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CABLE NEWS. ENGLISH & FOREIGN. [bETJTER’s TELEGEAM3.] LONDON, May 5. A dispatch from tho Indian Government has been published, which states that the cost of the Afghan war will probably exceed the estimate by at least four million pounds. CALCUTTA, May 5. The Afghan War. Latest news from Afghanistan reports that General Stewart has replaced General Sir Frederick Roberta in command of the British forces at Cabul. LONDON, May 4. NZ. LoanFive per cent. New Zealand loan, 1889 107. Wool. At the wool sales to-day, 12,900 bales were offered, making a total of 151,500 bales catalogued since the opening. The tone of the market was quietening. Washed crossbreds were 3d lower, and greasy crossbreds 2d lower. 1 May 5, The Hon. T- McllwraithThe University of Glasgow has conferred an honorary degree on the Hon. Thomas MTlwraith, Colonial Secretary of Queensland. A Sop for BobbyTho Right Hon. Robert Lowe has been raised to the peerage.
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Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 1934, 6 May 1880, Page 2
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