France in the Pacific.
LONDON, Oct. 25. It is stated that France will have the island of Baiatea as compensation for the New Hebrides, and not the Leeward Island of the latter group, as previously reported. A Denial. The report that the Chinese Government had withdrawn the concessions granted to the American syndicate for the construction of railways, &c, ib denied, and it is stated that the agreement was signed on Oct. 12. A Pugilist's Visit. Sullivan, the pugilist, sails for Australia shortly. A Russian Railway. The survey of a line of railway to Vladivostok, the Russian Pacific naval station, will be commenced immediately. Sugar. Beetroot sugar is quoted at 12s 3d, aid is still advancing. [Beutes's Telegrams.]
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 6069, 27 October 1887, Page 4
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