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Feilding Star, Volume XIII, Issue 34, 17 September 1891, Page 2

THE LATEST.

Eeceived, September 17, 10.10 a.m. Berlin, September 16. The German press says that supposing the rumoured occupation of Mitylene had been true, Germany would not have objected. The Kaiser, in addressing the army at Erfurt, referred to the humiliation the " Corsican paryenu " had inflicted on Prussia. The German Government has recognised the Chilian Junta. TJomf, September 16. The Italian Government has ordered twelve torpedo boats. London, September lft. The Rev Mr Spurg-eon is much stronger, and is now able to take constant outdoor exercise. Baron Hirsch advises the Euasian Jews to have patience, and not attempt a hendlon;,' a.nd reckless flight from the country. He warns those who ignore the action of the organised eommiitee, working with the mnsent ol the Government, that they will not be assisted. Emigration must take a small proportion at first, but, it, will become larger later on. Arnold White, Hirsch's agent in Enssia, asserts the ukase against Jews is being enforced

with constantly increasing severity. He failed to obtain audience with the Czar. The Times thinks the most alarming feature in the revelation of the Canadian corruptions is the close alliance between fraud and party organisations, owing to the existence of needy, professional politicians. The Daily News says the present cheapness of money favours the prospects of the N.S.W.loan, though it has received little attention. The wagers laid by the Australian bookmakers the brothers Thompson, about the Cesare witch aod Cambridgeshire, are figures of the betting market. The total amounts to £39,000. St. Petersburg, September 16. M. de Giers, Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs, will shortly pay a visit to Paris. Brigandage and murder are prevalent in the famine-stricken districts of Russia. Women are openly assaulted and stripped. The rye harvest has entirely failed in thirteen provinces. Madrid, September 16. Three thousand people were drowned in the floods at Consuegra, Paris, September 16. In French and Turkish diplomatic circles the manouevres of the British fleet at Mitylene are regarded as a warning to the Sultan as to England's probable action in future. Washington, September 16. The Democrats in State of New York, will nominate Governor Hill aa President. San Francisco advices state an A mencan shot an Englishman la a street row and escaped. VaiiPAKaiso, September 16. The Junta are endeavouring to seize 800,000 dollars worth of bullion said to belong to Balmaceda at Santiago. Ottawa. September 16. The Committee of Enquiry into the Canadian scandals find that there has been a conspiracy to defraud the Government, and recommended the prosecution of the offenders. The House of Commons will probably accept the report, and Mr Abbott, Premier, has summoned a meeting of the Government supporters. A schooner capsized off the coast of Nova Scotia and fourteen persons were drowned.