LATE CABLE NEWS.
■ . — — — » ( - (BY ELECTttICTBLEGRAPn-COPYiaOHT.) (RBUTER'S TELEGBAMS.) London, May 11. A report is current that a British commission will proceed shortly to Herat to erect fortifications there, the consent of the Anuler naving been obtained. The report, however, lacks official confirmation at present. It is stated m some quarters that an agent has been appointed by the Russian Ciovemment m Calcutta. Montukal, May 10. A large and enthusiastic meeting was held here yesterday to advocate the Federation of the Empire and a branch of the Federation League was established m the city. 1,/. ' - ,/. • OrrAWA, May 1(K Telegraphic advices havo been received from Major-General Middleton to the effect that he infliqted a decisive defeat on the force of the insurgent Louis Riel, and succeeded m relieving the settlement at Prince Albert which waß beleagured by the rebels.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume IX, Issue 134, 12 May 1885, Page 3
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