GERMANY.
The annual army expenditure, based upon a force of 41,569 men, exclusive of officers, is 90,353,000 thalera for the ensuing three years. The Emperor of Germany accepts the position of arbitrator between America and England on the question of the northern boundary near Vancouver's Island. There is a disagreement between Germany and Brazil regarding the maltreatment of German naval officers at Rio Janeiro. Orders have been senb to fit out three men-of-war to demand satisfaction. Nothing but an apology from the authorities of Brazil, and indemnification to the injured parties, will give satisfaction to Germany. Political riots, which occurred at Brussels, were suppressed by the police. Minister Von Roon declares ifc to be the intention of his Government to establish a naval power only of second rank. The friendly relations between Prussia and Austria are unimpaired.
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Southland Times, Issue 1522, 12 January 1872, Page 3
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137GERMANY. Southland Times, Issue 1522, 12 January 1872, Page 3
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