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Waikato Times, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 3069, 17 March 1892, Page 3

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(BY ELECTRIC TELECIIA I'll— OOt'YRNiIIT.) London, March 15. Tiie Queen has postponed her departure for Hyeres until Saturday, owing to tho death of the Grand Duke of Hesse. Oaruaru Waterworks stock has fallen o per ccnt. The withdrawal of Sir Samuel Griffith of tho charges against the Bank of England is favourably received. The Financial Times expects the relations of Queensland and the Bank will be resumed. City men express doubts as to whether Sir S. Griffith's tardy apology will induce the Bank of England to resume friendly relations with Queensland. Tho Bank officials are awaiting tho arrival of documents. Obituary: Lord Hampden, exSpeaker of the House of Commons. Mr Patrick O'Brien, M.P., has introduced into the House of Commons a bill to remove disabilities from Eoman Catholics. Ottawa, March 14. The Government have won fourteen seats since January. The result of the Canadian elections is regarded as a protest against the American tendencies of Liberals. Mercier retires to New York to avoid arrest. Singapore, March 15. The rioters at Pahang have renewed hostilities. They seized the fort, and captured, amongst others, Bibby, an Australian miner, but afterwards released him. Constantinople, March 14. Two men were captured in the palace. It is believed they intended to murder the Sultan.