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Hokitika Guardian, 13 March 1917, Page 3

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Xpmmon*n IPEB PRESS ASSOCIATION. —COPYRIGHT.I The Conspiracy Trial. Substantia! Sentences. LONDON, March 11 At tho conspiracy trial Mrs Wheeldon received ten years, Alfred Mason seven, and WinnTio Mason five, Harriet Whecldon was acquitted. Spanisn LoanMADRID, March 12.—The Government has authorised a loan of £40,000,000 in order to regularise 'the exchange. Rebellion in Peru. BUENOS AYRES, Match 11 Peru is aflame wnh rebellion. The .information smuggled through to evade tho censorship detailed the fiercest fighting at Lima, Cuzco, Callao and Arequipa. Many were killed and wounded.

me son or Admiral Uraus of the Peruvian Navy was assassinated. The Peruvian warships were dismantled to prevent tho rebels seizing them. Tho Government House at Lima is surrounded by troops. It is predicted that the President will resign. The cause of tho outbreak'is obscure.

Mexico’s President. New York, March 12 The New York Times correspondent at Mexico City says General CaprsDza has been elected President. He is the first constitutional President since 1911. Disastrous Tornado. [REUTER’S SEE VICE.—COPYRIGHT.! Ottawa, March 12 A score were killed and 150 injured by a tornado et Newcastle, Indiana. It caused damage of £250,000 sterling.

Seriously 111. (Received March 13, at 1.5 p.m.) London, March 12 The Duchess of Connaught is weaker. Complications have supervened. «fa«3iara.reiiß^^