LATE CABLEGRAMS.
, ■ <•> ,—- --(Special to Press Association.) LONDON, . October 16. At present the protectorate established over New Guinea will extend along- the coast and adjacent country from the 41st meridian to the East Gape, and also to the islands m Goschen Straits, including Kdsmaii Island. Commodore Erskine will "hoist the English flag at all points where it may be considered desirable. The last portion of the* New So'nth Wales loan has been allotted at £93 10s. An impression prevals that Engs land is arranging with Germany and France for a division of the Pacific Islands. Lord Derby will shortly grant the interview requested by the various Agents*» General. Instructions have been given for two men of war to cruise on the !New Guinea coast for the remainder of this year. Oct 17. The Times states that another enn gagement hps taken place at Tamsui between the French and Chinese forces. The latter lost 3000, while the French loss was trifling.
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Manawatu Times, Volume X, Issue 1325, 20 October 1884, Page 4
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