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North Otago Times, Volume XXXVI, Issue 8732, 20 November 1896, Page 2

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By Electric Telegraph, Copyright (per press association.) Received November 20, at 1 5 a.m. Constantinople, November 19. The Armenian Bishop of Armash has been appointed Armenian Patriarch. Sofia, November 19. Russia is aiding financiers to establish a bank m Bulgaria. St. Petersburg, November 19. The Novoe Vremya has received 1300 roubles for the relief of the sufferers from famine m India, and letter papers have opened lists for donations. The Viedemosti urges the Government that now is the opportunity to open a vast market for "wheat at reasonable prices, and suggests communicating with England as to the quantity required. Brussels, November 19. Belgium proposes to license gambling houses for half a million francs per annum, and a tax of 700 francs per member. New York, November 19. Tho New York Chamber of Commerce gave a banquet to congratulate M'Kinley on his election. The democratic allies of tho gold party expressed their readiness to make sacrifices, but they expect tho Republicans to make concessions m return. They ask that the tariff be considered with reference to revenue as well as protection. London, November 19. The New York correspondent of tke Times says the influence of the whole business community is m favor of moderation and compromise. The Memphis has been stranded on the coast of Ireland. Ten were drowned And 37 rescued. The Conservative Union has asked the Government to include the final settlement of Rhodesia m the Government programme, and expressed itself m favor of a preference tariff favoring the products of Great Britain and the colonies as the beginning of the commercial federation of the Empire. Professor Davis, of New College, has been elected Moderator of the Free Church of Scotland. A syndicate has acquired a number of butchers' shops m London and Liverpool at a cost of half a million. Sir M. White Ridley promised a trade deputation to legislate on the question of the Employers Liability, assuring workmen of protection for life and limb, and to simplify the Factory Acts. The Hon. Cecil Rhodes intends to visit England again. i The Telegraph's correspondent at Bulu- j wayo wires that the presence of a body of 2000 natives is causing anxiety, and an outbreak is feared. Hussars patrol the suburbs, and prospectors outside the town have been warned. Mr Thompson, rinderpest inspector, predicts that not one per cent of the \ cattle m Cape Colony will be saved. j Ottawa, November 19. The Ontario Law Society has admitted women to practise at the bar. Sydney, November 19. The Bathurst Convention has altered the Senators residential qualification from five to 10 years, and for the Lower Chambers from three to five years. Armand Jarome, who was wanted some bime back m connection with heavy forgeries, and is believed to have fled, has been arrested within 20 miles of Sydney. He has been residing quietly m the bush. The Postal Conference has agreed to the establishment of telegraphic money jrders between New Zealand and Australia. Four large sailing vessels and one steamer have been chartered to convey .vheafc from San Francisco to Australian Jorbs. Adelaide, November 19. The Government havo decided to ask Parliament not to incur any expense m sonnection with the Paris Exhibition.