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Kumara Times, Issue 2703, 21 May 1885, Page 2

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London, May 14. A stroug Committee has been formed to carry out the construction of the Adelaide Ocean Dock; the necessary funds for it will be provided privately. The Eastern Extension Telegraph Company will connect Normanton, in Queensland, with the Roper River, in the Northern territory, the Adelaide Government undertaking to connect the latter place with Elsie Creek, on the overland telegraph line. The Queensland loan now in the market is quoted at a premium of 1-J per cent. Obituary—Mr Alex. Redfern, of the firm of Redfern and Co., Australian shippers. Sir S. L. Tilley, Minister of Finance in Canada, succeeds Sir Chas. Tupper as High Commissioner for Canada. May 15. The Hon. Mr Childeas, Chancellor of the Exchequer, contends that the colonial securities are liable to pay stamp duty. The New South Wales contingent, who are under order to return to Australia shortly, have presented their troop horses to the English Government. It is thought probable that some of the officers af the contingent may remain in England for a time as guests of the Government. The Standard states that the Russian Government will not sanction the draft agreement drawn up for the settlement of the Russo-Afghan question, and states that parleying has been resumed. It is reported that the Vatican will submit to England three names in connection with the appointment of Arch, bishop for Dublin, and that Bishop Moran's name will be the first submitted. Lord Sherbrooke has published a volume of poems. Parliament has voted the allowance to her Royal Highness Princess Beatrice. Captain Penrose, of the Royal Engineers, who was selected for New South Wales, will sail by the P. and 0. steamer Parramatta. Lieutenants Millward and Benbury, selected for the same colony, will leave by the Orient steamer Iberia. May 16. Th 9 official average of the Queensland loan was £97 19s 4d. Lord Wolseley advised that eighty of the New South Wales contingent should visit England, and Mr Howard Vincent and others were willing, to defray the expenses of the visit. The Standard this morning announces that the Suez Canal Commission allows Egypt the control of the navigation of the Canal. A hitch has occurred in the settlement of the Franco-Chinese question. It is reported tliat Italy will occupy Suakin. May 17. The Revised Bible, which has just been issued, has been favorably received. May 18. The Irish Bishops are opposing the rumored appointment of Bishop Moran, of Sydney, to the Archbishopric of Dublin. Frosts are injuring the hop crop. Louis Rielj leader of the recent rising at Saskatchewan, will be tried for treason.