THE NEW HEBRIDES.
(BY TELEGRAPH —VIIESS ASSOCIATKIN-.) Wi'l.l,[soTON, Monday. News from the Western Pacific states that a deputation of traders and landowners of the New Hebrides had waited on the Governor of New Caledonia, and presented a petition, praying that France would annex tiie group. The petition was signed by -12 Uiiglishmen, as well as by 14 personsN)f other nations except France. The Governor returned a cautious reply, saying lie would give his utmost consideration to the petition. M. Levat, Director of the Nickel Company, a visitor to the New Hebrides, informed the natives that 'France would shortly annex the islands. Mille, an important harbour in an island of the New Hebrides group, has proclaimed its independence, and Mr Clievilliana has been elected President to the Commune. The French warship Sugue saluted the flag of the new Commune,and circulars have been addressed to the various Governments, asking them to recognise its independence. The barque George Noble has arrived at Havannah, with all her crew suffering from the effects of impure water. C;ilit. Gudefurd and three of the ci'ew have died.
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Waikato Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 2672, 27 August 1889, Page 2
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180THE NEW HEBRIDES. Waikato Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 2672, 27 August 1889, Page 2
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