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Kaikoura Star, Volume XII, Issue 22, 18 March 1892, Page 3

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LONDON, March 15 ‘ Oamaru waterworks stock fallen 5 < per cent. There is continuous advance tn Argentine securities. Lowther, Political Secretary to the Foreign Office, stated in Commons chat action would be brought against French police for wrongful arrest and imprisonment in Paris of brothers Purdil, two Englishmen. It was grave matter, and he trusted French Government would pay compensation, and guarantee to prevent recurrence of such an incident. Transpired legacies amounting to £730,000 are due Queen Victoria and her daughters from ihe Guelph Fund. The Queen has postponed her departure for Hyeres until Saturday, owing to the death of Grand Duke of Hesse. Koval Commission appointed to enquire into position of London water supply. Deported Bank of South Australia will be absorbed by Union Bank, shareholders receiving one share in the Union for five in their own Bank. Obituary Lord Hampden, exSpeaker of House of Commons. Signor Alberto Randegger obtained a divorce from his wife. Hayden Coffin, wellknown singer, was the corespondent. Miners in South Staffordshire and East Worcestershire resumed work. Durham coal owners issued manifesto disclaiming responsibility for strike. North Eastern Railway Company taking off 200 trains from their service. Miners’ Federation refusing to allow men to work pumps ; feared some of mines will be flooded out. There is fortnight’s supply of coal in London. Press praises manifesto issued by Durham colliery owners. Daily News urges that royalties on coal mines, which amount to £6,000,000 per annum, so overload operations as to become legalised system of blackmail. Scotch steel manufacturers given notice of 10 per-tent Times is publishing series of articles giving forecasts of general election, based upon results of County elections. It gives Tories, 254; Unionists, 54; Liberals, 200; Irish, 82 ; Doubtful, 92. Queen Christina has given 100,000 pesetas, and Spanish Government 400,000, in aid of sufferers by floods-. ST PETERSBURG, March 15 General Gourkorequested permission, in event of war, to expel all citizens from Warsaw except 50,000, Czar refused his request, Russia is building barracks on German frontier, a step which has occasioned much uneasiness. PARIS, March 15 Anarchists dynamited the Lobu Barracks in Pans, inflicting much -damage. ROME, March 15 The Premier, Rudini, stated in Chamber of Deputies there is sincere desire in Italy for friendship with France. Five journals seized here for reporting meeting of Republicans. BERLIN, March 15 Further seizures of German papers for hosti’e comments on Emperor. WASHINGTON, March 15 Ex President Cleveland is willing to stand as Democratic candidate for the Presidency. SINGAPORE, March 15 Rioters at Raub Pahang renewed hostilities. They seized the fort, and captured, amongst others, Bibby, an Australian miner, but afterwards released him. ZANZIBAR, March 14 King and Watson, of African Lakes Company, were wounded in attack on Fort Johnston. Ten Sikhs were killed, aud number wounded, during engagement.

Colonial Butter.

LONDON, March 15 Trengrouse, butter expert, says that colonial factory-made butter equals best in London. He predicts rapid expansion of trade, being of opinion demand will double every year. N. Z. butter at present mostly of average to inferior quality. He recommended the use of vegetable parchment packing. Factory-made butter by Rimutaka realised 112 s to 116 s per cwt.