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November 5. The programme for the new social improvement of the working classes is published, bearing signatures of representatives of artisans and several conservatives and peers. The latter since deny having signed it. The movement is exciting considerable discussion. A conflict occurred at Cork between: the police- and - suspected Fenians: Shots were exchanged, and a policeman wounded. • ■■ * Three conventions Jiave been signed between and Germany, offering a rectification of the frontier and financial matters and customs department. Serious disturbances have taken place in Algeria, two chiefs having allied for the purpose of marching against the French. The English yacht Livonia was beaten by the American yachts and Dauntless in the international race. In the Royal Apt passed to carry pat thp Army Act, purchase V ste P? ™ * or : bidden under the heaviest penalties. The European Assurance Company has resolved to accept an offer from a New York Insurance Company to transfer the business. Prince Napoleon declares that the people alone can terminate the present crisis. The plebiscitum should decide between a Republic and Royalty—between the Bourbon dynasty and the Bonapartist. The second Convention between per? many and France renders bankers' sigpatures unnecessary for payments. The signatures of the President of the Republic and the Minister of Finance will jbe sufficient. No paper may be issued from foreign countries for payment of the remainder of the indemnity. — Mr Cardwell has ordered the schooner
Horton, which the Candians seized for a breach of the fishing laws, and which the Americans afterwards cut out, to remain at Gloucester, pending the action of the Canadian authorities.
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Grey River Argus, Volume XII, Issue 1051, 8 December 1871, Page 2
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