CABLE NEWS.
By Electric Telegraph. — Copyright JPEK UNITiU PEKSS ASSOCIATION | London, September 5 The Shaw-Saville and Albion Company have declared a dividend of 5 per cent. Out of 900,000 members of tho various trades unions, 4), 000 havo given a vote in favour of the eight hours system, while 68,000 oppose. The rernainiug members were silent on the question, Obituary— Edward Leaman Blanchard, dramatist, aged 69. A train carrying the Shah of Pei'Sia in the Russian railways came into collision with another tram. The carriage occupied by his Majesty was seriously damaged, but he was extricated through the window without injury. Searle is practising starting having found that O'Connor is quickest at getting away. An Australian colonist has backed Searle at £1000 to £800 Smith is williug to meet Slaym under British rules for £1000 a-side. BeklilN, September 4. The Czar is expected on a visit here in a montn. Zajhzibab, September 5. The German expedition under Dr Peters proves a failure, and ia returning. Paris, September 5 Much apathy is shown in the general election, and for many seats no candidates have been announced. The election is fixed for September 22ud.
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Feilding Star, Volume XI, Issue 36, 7 September 1889, Page 2
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192CABLE NEWS. Feilding Star, Volume XI, Issue 36, 7 September 1889, Page 2
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