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f RbUTEB'S TeLBGBAMS PER PBBB3 AOENCT.] London, Dec. 16. The Colonial Secretary, replying to a question in the House of Commons, said relations with the South African chief, Cetywayo, were critical. The Governor of the Cape had sent a message to him, but it was not an ultimatum, and it was hoped an amicable settlement might yet be effected. In the debate in the House of Commons, on the motion of the Under-Secretary for India with reference to the cost of the
Afghan war, he said it was not intended to charge the whole on the Indian revenue. The debate was adjourned. The House of Commons voted an address of sympathy with the Queen. The Prince of Wales, Prince Leopold, and Prince Frederick Christian left England to attend the funeral of Princess Alice. The Governor of the Cape has now sent an ultimatum to Cetywayo. A Liberal is elected for Bristol. It is reported that the deficit of the West of England Bank is £350,000. The total los 3is £1,250,000. The Brindisi mails are delivered. Constantinople, Dec. 15. The Russians are preparing to evacuate Adrianople. Rome, December IC. Count Agostino Depretis has been entrusted with the formation of a new Italiau Miuistry.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XIIL, Issue 294, 19 December 1878, Page 2
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