LAST NIGHT'S CABLEGRAMS.
(By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.) (per united press association.) Received June 9, at 1 a.m. London, June 8. The omnibus traffic is virtually suspended. A few road cars started yesterday morning, but returned to the stables at midday. Despite the efforts of the police the traces of several of the 'busses which were running were cut and windows smashed, and the drivers were forced to return with their vehicles to the stables. Two of the busses were rushed by the crowd, and overturned. Several of the strikers have been arrested for intimidation. Burns was among the number, but he was subsequently released. Owing to the horse-keepers having been called out, 10,000 horses are threatened with starvation. The Times is responsible for the statement that the Czar of Russia refused to form a defensive alliance with France, on the ground that she must preserve a free hand. Mrs Grimwood has been decorated with the Royal Red Cross. Rojie, June 8. An earthquake of a very severe character has been experienced in Northern Italy, and great damage is reported. In the province of Verona the shock was of particular severity, and several persons were killed and many injured. New York, June 8. Patrick Egan and O'Donovan Rossa are about to return to Ireland, tlieir term of banishment having expired.
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Oamaru Mail, Volume XVI, Issue 4999, 9 June 1891, Page 1
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218LAST NIGHT'S CABLEGRAMS. Oamaru Mail, Volume XVI, Issue 4999, 9 June 1891, Page 1
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