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(Received August 27, 2*lß p.m.) Ottawa, August 25,
President Oloreland's message to Congn 84 took the Government compluiely by surprise. Th 3 coeroive tone of the message is roaented by the Pretp.
The Government consider that tha proposed retaliation o a (.he part of the States will promote Jocal trade, an*i th»t Halifax and St. Johns will bQcomo grrafc wintering porrs, r*rd tak^ the place in that, respect of Boston, Portland, and New York. Minsters treat the message lightly, and express the opinion that the Dominion will be able to take care of itself.
London, August 25. The Eeononiist ridicules the latest project of the Imperial Institute that the Chambers of Commerce Ind and Trade Societies' should meet to confer on commercial matters.
The Castlereagh and Longford branches of the National League have been suppressed. The operation of the Crimes Act has been suspended in Queen's County. Sailed from Plymouth — Tongarir,o for New Zealand.
Obituary: Sir John Roue, Bart., Privy Councillor, formerly Minister for Public Works in Canada, aged 67. Dr Mac Donald, Hon Treasurer to trn Crofters' Aid Society, is organising a deputation of orofters to visit N Australia and Now Zsaland for tho purpose of raising funds for immigration purpose.
BbriiLin, August 25, The meeting between Signor Crispi and Count Kalnoky took place yesterday at Eges, a town in Bohemia, and was of a most cordial character. It is believed that the result of Signor Crispi's visit to Bismarok and Kalnoky will be the conversion of the. Triple Alliance into an offensive and defensive union of the Powers. It is notified that the German Trading Company has occupied the Addelar district in the Kingdom of Dahomey in* Western Afrioa.
Pabis, August 25. _ The uneasiness arising out of the negotiations now proceeding between the Powers oomposing the Triple Alliance is increasing. M. Goblet, replying to Signor Crispi, says that France never sought to *aise grave issues over the Massowah affair, and that he considers the matter closed. *
Washington, August 25. The President's message has been received with great enthusiasm in tho States, and it is thought that his action has completelj dished the Republican candidate's chances for the Pre»idental election.
Calcutta, August 25. The Foreign Secreory of the Indion Government leaves in Ootober on a visit to the Ameer.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XXII, Issue 201, 27 August 1888, Page 2
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