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It is reported that a party of Cossacks crossed the Afghan frontier and occupied a town. The Czar is said to have reproved the commander for the breach of discipline, but decorated him for his bravery. It is reported that another Russian expedition under Captain Janoff, has started for the Pamir country
The Calcutta correspondent of the Times suggests that the Ameer of Afghanistan, should be compelled to ,come to siome accommodation with the Viceroy of India for the delimitation of the frontier on the Oxus and in the Pamirs.
Ashantee is desirous of British protection, and is sending an envoy to England^ ; to- Negotiate upon the subject. The lava from Mount Etna has. destroyed several houses in the village of Veriature, and burned an adjacent forest of chestnuts. Fierce fighting has taken place between the partisans of the rival Morocco chiefs Monata* and Ali. Three hundred persons were killed in the conflict. The women loaded muskets for the men. Houses were burned down, and no quarter was given. When the ammunition failed the fight was carried on hand to hand.
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Manawatu Herald, 21 July 1892, Page 2
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182Foreign. Manawatu Herald, 21 July 1892, Page 2
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