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LATEST TELEGRAMS.

September 30^ The whole of the, Paris forts .were officially surrendered on the 20th by the Germans. The evacuation of the four departments adjacent to Paris terminated on the 25th. In consequence of certain modifications" in the commercial treaty by the French Parliament, the German plenipotentiaries declined to ratify it. It is stated that an understanding exists between Thiers and Count Arnim on all the essential points of the treaty. It is stated that serious difficulties have arisen in Berlin, in consequence of the modifications ; but Paris advices say that the matter may soon be settled. The National Guards of. Lyons Etienne are ordered to surrender arms. Tranquility prevails. Bochefort has been sentenced to imprisonment in a fort, and Rossel to death with military degradation. It is intended to make Versailles the Government head-quarters. The King of Spain was enthusiastically received on his tour. Cholera is raging at Constantinople. The Russian Squadron arrived at Falmouth en route to America. The Autumn campaign in Berkshire lasted from the 4th to the 20th of September. The trqops behaved admirably. Some splendid manoeuvring was done in front of London, The Newcastle goal masters have imported 3000 foreign workmen. ■ Chief Justice Moran has been assasinatedbya Mahomedan native of Cabul, when entering into the High Court, Calcutta. It has caused profound sensation throughout India. The motive is only surmised. The assassin has been sentenced to death. There has been a heavy demand for money. Bank of England rate of discount, four per cent. Nothing later about wool. Wheat, Is to 2s dearer. The Mount Cenis tunnel was opened successfully. . International festivities have been held at Turin. The sham campaign concluded with a review at Aldershot. Several battles were fought and great victories won in defending the approaches to London against two invading forces under Generals Stavely and Oarey. Many deficiencies were exposed, but the manoeuvres were considered satisfactory. The Underley, ship, bound for Melbourne, was totally wrecked off the Isle of Wight, and the steward drowned. The rest of the crew and passengers were saved. Further explosions at Wigan necessitated the flooding of mines. The Times has published details of a proposal to make a railway from London to Kurachee, at an estimated cost of forty millions, making a pleasant journey of five days. The promoters undertaking to complete the line in three years on the joint guarantee of the countries traversed. General George Farquharson is dead. The Tvnies says the murder of Chief Justice Moran is a terrible blow struck at the majesty and sanctity of the Jaw. The [ Daily News supposes that the murderer was instigated by the Wahabeea. The English harvest resulted in fifteen '. per cent, below the average yield of '. wheat. Advicea from Washington state that ' the September corn crpps are favorable. ■ ; The Bishop of Calcutta applied fpr three additional bishops in his diqeese ] without expense to Government. : ] Amerioan cotton crop estimated at '. three to three one»third million bales.

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Grey River Argus, Volume XI, Issue 1019, 1 November 1871, Page 2

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LATEST TELEGRAMS. Grey River Argus, Volume XI, Issue 1019, 1 November 1871, Page 2

LATEST TELEGRAMS. Grey River Argus, Volume XI, Issue 1019, 1 November 1871, Page 2

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