CABLE SUMMARY.
The Czar has promised to rebuild the Christian quarter of Canea, the capital of Crete, which was destroyed during the recent revolt; and also to relieve the destitute in Canea, Retimo and Herat: lion.
The Egyptian police authorities have instituted proceedings against the editor of the Saika, a native newspaper in Cairo, for expressing a hope that the British flag would speedily be hoisted in Egypt. The Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria, addressing the Hungarian delegation, said the constituents of the Triple Alliance were bound together by an unalterable basis of policy. Between Russia and Austria friendly relations existed, which were founded on mutual trust and promise of good for the future.
The plague is increasing at Roona, where the principal streets have been closed. There arc GSO cases. Of this number 91 deaths took place within 48 hours.
The American Government has suggested to Canada, through Great Britain, that the Dominion Government should consent to the cessation of pelegic sealing in Retiring Sea for a year. The Canadian Government objects to this course, inasmuch as it would involve the surrender of the position taken up by Canada with respect to fisheries.
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Waikato Argus, Volume III, Issue 212, 20 November 1897, Page 2
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194CABLE SUMMARY. Waikato Argus, Volume III, Issue 212, 20 November 1897, Page 2
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