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London, Feb: u uy 12. 'L'liK British captured a Burmese stockage defended by 900 Dacoits, losing five kiilud and twelve wounded. America insists on Germany holding its hand in Samoa pending the Conference. The Ameer of Afghanistan has entered Turkestan with 5000 troops. The Mahdi is in groat aijvvm at the progress of his rival. Russia is said to be urging Persia to cede Kel.it. A shock ©f earthquake caused a panic in Lancashire. The Czar approves of Count Tolson's reform scheme. Australians residing in England are made liable to Income-tax. The German Artillery is to be increased. A new Panama Canal Company, with M. Lesseps as chairman, is being formed. Several gales have occurred on the English coast. Parnell has commenced an action against the Times in Dublin. £17,000 has been subscribed to defend the Bishop of Lincoln against the charge, of ritualism. A new Japanese constitution is proclaimed.
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Waikato Times, Volume XXXII, Issue 2589, 14 February 1889, Page 2
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156CABLE SUMMARY. Waikato Times, Volume XXXII, Issue 2589, 14 February 1889, Page 2
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