EUROPEAN AFFAIRS.
Paolflo tfttwaacea, Bv TaEGitAPH.-Presa Association. Si PErERSBuRo, January 2. The negotiations proceeding between the Russian and German Governments relate to exohange of Russian cereals aad German textiles. • One twelfth of the population of Finland is reported to be in a starving condition. ' Madrid/January 2. The new tariff, which comes into operation in February, is of a protectionist . character, and the most-favoured-nation -clause is abolished. The minimum' tariff is only applied iniretumfor concessions granted to Spanish articles. The duty on fine wool is fixed .at three pesetas per hundred kilogrammes, and 54 pesetas on manufactured wool..
Berlin, January 2. The Emperor will attend the celebration of the golden wedding of the King of Denmark in May next, The Emperor hopes to meet the Czar there. -. -
Rome, January 8. I In the course of a speech King Humbert said that Italy was striving to maintain peace, and the situation in Europe at the present time indicated that her efforts would not be in vain, He-felt convinced that the commercial treaties would prove beneficial.
Pabh, January 8. President Oarnot.in the course of a speech, said he trusted- that the year just entered upon would be' one of peace and prosperity. St. Petersburg', January 3. . The Russian Gpvernmenthas given orders for the construction of four largo ironclads. . Lisbon, January 8. . Portugal is revising the tariff with a view of protecting her industries. The most favoured nation olause will be abandoned, and special treaties entered int6,
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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XII, Issue 4004, 5 January 1892, Page 2
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243EUROPEAN AFFAIRS. Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XII, Issue 4004, 5 January 1892, Page 2
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