THE LATEST.
London, December 5. The Labour Council has orlered the New Zealand Shipping Company. Shaw, >avill and Co, and British India Com pany to be boycotted for shipping sailors abroad instead of at their offices. Hemp is in pxn* demand. 250 bales were sold at auction to-day, Good average quality realised L23. Wool is firm, and pricos have hardened slightly. The present series of sales close on December 12. Frozen meat is unchanged. News has hen received here to the eff'd that the Portuguese lowered the British flag at Matacas, in Kra**lm"nica Country, and Moisted their own. A party sent by the British South African Oompany, surprised the Portuguese and replaced the flag. They captured two of the Portuguese leaders. In additions to hauling down the British flag, the Portuguese are reported to have invaded the British territory in Africa at other points. It is understood the Argentine Government will adopt the Committee's scheme, and issue a loan for 12,000,000 on the security of the Customs to meet coupons. The paper currency will be reduced, and no further borrowing undertaken for three years. Beblin, Decemher 5. The announcement that Dr Koch has discovered cure* for diptheria and tetanus is confirmed.
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Feilding Star, Volume XII, Issue 73, 6 December 1890, Page 2
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