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Pelorus Guardian and Miners' Advocate., Volume 1, Issue 78, 21 October 1890, Page 3

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LONDON, October 1.7. # Mr Gladstone, in an article contributed to the Jewish World, .states that if the edictf'said to be issued by the RuWn Government against the Jews arej*ped to be correct, he will urge that steps be taken to rouse, the conscience of Europe against the tyrannical action of Russia. Messrs Dillon and O'Brien sail for America on 25th, and state that they expect to raise £IOO,OOO in aid of the Land League. .. .:,.,- > The British South African Company have concluded a treaty .with the natives for the cession of Manisa country. Portugal claims to have protection over this territory. ■ October 18. Fine New Zealand hemp realises £22; good £2l; fair £l9 10s; ordinary £lB Is 2d, ■:':'■.. ~.J ,:x The'Portuguese Chief Commissioner at Mozambique, notifies, his Government that the ratifying of the AngloPortuguese Convention will alone save the Portuguese territory. ; . ;' October 19. .-., 'Messrs Tyser and Co. who are r rvin-, ning in opposition to the Australian Shipping ring are arranging for carry* ihg on-their own" business in the colonies. Two cargoes of wheat have been sold from 87s 3d to 38s. j

NEW YORK, -, : •? October 18.

Leland's Hotel at Siracluse, in New York State, was burnt to the ground last night. Many of the inmates escaped through windows with very little clothing oh, but twenty-five were unable to effect escape and perished in the flames. /. ■. ; -' SYDNEY, ;<; October 17. Haddenrig's shearing station at Nevertire, one of : the finest in the colony, has been destroyed hy fire. Four thousand sheep perished in the flames, and estimated that the loss is fully £13,000. Incendiarism la suspected, as the owner of ; the,-station is shearing with free labour. r Tremendous bush fires are raging at Lismore, an agricultural district situated on the north arm of the Bichmond river, about 520 miles north of Sydney. Vast tracts of territory have been devastated, and the township of Cluhes is in danger. The inhabitants of the last mentioned place are out fighting the flames. . McMillan's Budget statement last night showed that the revenue for the year was £9,426,000, or £97,000 over the estimate. He expects a surplus of £208,000. The Customs show a decline of £133,000, which the Treasurer accounted for by, the recent unfortunate occurrences., - BRISBANE, : October 19. The steamer Pathan from Hong Kong has arrived, here. This vessel had a most tempestuous voyage, and arrived in a badly shattered condition. In the China sea she: encourited a typhoon, during which she was at the mercy of the waves upwards of 70 hours. The bridge was smashed and some of the boats carried away, .All the live stock on board was washed overboard, and as the vessel's bows were stove in the cargo was damaged.