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AMERICAN GOLD RELIEVES THE BANK OF ENGLAND PRINCE OF WALES WENT TO COBURG AFTER ALL MORE LIFE-SAVING RAIN IN INDIA IMPERIAL PARLIMENT PROROGUED LONDON, Aug. 8. Received 9tb, 7 p.m. The portion of British Excheqeur bonds allotted to America is covered twice over in gold, thus greatly relieving the Bank of England. Great precautions were taken to protect the Prince of Wales on his journey to and from Coburg. No strangers were allowed within reaching distance of the Royal carriage. Received 9th, 9.45 p.m Ample rains have fallen in Gujerat Rajputana, and Central India and have decidedly improved the famine situation. Received 9th, 10.45 p.m Justice Wright has authorised a reduction of N. Z. Trust and Loan Coy's capital to £200,000. Aug. 9. Received 10th, 0.10 a. m Parliament has been prorogued. The speech from the Throne stated that Britain's foreign relations were friendly. The sincere pleasure afforded to Her Majesty in assenting to the Commonwealth Bill, which added to the resources of the Empire, was fair ground for congratulation. The South African war, now drawing to a close, had been marked by much brilliant skill, placing in the strongest light the heroism and high military qualities of the troops from all parts of the Empire. It was uncertain how far the Chinese authorities were concerned with the insurgent mobs in the attacks on the Legations. The Allies had made the utmost efforts to worthily punish thejr unexampled crimes. The bills passed during the session include legislation for the registration of limited companies j the operations of moneylenders, " workmen's dwellings and the augmentation of the naval reserve.
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Southland Times, 10 August 1900, Page 3
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