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Gisborne Standard and Cook County Gazette, Volume II, Issue 234, 13 December 1888, Page 2

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London, December 10. Fergus Hume’s new novel “ Madame Midas,” dramatised by himself and Philip Bard, the actor, lias proved a success on the London stage. Dec. 11. Mr John Bright’s health has improved, and there are now hopes of his tec >very. Lord Tennyson is recovering from his recent illness. Mr Westgarth has expressed the opinion that a colonial three per cent. loan could be readily negotiated next May. Ata meeting of the County Cricket Council Mr W. G. Grace stated that Turner ai,d Ferris were both willing to remain in England provided they could obt .in appointments iu some English Bank. Mr Sampson Low, pu lisher of Sir Morell Mackenzie’s book, intends instituting legal proceedings against the Standard newspiper for prematurely publishing the work Replying to a question in the House of Commons, Sir James Fergusson said friendly p wleying Was still going on with the Chinese Government in reference to the recent difficulty between that country and the Aus tralian colonies.

Paris, Dee 11. M. Floquet is consulting with experts in reference to the prospects of the Panama Canal.

Bbblin, Dec. 11. It is asserted by M. Hermil, ear specialist, that the Emperor’s life is hanging by a thread owing to the danger of meningitis or abscess of the brain supervening.

Washington, Deo. 10. Secretary Bayard demands the release of an American steamer detained by the Government ot Hayti, and three warships are proceeding there to enforce the demand.