LONDON.
February 20. His Eoyal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh has started for Malta in order to assume command of the Meditei> ranean squadron. Mr Leonard Courtney has been appointed Chairman of Committees in the House of Commons. At a meeting of the Chelsea Liberal Committee, held to "night, Sir Charles Dilke was present, and tendered a full explanation, denying biB guilt in con* necttou with the recent divorce proceedings. The meeting carried a vote of confidence in Sir Churles Dilke. The combined squadrons, which were : despatched to Qreeoe to prevent naval j operations on the part of that power, [ have rendezvoused at N'eda (sic), the , French flaet alone being absent. (Keceived February 22, 7.30 p.m.) February 21. His Boyal Highness the Prince of Wales has left town for Cannes, in the south of France. The Euapehu arrived to-day from Wellington with her cargo of meat in good condition. (Received February 22, 10.30 p.m.) February 22. The Greek Government are reported to be showing some inclination to yield to the demand of the Powers that she should demobilise her forces. (special to press association.)
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume XXIX, Issue 11135, 23 February 1886, Page 2
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184LONDON. Wanganui Chronicle, Volume XXIX, Issue 11135, 23 February 1886, Page 2
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