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BRITISH AND FOIIEIGN. (From Exchanges.) Londox. September 14th. Haitian, the Canadian oarsman has arrived. The total reserve in notes and bullion in the Bank of England is Lit!,625,0(10. September 17th. The Great Powers have presented their ultimatum to tho Porte, strongly insisting on the cession of Dulciguo to Montenegro, and active warlike preparations are being made by the combined fleet now at llagusa for the purpose of enforcing the same. The following messages have already appeared in Melbourne papers ; The Ground Game Bill, giving tenants the right to hares and rabbits, despite tho landlords, has passed the second reading in the House of Lords. A conflict is imminent between the House of Lords and House of Commons in consequence of the rejection by tho former of several important measures, and tho amendment of others. Turkey continues her preparations for resistance. The forts in the Dardanelles have been strengthened, and the passage rendered almost impregnable. Too Turkish squadron in tho Mediterranean has been reinforced. Tho Nihilists in Russia, after some months of quiescence, are again exhibiting activity. The aspect of affair* in Europe is regarded
aS ominous to the prospects of peace. In Russia great military preparations are going O ', and there are unmistakeable signs that she is preparing for a winter campaign It is reported that Bulgaria, acting at the instigation of Russia, will declare her independence in October.
September 18th. The total quantity of wheat afloat for Great Britain is 1,340,000 quarters.
The death is announced to-day of the Right Hon. Sir Pitzroy Kelly, Lord Chief Baron of the Exchequer, aged 84. It is announced that Turkey has sent a note to the Powers protesting against their proposed combined naval demonstration, because it is feared the same will cause anarchy in the Turkish Empire. The Porte, however, agrees to guarantee to carry out the demands of the Powers in regard to the cession of Dulciguo if the naval display is abandoned.
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Dunstan Times, Issue 962, 24 September 1880, Page 2
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