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(PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.) Paris, November 15. Government intend to propose a duty of 2d per kilogramme on im-* ported sheepskins. Berlin, November 15. A German ironclad, with the Emperor William and Prince Henry on board, grounded whilst entering Copenhagen. It is understood that the German

fleet will reinstate the Trading Company in possession of the ports at Zanzibar, and execute reprisals on the natives. The Company is organising a force to reconquer the interior of that country. The proposed Russian loan occasions a feeling of great distrust here. St. Petersburg, November 15. It is reported that Russia will attempt a huge' conversion operation in December next. Rome, November 17. The Italian Defence Commission recommend that Naples and Palermo Bhould be fortified, and that torpedo stations Bhould be established at Rome and in the Sardinian and Sicilian harbours. Steps should also be taken to augment the existing Army and Naval armaments. Rome, November 18. The Senate h as passed the new penal code. St. Petersburg, November 19. The loan agreement has been signed. The banks contract to pay the amount in gold before July. The loan will be issued early in December in London, Amsterdam, Paris, Brussels, and Berlin. „ • Berlin, November 19. Two French journalists have been expelled from this city for publishing articles of an obnoxious character reflecting on the Imperial Court. SPECIAL. (PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.) Rome, November 17. The Russian Minister at Rome has assured the Vatican that in future Russia supports their claim in opposition to the aggression of the Quirinal. Berlin, N ovember 19. The Emperor William took a cordial farewell of his mother when she left this city on her journey to England.