The New Hebrides
FkKUTKBS TRLEGRAMsI London, Septemb-r 3. Sir Graham Kerry, in a despatch to the Colonial Office, states that the recent deportation of recidivistes is a gross wrong, and calculated to deeply offend and irritate the colonies, which will now take effectual measures to defend their shores from moral contamination. Sir J. F. Garrick has also made reference to a report which has reached Mr Griffiths, Premier of Queensland to the effect that permanent buildings are being erected at the New Hebrides for the reception of recidivistes. .Vlrlbourne, September 4. Sir Graham Berry, Agent-General in London, telegraphs to the Government that M. de Freycinet, the French Premier, refuses to make any concession with regard to the transportation of recidivistes, and states that the laws relating thereto must take their course. Sir Graham Berry further announces that Lord Lyons, British Ambassador at Paris, reports that M. de Freyeinet has expressed annoyance at the representation made to him by the British Government. Sir Graham adds that Mr Stanhope, Secretary of State for the Colonies, has stated that he still has hopes of a satisfactory settlement of the New Hebrides question.
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Feilding Star, Volume VIII, Issue 37, 7 September 1886, Page 3
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189The New Hebrides Feilding Star, Volume VIII, Issue 37, 7 September 1886, Page 3
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