GENERAL NEWS.
EUROPEAN AND FOREIGN
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London, March 10. The King of Benin, against whom a punitive expedition was recently despatched, lias evaded the Hying .squadron and is hiding in the bush. The death is announced of Mr Shit] Barrv, the well-known actor. Maich 16 At the wool sales only the best selection was offered at prices equal to the highest of the series. Caw-: Town, March 1 ■>. The Germans continue to send large quantities of war materials to South Africa. A hundred tons are now being landed at Walfish Day. San Fkancisi o, March 10. The extradition of Bulter has been signed. Washington, March 10. President M'Kinley's message urges Congress to promptly pass tho Tariff Bill I.>1:1:1.in, March 10. Vice-Admiral Hellniann, Secretary of the Navy, has resigned, but the Emperor has refused to accept his resignation.
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Hastings Standard, Issue 273, 17 March 1897, Page 3
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139GENERAL NEWS. Hastings Standard, Issue 273, 17 March 1897, Page 3
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