BRITISH AND FOREIGN.
[Reuter’s Agency.]
The Famine in Ireland.
London, Jan, 4.—Mr Parnell’s visit to America is made chiefly with the object of making speeches appealing for the relief of the distress existing in Ireland.
Rebellion in the Ranks.
St. Petersburg, Jan. 3.—There has been an extensive discovery of Nihilism in the ranks of the Russian array, and penalties for Nihilists in the army reserve have been consequently largely increased.
Celestial Zephyrs.
Hong Kong, Dec. 27 —A hurricane recently passed over Zebu, doing considerable damage to the shipping. The Maria, a Fx'euch * barque, lying there with 2015 bales of hemp for Melbourne, was totally dismasted and driven ashore on the rocks, and now lies in a bad position, with six feet of water in her hold.
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South Canterbury Times, Issue 2118, 6 January 1880, Page 2
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126BRITISH AND FOREIGN. South Canterbury Times, Issue 2118, 6 January 1880, Page 2
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