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  2. IMPORTANT SPEECH BY MR. BRODRICK.

    The Parliamentary Secretary for War (the Honourable W. St. J. Brodrick), speaking at Oxford on Saturday, stated that in the matter of Imperialism the leader of the ...

    Article : 136 words
  3. THE LONDON WOOL SALES.

    The following clips were sold at yesterday's sales:—Lismore, 5 3/8d.; Brieza, 7 1/2d. Stonsyhurst, 71/4d.; Marathon (Central Queensland), 81/2d.; Canko, 91/2d. ...

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  4. THE BRITISH HOUSE PURCHASE BILL.

    In the House of Commons last night the Secretary of State for the Colonies (the Right Hon. J. Chamberlain) introduced the House Purchase Bill, which authorises local ...

    Article : 49 words
  5. THE BULGARIAN DEBT.

    The Viennese bankers who have undertaken the conversion of the Bulgarian debt are issuing a loan to the amount of £8,000,000. The loan will bear interest at ...

    Article : 53 words
  6. COSCATES, LIMITED.

    Coscates, Limited, has paid a divided of 1d. in the £. ...

    Article : 16 words
  7. THE FRENCH ARMY.

    The French Minister for War (M. de Freycinet), speaking in the Chamber of Deputies to-day, stated that France was improving the Lebel rifle, and this, he ...

    Article : 44 words
  8. THE STEAMER CASTILLIAN.

    The Allan liner Castillian, which ran ashore on Gannett Rock, Bay of Fundy, in a fog while on her maiden trip, has become a total wreck. ...

    Article : 32 words
  9. CANADIAN SETTLEMENT.

    Canada is settling 4000 immigrants from Dukhooshtchina (Russia) in the north-eastern provinces. ...

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  10. THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS.

    The United States Secretary for War (Mr. Alger), acting on the advice contained in Iespatches from General Otis (who is in command of the American forces in the ...

    Article : 154 words
  11. THE COINAGE OF SILVER.

    The Right Hon. R. W. Hanbury, Financial Secretary to the Treasury—who last month stated in the House of Commons that if the colonies succeeded in surmounting ...

    Article : 97 words
  12. AUSTRIAN AFFAIRS.

    The Lower House of the Hungarian Diet is opposing the prolongation of the Ausgleich law. ...

    Article : 21 words
  13. A COLONIAL APPEAL CASE.

    An appeal in the case of the Minister for Lands of New South Wales v. Harrington came before the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council. Judgement was reserved. ...

    Article : 35 words
  14. THE PENINSULA AND ORIENTAL COMPANY.

    The Peninsular and Oriental Company is applying for a supplementary charter. It proposes to issue debentures to the amount of £1,000,000. ...

    Article : 32 words
  15. THE PACIFIC CABLE.

    The Agents-General are urging the Right Hon. J. Chamberlain (Secretary of State for the Colonies) to arrive at a speedy decision with reference to the Pacific cable subsidy. ...

    Article : 71 words
  16. PROHIBITION IN CANADA.

    The prohibitionists of Canada have made a [?]eqliest to the Prime Minister (Sir Wilfrid Laurier) for a poll in September on the subject of prohibition. Sir Wilfrid ...

    Article : 41 words
  17. ALLAN LINER ASHORE.

    The Allan liner Castilian, while on her maiden trip, got badly ashore on the Cannet Rock, Bay of Fundy, in a fog. The bishap is attributed to a strong current ...

    Article : 46 words
  18. THE FROZEN MEAT MARKET.

    The following are the latest quotations for frozen meat:—New Zealand mutton (crossbred wethers and maiderr ewes, 55lb to 65 lb.).— ...

    Article : 151 words
  19. ASSOCIATED CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE.

    A dinner was held in London last night under the auspices of the Associated Chambers of Commerce. The President of the Board of Trade (the ...

    Article : 100 words
  20. THE SWEDES IN FINLAND.

    Owing to the Russification of Finland. 100,000 Swedes have withdrawn their names from the document approving of the peace conference summoned by the Czar. ...

    Article : 27 words
  21. NARROW ESCAPE OF A FRENCH WARSHIP.

    A sailor accidentally turned on the sea lock below the waterline of the French warship Admiral Baudin off Brest. Frightened it the inrush, he fled on deck, and the ...

    Article : 56 words
  22. RUSSIAN NAVAL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY.

    A naval construction company has been formed at St. Petersburg with a capital of 10,000,000 roubles (equal to about £1,500,000) to manufacture armour plates. ...

    Article : 30 words
  23. VICTORIAN MATTERS.

    The Victorian Government's produce agent (Mr. J. M. Sinclair) has notified the Government that overwork has affected his health, and that he will be forced to resign ...

