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Waikato Times, Volume XXII, Issue 1838, 17 April 1884, Page 2

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[UEUTEIfs TELEf : HAM.] Hong Koxu, April 13. Telegrams ha\e been teceivud homTonquin annouuc ng that the French expedition had arrived at Honghow, and at once opened a bombardment agiinst it The Chinese g.inison offered but slight resistance, and speedily evacuated the town. London, Apnl ],3. { Latest despatches to hand from Cuba report that a severe engagement has taken place between the rebels and the royal troops. The latter were vie torious, and killed twenty-six insurgents. The Duke of Bnceleuch is seriously ill, and no hope is entertained of Hib Grace's recos cry. April 15. The customary Easter volunteer reviews were held yesterday at Pottbmoutu and Dover, when 30,00 • men were under arms. The manceuue* were very success ful, and wete witnessed hy a laige number ot spectator. Late telegt.uns from Cuba state that the lnsuriection has collapsed, and th.it the insurgents are being lapidly dispersed by the Royal troops, who have not met with any furthei opposition. Paris, April 14, A statue to the late Le >n Gambetta, which had been preettd ab Oahors, the place of his Vmth, was unveiled to day by M. Ferry. A large number of piominent politicals and other peibonages were present, and much enthusiasm was displayed.