CABLE NEWS.
General.
(by klsctiuo telegwaph.-copyright.) (special to united vrrss association.) London, February 14. If: is generally believed m official circles that Lord Derby is disappointed that the Australasian colonies have not slated the amount which they are pre pared to contribute towards strengthening the British squadron and extending- the authority of the Crown m the Pacific. A vote of ten million fraucs lias been placed upon the French Estimates for the purpose of giving effect to the provisions of the Recidivists Bill. It is considered unlikely that any of the present Australasian Governors vyill be appointed to succeed the Mar- ; qui3 of Nortnanby m Victoria, as it is. desired to secure' the services of a new' and strong man as Governor of that colony. ! Lord Derby has expressed himself much gratified" ut the offer made by the .Victorian Government of their gunboats for service m connection with. Egyptian affairs. The matter has been referred to the Admiralty.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume IV, Issue 67, 18 February 1884, Page 2
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158CABLE NEWS. Manawatu Standard, Volume IV, Issue 67, 18 February 1884, Page 2
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