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Ashburton Guardian, Volume V, Issue 1329, 18 November 1885, Page 2

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Irkutsk's t»i.bor4MS—oottriont.l Eastern AffairsSofia., November 17Despatches from the Western frontier districts announce that the Servian army is advancing upon this city. Prince Alexander has received from the Sultan a reply to his request for aid. The Port declines to assist Bulgaria, and points out that Prince Alexander’s violation of the treaty of Berlin encouraged the Servians to invade Bulgaria. Caroline Islands. Berlin, November 17The decision of His Holiness the Pope, respecting the Caroline Islands, was mgde known to-day. The Pope recommends the German Government to recognise the claims of Spain to the territory in question, and to accept the commercial concessions offered by Spain. Executed. Ottawa, November 17. Riel was executed yesterday.

Monetary and Commercial-l-ONDOV, November 16. Consols are at a decline of. New Zealand securities are un-H changed. The market rate of discount has advanced to and is now J 4 below the Bank rate. Breadstuff's and tallow maintain previous prices. New Zealand frozen mutton has fallen to 4%d per lb. (Received November 18. 1 45 p.m ) Eastern Affairs-BelorA-DB, November 17. Advices from the Servian army in Bulgaria state that the troops have gained a number of victories over the Bulgarians, Yesterday a force of Bulgarians was totally routed, and the town of Tru taken on the north-western frontier, where the engagement was fought. Three of the Bulgarian volunteer battalions stationed on Tinok yielded- A battle also took place yesterday at a point between Houla and Widden the Bulgarians being defeated with great loss, and upwards of one thousand prisoners being taken by the Servians.

Loan. London, November 17. Tenders for the Melbourne Harbour Board Loan of Lzso.ooo at per cent, were opened to-day. The total amount applied for was L2,t50,00a Tenders at LlO5 6s received. 60 per cent, above that in full.