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(electbtc telegraph. — copteight.) (reuter's telegrams.) London, April % A discussion took place yesterday, In the- House of Lords, on the question of univorsal penny postage through British dominions. Lord Wolverton, PostmasterOenernl, stated he had under consideration a scheme, tending m the direction as proposal put forward m .the House of Commons by Mr Henniker Heat' in, and added he had reason to believe the arrangement would prove satisfactory to the Colonies. The Daily News to-day, statei Bussia threatens to occupy Bulgaria m the event of prince Alexander declining to yield to Ruseian demands with, regard j t© he Governorship of Eaflterg c 'Rounie|ia,, Mr Jesse Collings. M.P. for IpsWich, has tendered his resignation. Sydney, Friday. In the Legislative Assembly to-day, Sir Henry Parkes brought forward a motion having reference to the attitude of New South Wales on the New Hebrides question. Sir Patrick Jennings, oh hehalt of the Government, stated that a motion wa* taken for a vote of censure, ani?-refußed' to deliver the budget statement until the question is settled." The. House adjourned until Tuesday next.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume XI, Issue 1675, 3 April 1886, Page 4
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