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Kaikoura Star, Volume XIV, Issue 803, 28 December 1894, Page 5

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LONDON, Dec 26

Major General Younghusband, referring to proposal to evacute Cbitlal, states Britain has built up a strong position there, the ruler and people being friendly disposed to England, and even when increased means of defence are provided danger of invasion oflndia byway of Chitlal will not have been removed.

Royal Society will not approach Govt officially relative to Antarctic expedition, but the movement will not be allowed to remain in abeyance. Persistent reports are current as to existence of serious tension between Southern provinces of Germany and Prussia, owing to agressive attitude displayed by latter. ST PETERSBURG, Dec 27 Influenza epidemic is ravaging in Southern Russia.

CALCUTTA, Dec 27

Indian National Congress opened at Madras. Webb, member of British House of Commons, is President. In his opening address he spoke of harsh treatment of people in forbidding importation of arms into India, and declared it was an insult to the race. ST JOHNS, Dec 27 The depression in Newfoundland is increaing. The Govt are unable to pay official salaries unless in orders for stores. Understood Commission will be appointed to enquire into cause of depression and that its scope will be extended to Canada. WASHINGTON, Dec 27 The Treasurer states the Govt intends to prohibit the importation of Cuban sugar into United States unless Spanish Govt are prepared to admit American Hour into Spain. Carnegie has reduced the ’-'ages o f em'ttajita* Pittsburg by 10 to 35 per cent, sod it is feared an outbreak will tallow.