ENGLAND NEEDS.
(Received Deo. 21, 12.40 a.m) London. Doo. 20. The Imperial response to England's needs has markedly impressed the Continent, as well as Mr Goachen'e warning about the ■ preparedness of 'the Navy. The St. Thomas-Loand'a cable has been ■ repaired. • . - ■ : Seven thousand volunteers reinforce the . line territorial battalions in South Africa to the extent of a company each. • The Queen will entertain at Windsor on. Boxing Day many of the wives aud children ; : ■ of the soldiers at the front. Christmas tree gifts will be provided; An impressive memorial service for those falleD in the war was held at Bt. Paul's, "' Cambridge. The Marquiss of Lansdowno \ and the Lord Mayor were present. FALL IN CONSOLS. (Received Dec. 21, 12.40 a.m.) London, Dec. 20. Consols are at 98}. Three months' bills are being discounted at 6| per cent. '
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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XXVI, Issue 8701, 21 December 1899, Page 2
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