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London, July 4. A grand review of 100,000 French troops took place at Long Champs. M. Thiers was enthusiastically received, and no compromising manifestations were made. The Orleanist Princes were present incognito. The new French loan has been an extraordinary success. Double the amount required was tendered for and confidence is restored. The ruined buildings of Paris are being restored by 60,000 masons. The French elections resulted largely in favor of the moderate Republicans. M. Gambetta has been returned, and •will support M. Thiers. Victor Emmanuel has arrived, and taken up hi 3 residence in Rome, which is to be the future capital of Italy. The Queen held a review of 6000 household troops in Bushy Park. The Duke of Valdimar and the Prince Imperial were, present. The Emperor Napoleon visited the International Exhibition. The Emperor and Empress of Brazil have arrived in London. The Ballot Bill was sent to committee by a majority of 94. The Army Re-organisation Bill passed the third reading by a majority of 58. Owing to the French and American competition the price of wool has advanced on the opening rates. The rise ranges from 10 to 15 per cent, over the May sales, Sydney wool participates in this rise to the full extent. The ironclad Agincourb grounded neat Gibralter. July 5. Paris returned sixteen moderate Republicans and five Radicals. The Provinces have returned moderate Republicans; only one-tenth of the elected art The Washington treaty is ratified. The King of Italy was received wit! enthusiasm at Rome. The theft of arms from the Mallow Barracks creates uneasiness. Several suspected Fenians have been arrested. Consols, for account, on sth July, 925. July 8. The French elections give M. Thiers a majority of 100. Count de Chambord has issued a farewell conciliatory address to the French people. He will return when wanted. The transport of Communists to New Caledonia is not definitely settled, as M. Gambetta disapproves, and recommends clemency. The Conference on Colonial questions is to be re-opened. M. Fronde will deliver the opening address on the 19th July. The Imperial Princes and Princesses oi Prussia are on a visit to England. The hearing of the Tichbourne case is adjourned to November 7. The wool sales are progressing favorably, and prices are fully maintained. Cotton is active and has advanced Id ; sperm oil, LB2. The iron-clad Agincourfc has been floated.
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Grey River Argus, Volume XI, Issue 950, 12 August 1871, Page 2
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