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(f er Electric Tbmqraph— UoPVßiuur.l (Per Press Associatioh.) (Received 1.25 a.m., April 25th.) THE SILVER QUESTION. Washington, April 23. It is reported that unless a satisfactory compromise is arranged by the Secretary to the Treasury, the Speaker will refuse to permit the House of Representatives to discuss tho silver question. THE WOOL DUTIES. Tho Committoo of Ways and Means have reported m favour of. imposing duties on worsted similar to those on woollen goods. THE MADAGASCAR GOLDFIELDS. Paris, April 23. The goldfielda of Madagascar are to be thrown open to all comers on condition that tho minors pay tho State a royalty of 27 grammes of gold. CANNON AND RIFLES. Belgrade, April 23. The Czir has presouted Servia with 40,000 rifles and three batteries of artillery. THE MILITIA. BILL. The Suiiptachina held a secret meeting to diacuss the Militia Bill, at which M. Reatick painted tho situation m the darkest colours. It was absolutely necessary, he declared, for Sorvia to bo ready for immediate action, and the Government must obtain votes sufficient to equip 130,000 militia.
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Timaru Herald, Volume L, Issue 4827, 25 April 1890, Page 3
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