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Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXIV, Issue 9340, 8 January 1909, Page 5

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. London, January 7. Russia’s 48 million 4 per cent loan is being issued at 89 or 90. Reuter’s Teheran correspondent reports that Saad el Dowleh, who is a liberal-minded member of the Government, has been appointed Minister for Foreign Affairs. The Powers Nfiave notified Mulai Hafid of their recognition of him as Sultan. New York, January 7. Columbia in recognising Panama’s independence, receives half a million sterling, which represents Panama’s share in the ;£Oolumbian debt before its secession. Hobart, January 7. A man named William Johnston has been anested here in connection with bankruptcy proceedings in New Zealand. Received January 8, 8.0 a.m. London, January 7. The Standard says a powerful Anglo-German Entente Committee has been formed, representing all Germany, with Dr. Von Holleben as President. London, January 7. Thirteen thousand quarters of Australian January-Pebruary shipment of wheat sold at 36s 3d. Received January 8, 10.10 a.m, Melbourne, January 8. Arrived at 3 a.m. —Moana from London.

Mr McKenzie, Minister for Lands, visits New Zealand to study its land legislation, especially in regard to taxation and compulsory purchases.

Brisbane, January S.

Several oases of cerebro-spinal meningitis have occurred in this city, two proving fatal.