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South Canterbury Times, Issue 3341, 17 December 1883, Page 2

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THIS DAY. [Received Dec. 17, 1883,11.30. a.mj. France and China. Paris, Dec. 15. In view of the necessity for the despatch of reinforcements to Tonquin, M. Perry stated at the Chamber of Deputies to-day, that it would be necessary to ask for a further vote of credit to meet the expenses incurred, and that the sum of 20,000,000 francs would be required for that purpose. Serious FireAlexandria, Dec. 15. A serious fire has occurred in this city. The temporary buildings which were erected in the Square to replace those burned at the time of the bombardment of the city by the British squadron, have been totally destroyed. Religious ExcitementSerious religious ferment commenced in Upper Egypt between Musselmen and Christians. It is feared that the illfeeling may give rise to a serious outbreak. Egyptian Affairs. London, Dec. 16. Admiral Sir W. N. W. Hewitt, commanding East Indian squadron has gone to Seuakir on the Egyptian coast of the Bed Sea. [Special to the Press Association.] London, Dec. 13. In regard to the New South Wales loan, imperative orders were sent Home that it should be placed in the market immediately, as financiers considered it better that it should not clash with the floating of the Victorian loan in January. The British men-of-war in Chinese seas are being placed on a war footing, with a view to protecting British interests. The Chinese Government are arranging for the protection of foreigners in Canton, in view of a probable outbreak of hostilities. A naval engagement has taken place between the vessels belonging to the Haytian Government and steamers belonging to the insurgents. Severe losses and considerable damage was suffered by both sides.