CABLE NEWS.
London, December 20. A vague rep ort is current that another attempt on the life of the Czar has been made, and that His Magesty has been wounded. ,-
.The Marquis of Salisbury, speaking at Derby, did not consider the diplomatic news pointed to an immediate European war, although he believed hostilities would commence without any warning, and for this reason it was necessary England should make ,all needful preparations. His Lordship vigorously condemned the Protection movement, which he declared could only result in a civil war Referring to the coming session of Parliament, Lord Salisbury ■said that the business to be transacted would be essentially British, and it was not the intention of her Majesty's Government to devote any considerable time to the Irish questions. Paris 19 December. A prize fight came off yesterday, Rouen, between the two pugilists Smith and Kilraih. After 108 rounds had been fought, the match was declared drawn,
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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume IX, Issue 2781, 22 December 1887, Page 2
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155CABLE NEWS. Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume IX, Issue 2781, 22 December 1887, Page 2
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