(REUTER'S TELEGRAMS PER PRESS AGENCY.)
LONDON, Jan. 14, It is the intention of the French Government to terminate all treaties of commerce with the English Government in January next. The Glasgow Bank has declared a dividend of 6s Bd. " An explosion occurred in the Pentyfield mm* 1 , whereby 59 persons were killed. A reduction in discount is expected. Jan. 15. An amnesty has been extended to 2000 Communists. The President' i signature will be affixed to the. pardons to-morrow. • A tremendous conflagration has occurred in New York. A large wholesale clothing store was completely destroyed. The loss is estimated at 20,000,000 dollars.
(PEE PBESS ASSOCIATION'S SPECIAL WIRE.)
LONDON, Undated. Yellow fever has appeared at Jamacia, and is rapidly spreading. The General Government are vigorously upporting the Sydney Exhibition. The barque Schiehallion, from Auckland, owned by Messrs Shaw, Saville and Co., of London, has been totally wrecked in the Channel. The passengers and crew were saved. The cargo is insured in New Zealand offices. By the explosion at the Rhondda 996 persons were killed. The French Minister of War has suddenly resigned.
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Southland Times, Issue 3300, 17 January 1879, Page 2
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