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PER PRESS ASSOCIATION'S SPECIAL WIRE) LONDON, Dec. 24. The Khedive of Egypt's palace was partially destroyed by lire. A destructive fire in Hong Kong lasted for days. There was great destruction of property. The Northern, from London to Sydney, was completely burned, and is supposed to be lost with all hands off the Snares. A message from the Governor of the Cape requires Cotawazala to disarm, dis--1 ba*bd his army, and cede St. Lucia Bay, and receive a resident at his court. Greek Commissioners have been appointed to rectify the frontier. Yakoob Khan has arrived at Jellalabad. This is regarded as a sign of mission. LONDON, Dec. 25. The San Francisco mails were delivered yesterday. The Wellington Post publishes the following special telegram : — • LONDON, Dec. 27. Yakoob Khan, the new Ameer of Afghanistan, and son of Shcre Ali, has arrived at Jellalabacl, and tendered the submission of himself and people to the British Government.
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Southland Times, Issue 3288, 3 January 1879, Page 2
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