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(electric telegraph.— copyright,) (REUTER'S TtLBGRAMS). Lcndon, May 14. In the House of Lords last night, Earl Roseberry, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, stated that he had m. formed M. Waddington, the French Ambassador m London, that it wae improbable the British Colonies would consent to, the cession of the New Hebrides* Lord Roseberry added that although M. W:tddih!»ton had heen notified, the British GovernmeLt had not sent a formal reply to France, became negotiations with the Colonies had not yet been completed. \ "-j, A meeting of Liberals and Radical* took place to-day, when Lord Harting. ton and Mr Chamberlain both urged tha Government to withdraw the Home Bute Bill. May 15. Mr "William Beach, the New South Wales oarsmen has arrived from Australia. May 16. The Executive Gommiesioners of- the Indian-Colonial Exhibition were entertained at a banquet by the Fishmongers' • Company last night. The Duke of Cam i bridge, who was among the Quests" spoke, and expressed his opinion that the feel, ing of unity between the Mother Country and her Colonies was never more strongly marked than at the present time. His Highness also announced himself an advocate of the federation of the empire. A meeting of Conservatives was held here last night to consider the Irish pro. posals of the Government. Lord Salisr bury, addressing the meeting, stated his belief that it was impossible ; to place confidence m the Irish people. Head* vocated the policy of continuous coercion as the only means of restoring order m :lreland. • Heavy rains have fallen m the Midland Counties, and large tracts of country are flooded, serious damage to property being occasioned m many districts. It is announced that the Government has finally resolved not to allow annexa* tion of New Hebrides by France. • Sydney, Sunday. The death is announced of Mr Hugh George, manager of the Sydney Mormntf? Herald, formerly connected with the Melbonrne Argns.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume XI, Issue 1710, 17 May 1886, Page 2
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