FRANCE.
The Parliament was opened by" the French Emperor in person. " His speech. . .} rated that his foreign relations were all Satisfactoryr—The bond of union- with.. England was daily drawn closer by unanimity of . policy and coDimercial relations. Prussia, he said", agrees with;;. me on th~e~~Tshief European questions. Russia is inspired by conciliatory? intentions, and. the same is the ease with -Austria and Spain. Italy is on terms of " sincere agreement witli^us. I entertain a firm conviction that peace will not be disturbed: ' I During tlie last financial period- the indirect revenue: had increased by fifty millions, and foreign commerce by one millions of francs. ; Government has proposed a grant of £16,030 to M. Lainartine for national services in 1848. Public opinion is strong against the late bill on the press. : The ne.vspaper stamp duty will be reduced to three centimes. Great indignation is expressed respectiug the order issued authorising the Post-office officials to open any letters passing through their hands.
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Southland Times, Issue 660, 22 April 1867, Page 3
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160FRANCE. Southland Times, Issue 660, 22 April 1867, Page 3
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