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Temuka Leader, Issue 3047, 7 November 1896, Page 1

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Cairo, Nov. 1. There is a wholesale submisßsion of the ahieks between Dougola, Berber, and Omclurman, and the Khalifa dreads a general revolt among his followers. London, Nov. 2. Persistent reports are current that Russia is pressing the Egyptian question. The Times’ Vienna correspondent states that it is believed in Germany that the Triple Alliance will support England against Russia in the matter.

PROPRIETOR OF WOOD’S HOTEL (Cor. Spencer and Bourke Sts., Melbourne) Rescued from a Perilous Position. Melbourne, Oct. 20,1896. “ I was cured from Bright’s disease of the kidneys by the use of Warner’s Safe Cure, and as this was some three or four year’s ago, and 1 have enjoyed good health since that time, I do not hesitate in saying the cure was permanent.” THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION. RETURN OF MR McKINLEY. New York, Nov. 1. There were seventeen thousand took part in the parade of sound money men from the western states in New York yesterday. The scene was only comparable to the parade of veterans at Washington at the close of the Civil War. The greatest enthusiasm prevailed, flags flying in every direction. One hundred and twenty five bands marched at intervals. One hundred and twenty-five thousand Republicans paraded New York, and took seven hours to pass a given point. There was one million spectators, and business was entirely suspended. There is intense excitement. Nov. 3. The excitement over the election continues, aud the New York Exchange is now more confident of the victory of the “sound money” party. Blocks have advanced four points. Mr Smalley, the journalist, relates an interview with Mr McKiuley, who, he says, regards the real issue one of destroying or preserving the Republic, aud that ho is keenly senible to the solemnity of the occ isiou ; farther, that he remains a Protectionist, but uo longer considers a now tariff a vital necessity. Mr McKiuley, ho adds, adheres to gold while gold remains the world’s standard. Western animosity to Great Britain, Mr McKiuley states, is much overrated, and the existence of good relations is equal in importance to both countries. Washington, Nov. 2. Mr Chauncey Depew spent ten hours among the railway men in Ohio addressing meetings. Flags were displayed along the entire route He believes that 800,000 railway men will vote for Mr McKinley. At ...r Bryan’s meetings Socialists insulted the National flag, whereas Mr McKinley’s followers display it at every meeting and cry “Vote for the Flag.” The latter’s party claim that 311 votes are safe for him, aud 26 probable. Mr Bryan’s men claim 255 safe, aud that they have the best chance of securing 75 others. The United States is in a condition of boiling excitement, and frequent riots have taken place, the chief offenders being the free-silventes. Nov. 4, Major McKiuley secured 24 States and 277 votes ; Mr Bryan, 18 States and 132 votes. The doubtful States are Kansas, Missouri, aud North Carolina. Major McKinley cannot fall below 261 votes, and has a plurality vote of a million and a-half, and the largest popular electoral vote since the war, except when Grant opposed the tariff and silver policies and supported in preference national interests. For the first time iu twenty years the former slave States divided,several voting against Mr Bryan, aud Tammany Hall was overthrown. The Republicans have a groat majority in the House, and control the Senate. At Major McKinley’s “at home” there was a tremendous ovation. The Loudon Exchange is greatly relieved by the victory, aud all the markets are bouefitting. By Major McKinley’s return a load is lifted from all Now York commercial houses. It is expected that from £10,000,000 to £20,000,000 worth of gold, which has beeu hoarded up, will now be released. The Democratic secret society, known as the Whitecaps, in Alabama, killed three negroes. Some fighting took place at Lexington. Thera was much disorder iu the South, and riots took place in the State of Delaware. At Holts one or two murders are reported. In TeuLesse, Kentucky, aud West Virginia the silveritea prevented many colored people from voting. Heavy orders were cabled to Europe immediately Major McKinley’s victory was assured. London, Nov. 4. American stocks have risen 3 to 5 points in London.