ENGLISH and FOREIGN.
THE AMERICAN NAVY
Washington, October 2
The American naval estimates amount to $47,000,000 (9.400.000). This is the highest hgure they have ever reached during a time of peace.
THE PHILIPPINES.
London. October 2. The Daily News publishes a rumour that that President McKinley contemplates the annexation of the whole of the Philippine Islands. ® Manila, October 3. The Spaniards defeated the rebels at the Viscayas Islands, killing 94.
SERIOUS FOREST FIRES;
New York, October 2. Serious forest fires in the State of Wisconsin have done damage estimated at 3,000,000 dollars.
THE TRANSVAAL,
Capetown, October 3. The Emperor of Germany's snub to Dr L'ydes was a source of great cUligbt to Cape Colony. Kruger is reported to be depressed at the result and 11 is said that he will resign if Delagoa comes under the control ot the British. Pretoria, October aPresident Kruger is enrolling fifty thousand Burghers to operate against Nipefu. The British residents in the Transvaal refuse to be commandered.
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Pelorus Guardian and Miners' Advocate., Volume 9, Issue 80, 7 October 1898, Page 2
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