Speaking at a public meeting recently, Mr Goschen said ; “ There is no corner of the earth we covet.” The Admiralty recognises the zeal and energy of the naval volunteers; but will not increase the force till there is some scheme for utilising their services. By 90 votes to 10 the Greek Parliament, on 26th March, voted Princess Alexandra’s dowry (400,000fr) and the Duke of Sparta’s palace. The Queen (so says the ‘ World ’) decides that there is nothing to prevent the Duchess of Marlborough from coming to court whenever she chooses.
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Page 3 Advertisements Column 1, Evening Star, Issue 7915, 24 May 1889
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