British Trade.
Command of the French Forces.
[Special to Peess Association.] [Eeceived Sept. 1, at 12.10 p.m.] LONDON, August 31. Sir Kichard Temple, Bart., 5.C.5.1., in an able paper read at a meeting of the British Association, now being held at Montreal, stated that 13 per cent of the world's commerce pertains to the British Colonies and dependencies. He also stated that the average earnings of Australia were I the highest in the world. I American papers express intense ! surprise at the defeat of Hanlan by Beach. I The Chinese troops are marching to Quangei. | The Spectator states that the proposed alterations by the French Senate in the Rccidiviste Bill do not touch the real objections raised by the Colonic?. j At Mr Gladstone's meeting in ■ Edinburgh, he confirmed his speech
on the Franchise Bill in the House of Commons. He denied the right of the House of Lords to force an appeal to the country on the measure. General Millot has resigned the command of the French forces in Tonquin, and lie has been succeeded hy General Delisle.
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 5095, 1 September 1884, Page 2
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