlement if Mr. Rees succeeds in ...

    Article : 48 words
  31. THE CZAR TOURING IN THE SOUTH.

    The Czar of Russia, accompanied by the Czarina and family, is making a tour in his southern dominions. His Majesty has reviewed 200,000 troops at Charkoff, and ...

    Article : 46 words
  32. HORRIBLE MURDERS IN WHITECHAPEL.

    Great excitement has been caused in Whitechapel by the discovery of what seems to be a systematic attempt to murder members of the "unfortunate" ...

    Article : 160 words
  33. THE METALS MARKET.

    The copper market is tending upward, and the present quotation for Chili bars is £99 5s.—an advance of £4 on last quotation. ...

    Article : 66 words
  34. THE LATE HON. EDWARD FLOOD.

    The Hon. Edward Flood, M.L.C., died to-day at the age of 84. The deceased, who was a very successful colonist, conducted an extensive boxiness as wool ...

    Article : 135 words
  35. [RECEIVED September 9, 9.45 p.m.]

    Mr. E. M. Eddy, Chairman of the New South Wales Railway Commissioners, has finished his inspection of the Immischi Electric Tramway. As a result of his ...

    Article : 69 words
  36. TIN.

    The market for tin is improving. Australian tin is quoted at £100 10s., as against £98 2s. 6d. last week. Straits tin is worth £100 5s., being an advance ...

    Article : 42 words
  37. THE REV. DR. FRASER.

    The Rev. Donald Fraser, D.D., the well-known Presbyterian minister, has been obliged to abandon his idea of leaving England this month on a visit to ...

    Article : 38 words
  38. COMMERCIAL.

    At yesterday's public auctions of Australasian tallow the number of casks offered was 2,000, and the number sold 1,500. ...

    Article : 59 words
  39. REPORTED WRECK OF A TIMBER SHIP.

    Information has been received by the Silverdale, from Puget Sound, of the loss of a vessel on Penrhyn Island. On July 23 she hove-to off the island, and the ...

    Article : 150 words
  40. [RECEIVED September 10, 1.35 a.m.]

    Sir Saul Samuel, K.C.M.G., Agent-General for New South Wales, has returned to London from his recent visit to Sydney. ...

    Article : 37 words
  41. [RECEIVED September 10, 1.35 a.m.]

    A man has been arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the murder of the four unfortunates at Whitechapel. ...

    Article : 37 words
  42. HAWAIIAN TRADE.

    Messrs. Spreckles & Co., the owners of the mailboats running between San Francisco and Australia, are now building two 18-knot steamers for the trade ...

    Article : 32 words
  43. THE SUGAR MARKET.

    The sugar market is tending upward. For German beet, 88°, the present quotation is 14s. 6d. Java sugar is quoted at 16s. 3d. ...

    Article : 33 words
  44. CYCLONE IN CUBA.

    A great cyclone visited Cuba yesterday, inflicting enormous damage throughout the island. Most of the public buildings and the shipping in Havana, the capital ...

    Article : 74 words
  45. PIG IRON.

    The market for pig iron is showing a general advance. For No. 1 Scotch the present rate in 41s. 9d. ...

    Article : 27 words
  46. [RECEIVED September 10, 1 a.m.]

    Captain. H. W. Lovett, of the Somersetshire (Prince Albert's) Regiment of Light Infantry, sails from London in November next to enter upon his new duties as ...

    Article : 52 words
  47. THE SILVER BULLION MARKET.

    The silver bullion market is tending upwards, owing to increase in demand from abroad. Bar silver is quoted at 42 1/4d. ...

    Article : 24 words
  48. THE ENGLISH FOOTBALLERS.

    The English footballers played a return match with the Auckland team to-day. The weather was magnificent and the attendance large. A finely contested ...

    Article : 51 words
  49. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 112 words
  50. SHIPPING COMPANIES.

    The market for shares in Shipping Companies is showing a strong upward movement in consequence of a general improvement in freights. ...

    Article : 28 words
  51. THE HUNGARIAN MANOEUVRES.

    The Hungarian Army will shortly hold its annual manoeuvres at Bellovar, in Croatia. The Prince of Wales has accepted an invitation to be present on this ...

    Article : 28 words
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