"AGE" SPECIALS.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XVIII, Issue 135, 8 June 1883, Page 2

"AGE" SPECIALS.

|.Per Wakotipu at Wellington.] London, May 27. The Government of the United States have entered a protest against the introduction by the Porte of the system of ad valorem duties on goods coming from all countries except Austria, Italy, and France. The reported settlement between Chili and Peru, whereby the latter ceded the

provinces of Ariea and Txtncea to tae Chilian Government, has been confirmed. " . May 30. Sir John Lubbock has introduced into the House of Commons a Bill for the purpose of providing- facilities for registration by Colonial Companies. Active warfare is still going on in Madagascar, and the Malagasy Government have issued orders for the repulsion of every Trench subject from the island. The Government have granted the following rewards for information afforded in connection with the Phoenix Park murders: — Thomas Farrell £ 1000. and Michael Kavanagh aim. Prince Bi.jruarek threatens to abolish the German Reichstag unless thoy consent to his proposal for the amelioration of the Socialists. T ho Pope has appealed to Ireland fcr the ou=tornary "Peter's Pence," which contribution it was rumored the lri:-li intended to dutontinno in consequence ot the action tnkoii by His Holiness in attempting to sup-pnv-s outrages in Ireland. The proceedings at the caucus meeting of Jibi-rah; convened by Mr Glad.- tone yesterday were of the mast harmonious character. The Director.-; of the Oriental Bank Corporation recommend a. dividend of 5 per cent.