GENERAL NEWS.
(Per Press Association. —Copuriyht.) London, Sept. 1. The Times' Rome correspondent states that King Humbert's prestige, which, owing to the national misfortunes had reached the lowest ebb, has now largely increased. Constantinople, Sept. 1. The Sultail, in commemoration of tho twenty-fust anniversary of his accession to the throne, released 24 political prisoners. Sept. 2. In further commemoration of the anniversary of his succession to the throne the Sultan has decorated the military officials with a war medal. The Sultan has sent numerous presents to tho Ameer of Afghanistan. St. Peteusburg, Sept. 2. The Czar and Czarina are at present on a visit to Warsaw, the capital of Poland, where they have been cordially welcomed. The visit is intended to promo;o a reconciliation with the Polish people. Brussels, Sept. 2. An Anarchist named Paupenpeck has been arrested on suspicion of plotting against the life of the Emperor William of Germany. "Washington, Sept. 2. The American Treasury deficit for the first, month under the Dingley tariff was 15,000,000 dollar.-, the largest monthly falling off for twelve years. Hoisakt, This day. The Ta.smanian Itilie Association is arranging for a reception to the New Zealand iiule team who are expected by the Ruabine.
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Hastings Standard, Issue 416, 3 September 1897, Page 3
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201GENERAL NEWS. Hastings Standard, Issue 416, 3 September 1897, Page 3
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