BRITISH AND FOREIGN.
[IIIS U’J'K I! S Ac, KXC V. ] LONDON, Dior. 1. The report that the Queen is indisposed is based on a paragraph in the “ Globe,” which is not yet conlirned. John Godcfroy, senior, of Hamburg, has failed for half a million. The Ameer has been sent to Lahore to be tried for his alleged complicity in the late outbreak at Cabul. [“Argus” Spjccul.J LOAEDOA, Due. 2. ilourkc’s recent speech at Lynn, an-
nouncing the Government’s negociations with the powers in the interest of the peace of the world has caused much comment. It is now understood to refer to. England and Germany arranging (France and Austria acquiescing) a political scheme for securing to Britain the control of Asiatic Turkey, and for securing an improved seaboard to Germany, and the complete isolation of Russia. The collapse of Turkey will hasten the denouement. The first probable step is the Austrian occupation of Stamboul. It is intended to retain the Ameer of Afghanistan under restraint in India. CALCUTTA, Dec. 1. Yakoob Khan has been conducted to Peshawur by order of the Viceroy. WASHINGTON, Dec. 1. President Hayes has recommended to Congress the withdrawal of the Legal Tender Bill.
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South Canterbury Times, Issue 2091, 4 December 1879, Page 2
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