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Kumara Times, Issue 2295, 5 January 1884, Page 2

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London, December 30. The English Government proposes spending £IOO,OOO on defensive works at Aden. M. Tricon proceeds to Hue to compel the new King to sign a treaty with France. It is stated that the Turcos assaulted Sontay in a most reckless manner, and one company was almost totally destroyed. The Observer thinks it would be wise of English statesmen in every way to assist the Australian colonies to the attainment of their national aspirations in the Pacific. The garrison of Sontay suffered a loss of 6000 men, and the French captured 2,000,000 dollars. It is reported that, acting on the advice of the Powers, the Chinese have retired to Bacninh. The session of the French Chamber has closed; they will re-assemble ou January 13th. The Orange leaders in Ulster propose to enrol an armed Orange militia. A pilgrimage is to be made to the tomb of Victor Emmanuel on January Ist by 100,000 Masons. December 31. M. Ferry has promised that an early opportunity shall be taken to revise the French constitution. China appears disposed to make further concessions to France. Courbet has returned to Hanoi. January 1. Bishop Barry is expected to leave for Australia in the Valetta on February 14th. J The report as to the intended formation of an armed Orange Militia in Ulster is denied. _ The English revenue for the year is j ninety millions. The Rev. Sydney Linton, the reI cently-appointed Bishop of Riverina, I sails for Australia towards the end of ! the year. | In the riots between the Orangemen j and the Catholics, the troops fatally wounded three of the Oraugemen.