CABLE NEWS. ANOTHER BLOW TO THE GERMAN GOVERNMENT.
Berlin, 14th May. The Reichstag has rejected the Tobacco Tax Bill. London, 14th May. Mr. lotrtber has given notioo of a motion in the House of Commons to impose a duty on foroign bnrloy and hops, and to adjust the beer duty. The Hoyal Bank of Queensland is negotiating the issue of .£3110,000 four per cent, deposit Btook to replace English deposits at 4fc per oent. (deceived May 15, 10.30 a m ) London, 14th May. Mr. Keating will have an interview with Mr. Balfour as to the prospects of BiMetallism in the colonies. Mr. Mendell, formerly of Melbourne, reports that there is a better feeling in Scotland regarding Australian bank shares, but it is unlikely that Scotuh creditors will consent to a reduction in the rate of interest, preferring to extend the .period for the repayment of the deposits. Sir William Haroourt'a Bill providing for the appointment of colonial Judges to the Judicial Committee of the Friry Council will be introduced in the Honse of Lords immediately. __^^^____^_
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Evening Post, Volume XLIX, Issue 114, 15 May 1895, Page 2
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175CABLE NEWS. ANOTHER BLOW TO THE GERMAN GOVERNMENT. Evening Post, Volume XLIX, Issue 114, 15 May 1895, Page 2
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