AUSTRALIAN.
Sydney, May 16,
In the House of AssGmbly yesterday, Mr Dibba in making a personal explanation read an extract from a letter received by the Premier from General Edwards, which he, Mr Dibba, declared to D 9 a conspiracy between tbe Premier and the Imperial office. He was called to order by the Speaker, The extract referred to is as follows: — "A portion of the Chinese Imperial squadron is now at anchor under my window, consisting of two iroaclads of the newest type, and four very fine heavi ; y nrmed cruisers. Admiral Fing, who is in command, is an old comrade of mine under Gord <n in 1864. I have bean urging him strongly to take his fleet and show his flag in foreign waters, especially in Australia, but he oaunot go further this year than Singapore. Would not this help your Federation." Kemp has challenged O'Connor to row for the Championship. P. M'Pherson, a Sydney athlete, to-day ran 220 yards in 23 seos. Sydney, May 17. Sailed — Waihora for Wellington.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XXIV, Issue 116, 17 May 1890, Page 2
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