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Waikato Times, Volume XLII, Issue 3383, 6 March 1894, Page 5

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(by electric telegraph-copyright). London, March 3. It is reported that Lord Rosebery will marry the Duchess of Albany. Bishop Selwyn is appealing to the public for funds to assist the Melanev sian Mission,

Lord Ripon's despatch states that the Ulanas shot at Tati drew the fate upon themselves, and exculpates the' military from any blame in the matter, It is stated that the rumours of Sir W. B, Perceval's retirement are absolutely untrue.

Paris, March 3. Twenty-two Anarchists were arrested in Paris yesterday, Owing to the payment of a subsidy to the Cocoarde reptile Press, the Socialists moved that M, Dupuy should resign the Presidency of the Chamber of Deputies, but the motion was rejected by a majority @i 255. Signor Crispi's taxation proposals,, which are at present before Parliament, demand that the, Government shall have absolute powers. The proposals are bitterly opposed, and a dissolution is imminent. Berlin, March 2. The Russo • German commercial treaty has been referred to the Reichstag. Germany is mobilising her naval reserves for the first time. St. Petersburg, March 3. The Czar states that the adoption of the new tariff improves the futurerelations beween Russia and Germany, Constantinople, March 2. Thirty Amenians were killed in a riot at Yusgat, in Asia Minor, incited by Turks. Washington, March 3. The United States Government hasfined Mr Carnegie £28,000 for supply* ing defective armour to one of thewarships. Senator Bland's Silver Seignorage Bill has been adopted by the Lower House.

Rio de Janeiro, Marah 3.

The Loyalists routed the insurgents at Sarandi. in the Rio Grande pro* vince, killing 400, aud capturing anumber of prisoners and a large quan* tity of ammunition. Morales and Perevia, the new President and Vice-president of Brazil, take office in November. Calcutta, March 3.

The Indian Government propose to levy an ad valorem duty of five per cent, on all imports, with the exception of cotton yarns and fabrics. Double duty will be charged on petroleum. Silver will be.included in the levy, but gold will be exempted. The Indian newspapers protest against the exemption of cotton goods from the increased duty. The expedition against the Abors tribesmen, which has been operating . for some time past, has suffered a reverse. The rebels attacked the British near Borlax, killing thirty se« . poys, and capturing twenty prisoners.