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North Otago Times, Volume XXXVII, Issue 8160, 15 April 1895, Page 2

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Received April 14, at G. 40 p.m London, April 13. Arrived — Wellington, from Gisbnrne (Dc-c. 2')) ; Waitnngi, from Napier (Jan. 7) ; Plieanr, from Napier, (Jan. 2). Mr Gladstone has written to tho Ar* monian Society that Groat Brit«in must) tako some steps to prevent a repetition of the recent atrocities, as Turkish promises nro nut worth the breath spent in uttering thorn. Tho annual reporb of the British and Austrdlasun Trust and Loan Company phown a nefc profit for tho year of LlB.OOO- Tho directors recommend a dividend at 6 per cent for the yo»r, and that L3OOO be carried forward to next; yeat's account. In view of the continued depression in Australia L 75.000 is set) aside to meet possible losses and depreciation in tho value of proporties. It is proposed to givo debenture-holder* a specific charge on the uucal'ed capital. The Australian Mortgage Lind and Pinanco Company show a net profit for the year of L 91,000. The usual h*lfyearly dividod of 7^ per cent was declared, LlO.OOO otrried to tho reserve fund, and L3OOO brought forward.

Calcutta, April 13. Tho routo to Chitral is open. Unua Khan hus released Lieutenant Edwardp. The British have crowed the Kaneranl Pass, and have entered Jundal Valley. Tho Swatis havo fully submitted. Tokio, April 13 Eight hundred Japanese at the Pescadores havo died from cholera.

I Washington, April 13. The Japanese Legation have been informed tint lho understanding concluded at Kliunonosaki protrmes early peace, and tlint the Japanese had diminished theic ortiiii'il demind.

Victoria (B 0.), April 13. Tho Government seek to be oxcludoJ from tho Anglo Japanese treaty as it fears an influx of laborers. Received April 15, at 0.40 a.m.

Sydney, April 14. In the bowling match between Now Zealand and Balmain teams the former Hcorcd 101 to BG. There was a terrible fatal fire at Parkea this morning. A largo tenement house occupied by a widow named Quinn and family whs discovered on firo at an early hour. Mrs Quinn'B brother and another man managed to escape with great difficulty, but the other occupants, consisting of Mra Quinn and five children, whose ages ranged from seven months to ten years, wero burnt to death, also a sister of Mrs Quinns named Perry. All those burnt wero apparently suffocated by smoke, and it appeared as if escape wore impossible owing to several doors and windows being nailed up as a preventativfi against burglars. A firo at Mjidgeo destroyed the general itoro of Messrs Taib and M'fysrmul and three adjoining shops; The damage is cstf* mnlcd at LI 1,000.

Mkldourjje, April 13. Carbiuo left in tho Orizaba. A largo number wore down to sco the last of " old J.ick," and tho champion was decorated with numerous floral tributes sent by old adniirorsi.

Calcutta, April 13. Umra Khan has appealed to the Ameer of Afghanistan for help or for permission pp sock rofugo on the letter's territory. Uinra has evacuated the country along the direct line of tlio British advance, and has fled, being two duya* march ahead of the mfciu Ilritish force. Guerilla parties arc close upon him, and nightly shots are exchanged. It is not expected that there will bo »ny moro severe fighting. General Low's cavalry are watching the Maiaukalj Pass, which is the last stronghold of tlio rebels, while other troops are pursu. met.

Londok, April 13. rr v ord Kimbcrloy otateo that tho Imperial Covcrmnenb is unanimouUy in sympathy m itli Armenia, and in determined to aecuro a icmcdy for the unlortunato pot^ioi) thoro.

Mr Woody, formerly of the drapery (inn of Moody and y/alsh, fell dead, of Itoarb disease, in Mnu^ra gtree,t t^