    Article : 70 words
  24. MR. RUDYARD KIPLING.

    Mr. Rudyard Kipling's pathetic inquitles for his children compelled the disclosure of the news of the death of his daughter Josephine. He bore the ...

    Article : 13 words
  25. THE BRITISH PARLIAMENT.

    In the House of Lords to-day the Duke of Devonshire's Secondary Education Bill was read a first time. LONDON, March 16. ...

    Article : 61 words
  26. COMMERCIAL MESSAGES.

    The Continental, English, and American wheat markets are quiet. The market rate of discount for three months' bills is 2 1/16 per cent. ...

    Article : 122 words
  27. THE BRITISH WAR FLEET.

    M. Duboe, the French expert, considers Britain is able to resist the combined fleets of France, Russia, and Germany. ...

    Article : 24 words
  28. THE BULGARIAN DEBT.

    The Bulgarian Government has declined to accept the loan offered by the Viennese bank. ...

    Article : 19 words
  29. A DIVORCE CASE.

    The wife of Dr. George Willis has obtained a divorce. The evidence showed that the petitioner tracked her husband to Barcaldne (Central Queensland and else ...

    Article : 50 words
  30. THE PLASTERERS' DISPUTE.

    Tow thousand two hundred plasterers have been locked out. ...

    Article : 15 words
  31. THE GREATER BRITAIN EXHIBITION.

    Messrs. Jerome Dyer and Thomas Cornish, of Victoria, are urging the Agent-General for Victoria (Sir Andrew Clarke) and the Agent-General for Queensland (Sir ...

    Article : 104 words
  32. THE LATE SPANISH-AMERICAN' WAR.

    The official report issued by the United States War Office with reference to the late war with Spain states that the losses were as follow:—320 killed in action, 125 died ...

    Article : 29 words
  33. THE QUEEN'S VISIT TO FRANCE.

    The Queen has telegraphed to the Marquis of Salisbury, stating she is pleased with the universal cordiality and enthusiasm of the reception she received in ...

    Article : 36 words
  34. A BRITISH WARSHIP.

    The British warship Implacable was hunched at Devonport yesterday. LONDON, March 13. The warship Glory was launched at ...

    Article : 22 words
  35. LONDONDERRY GOLD-MINING COMPANY.

    The Londonderry Gold-mining Company is being reconstructed with a capital of £70,000. Earl Fingail and Mr. T. H. Myring have relinquished the profits they ...

    Article : 39 words
  36. THE MONEY MARKET.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 126 words
  37. SIR HORACE TOZER.

    Sir Horace Tozer, Agent-General for Queensland, is suffering from influenza. ...

    Article : 16 words
  38. VISIT OF MR. CECIL RHODES TO GERMANY.

    Mr. Cecil Rhodes is now a visit to Germany. Mr. Rhodes was conveyed to the Emperor's palace in a carriage sent for him by ...

    Article : 79 words
  39. LAUNCH OF A WARSHIP.

    The Japanese battleship Asaki. which is the largest in the world. was launched at Glasgow to-day. ...

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  40. EXPLOSION ON H.M.S. TERRIBLE.

    An explosion took place on board the British warship Terrible in the English Channel. One of the stokers was killed and several others scalded. ...

    Article : 31 words
  41. THE SUPPRESSION OF GAMBLING.

    The House of Lords has decided that the bookmakers' enclosure at Kempton Park is not a place within the meaning of the Betting Suppression Act. ...

    Article : 33 words
  42. SIR CLAUDE MACDONALD.

    The British Ambassador to China (Sir Claude Macdonald) is ill. He is suffering from overwork. Sir Claude Macdonald intends to visit England. ...

    Article : 29 words
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    The Police Magistrate, as Chairman of the Rockhampton Licensing Authority, on Tuesday granted the following permits:—I. P. Nelson, license of the Sportsman's Hotel ...

    Article : 81 words
  44. THE BUBONIC PLAGUE.

    The Bubonic plague has made its appearance at Mecca (Arabia) and Hongkong (China.) ...

    Article : 20 words
  45. THE PRINCE OF WALES.

    The Sultan of Turkey has invited the Prince of Wales to visit Constantinople after his contemplated visit to Athens. ...

    Article : 26 words
  46. THE GERMAN ARMY ESTIMATES.

    The Emperor of Germany threatens to dissolve the Reichstag if the Centre reduces the proposed increase in the army by 7000 men. ...

    Article : 50 words
  47. VISIT OF MR. RHODES TO GERMANY.

    The British Ambassador to Germany (Sir Frank Lascelles) entertained the Emperor and Empress of Germany and Mr. Cecil Rhodes at a banquet in Berlin. ...

    Article : 33 words
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