ADDITIONAL EUROPEAN NEWS.
[via the bluff.] London, August 15. It is announced that Sir Charles Dilke will shortly marry the widow of the late Rev. Mark Patteson. The Prince of Wales has announoed his intention of visiting Sydney if he can possibly complete arrangements. The Prince, however, in the event of his proposal being carried out, objects to the colonies incurring any large expenditure in connection with his visit. It is reported that the annexation of the Caroline Islands by Germany has been confirmed. The Government of Spain protect against the action of Germany, and the Spanish squadron stationed at Manilla, the capital of the Spanish possession, has been ordered to proceed to the Caroline Islands. The annexation of the Caroline Islands is subject; to the rights of Spain. It is expected that the majority of tho Powers will support the protest ot the latter country. The Daily Telegraph exhorts Colonel Stanley to anticipate the efforts of Germany to acquire territory in the Pacific. Sir Buller Lytton has been appointed Governor of Cyprus. •
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New Zealand Herald, Volume XXII, Issue 7415, 25 August 1885, Page 5
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