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Ashburton Guardian, Volume XXII, Issue 6667, 8 September 1905, Page 3

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Received Sept. 8, 7.38 a.m.

Canadian G-oods in Australia, Ottawa, Sept. 7 Australia's decision to add the cost of inland transportation to invoices in determining the value of goods for duty purposes is considered in Canada a serious blow to the Pacific Railway and the direct steamers trading between Canada and Australia, sirce it will compel Quebec and Ontario supporters to utilise the United States routes. Chasiner Desertert. Capetown, Sept. 7 A police drive in the Rand resulted in the recovery of 300 Chinese deserters from the mines. The Cry for Reform. Constantinople, Sept 7 Huge finds of bombs and infernal machines have been made in a crypt in an Armenian church at Athens. They were intended to blow up the Turkish cities, and ' compel the intervention of the Powers in favour of reforms. Twelve Armenians have been arrested.

A Tidal Wave. Shanghai, Sept 7 A tidal wave has caused great damage here.

Keoeived Sept. 8, 8.52 a.m. Penny Postage. Vienna, Sept. 7 Mr Henniker-Heaton ha 3 been interviewed by the Austrian Government regarding universal penny postage. The Vienna Chamber of Commerce is forming a league to promote the movement. The adoption of the scheme is likely to be rendered easier owing to the existence of penny postage between Germany and Austria. France and Morocco, Morocco, Sept 7 The Grand Vizier has apologised to M. Taillandier for the arrest of the Algerian Chief. The Sultan has dismissed the guilty Kaid and paid an indemnity. France has demanded and the Sultan has promised that similar breaches of .treaties and customs will not recur.