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. , . . St. Petersbukg, January 26. There is a Beri6us deficiency in the Russian J -wheat crops, and the export of corn has so largely decreased that the expediency of the importation of American grain is being discussed. London, January 26. With reference to the speech of the Mrst Lord of the Admiralty at Sutton last week, it now transpires that it is proposed that the British troops in Afghanistan Bhall retire from Cabul to Jellalabaci, and the appointment of a British envoy at Cabul will probably be waived. The public belief in the rumour recently circulated that a frontier province would bo formed between the Khi'ber and the Kurrum is strengthened now that the above facts have transpired. . . January 27. The Duke of Marlborough, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, has refused to dine with the-Lord Mayor of Dublin, the excuse being that the latter 1 recently presided at a Home Rule meetiDg. Washington, January 27. The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Dr Lowell as United States Minister in ; London vice Mr Welsh.. •",. " ■' New' York./j *Ui\jiij and the lan^&fs^nust "■ ~- therefore give way.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XV, Issue 24, 28 January 1880, Page 2
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