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Waikato Times, Volume XXXI, Issue 2515, 23 August 1888, Page 2

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♦ [I'.v :I3u:ctmc Tklbgraph—Copyright.] London, August 17. Tim press deny there is the slightest foundation for the statement that the Princes-i Christian of Schleswig-llolstein has become a convert to the Roman Catholic Church. There is a strong belief that the " White Pasha" is really Stanley. Italy accuses Franco of interfering in ilassowah in order to croato a difficulty. Franco has no interest there, and Italy will defend hex position to tlio last. Abyssinia oilers to codo *»ssia an island in the lied Sea. Turkey instructs Egypt to protest against the occupation of Zulla. General Boulanger litis boon elected by overwhelming majorities for three seats, Nord, CharonteInforionro and Sommo. The Emperor William says the present relations between France and Germany cause uneasiness. Denmark oilers an alliance with Germany in return for the cession of a portion of North SchleswigHolsteiu. Bismarck declines. A verdict of temporary insanity was returned in the case of Dr. Ridley, of Tullamore Gaol, who committed suicide. All'airs in Zululand are quieting down. The French vintage is reported to be excellent this year. Sir John Gorst is spoken of as the successor to Lord Oarrington, Governor of New South Wales A son of llanlan has been accidentally burned to death at Toronto. The French strikes have subsided. August 21. In the match against Gloucestershire the Australians in the first innings made 118, and at the close of the dav's play the county team had lost one wicket for 12G, W. G. Grace was not out for 66. 4500 quarters of Adelaide wheat have been sold at 38s 3d ; 10,000 quarters, shipped this month from the same port, have been disposed of at 38s; a Victorian cargo of 7,500 quarters (September shipment) sold at 375. Sir J. P.. Somerville will shortly pay a visit to the colonies in the interests of the Imperial Institute. Paws, August 21. The majorities in favour of General Boulanger in the elections amount in the aggregate to 100,000. Capetown, August 21. Mr Ratt/. has been nominated for the Presidency of the Orange Free State, in place of Sir J. IT. Brand, deceased. Rio dic Jan Kino, August 17. R. M.S Aorangi from 2* ew Zealand arrived here to day, with passengers, all well, and meat in good condition.