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The New Hebrides Question.

The latest cable messages from England state that a British man of war has been ordered to proceed to the New Hebrides, and report to the Government as to the actual state of affairs in the group. Great excite™ ment is being manifested in England at the action of France iu regard to the New Hebrides, and the press are almost unanimous in condemning the French proceedings. On the part of France it is declared that the warship Dives has not btea authorised to hoist the French flag at the New Hebrides. It is stated in Paris that five massacres have occurred there, and that, although troops were landed, there was no formal hoisting of the French colours.

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Wairarapa Standard, Volume XIX, Issue 1847, 21 June 1886, Page 2

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The New Hebrides Question. Wairarapa Standard, Volume XIX, Issue 1847, 21 June 1886, Page 2

The New Hebrides Question. Wairarapa Standard, Volume XIX, Issue 1847, 21 June 1886, Page 2