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West Coast Times, Issue 12002, 30 August 1901, Page 2

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Paris, Ang 27. The French Ambassador to Constantinople has been recalled m consequence of the Sultan's attitude towards the Constantinople Quay's company. London, Aug 27. In a b)e 'election for a division of Hamp hire Fobei (Conservative) beat Judd (Liberal) by 225. The English Press at Malta denounces Chamberlain's policy as to the Island and matters are unsettled there in consequence. The Times states tho French are demanding concessions in Nganhasi pr 3 vince in Southern China. New York, Aug 27. More steel mills have reopened at Pittsburg Sydney, Aug 28. The Telegraph says the suspicion that New Zealand wants a second federation in the Pacific is partly justified by the special Customs' tariff for Cook Island group. The Commonwealth should be vigilant in preventing federation as seems to be contemplated, especially in regard to Fiji, in which the Commonwealth has immediate trade interests. Kew Zealand's expansion . movement would be harmf ul{ to the Commonwealth and unite a second federation. London, Aug 28. The Times, dealing with New York municipal affaira says that one man's yearly blackmail in connection with tho New York Fire Brigade contracts amount to £10,000. Every labourer in the Highways Department with Tammany influence gets 103 daily wages. The British submarines building at Borrow are fitted with horizontal vertical rudder and a water ballast arrangement, enabling them to rise to the surface and instantly dive after the discharge of a torpedo. It is claimed to surpass the American and French submarines in quicknesß and accuracy. Rome, Aug 28 The "Vatican organs support the dissentients at Malta to renew the attacks oa the British. Hong Kong, Aug 28. Six Christians at Kulja in China have been killed. Tokio, Aug 28. Japan is sending a commission of merchants to Russia to open up markets. Washington, Aug 22.. The American Government has decidtec? to discontinue the purchase of Australian coalj for transports crossing the Pacific. When the supply of coal at Honoluln is exhaused, it will be replaced by America.