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London, May 5.--Notwithstanding the peaceable tone of the latest communications between the British and Russian Governments, military and naval preparations are being continued, and…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →SUAKIM,, May 6, 9.50 p.m.—A reconnaissance was made last night, extending to Thalkub, a native village some miles beyond Hasheen. The force making the reconnaissance were the Camelry…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Upwards of seventy officers left London on Wednesday, March 25, to rejoin their regiments in India, in obedience to the peremptory orders from the India- office. Nearly as many were to take…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →H. M. cruiser Massilia is going out on a trial cruise to-morrow at 8 a.m. A detachment of blue-jackets with their officers have been put on board from H.M.S Nelson, and Rear-Admiral Tryon, C.B., and a number…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →LONDON, May 6.—It is the opinion on the Continent that Russia has obtained a diplomatic victory over Britain in the negotiations for the settlement of the Russo-Afghan frontier difficulty…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Following are the circular and letters on the subject of Supplying provisions and coal to an enemy mentioned in another column:— Colonial Secretary's Office, Sydney, May 6, 1885…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Vice-Chancellor of Oxford (the Rev. B. Jowett) preeched on March 22 at St. Lawrence Jewry. After summarising the views of Professor M[?] on the relations of Christianity to war…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →M. Gabriel Charmes, who performs for the French Ministry of Marine the good offices which "One who Knows the Facts" is to prompt to reader to the English Admiralty, has in the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →A reconnaissance was made to-day in the direction of Hasheen. The force numbered 900 men, forming the Camelry Corps, and included the detachment of the New South…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →SUAKIM, May 7, 4.45 p.m.—To-day General Wolseley reviewed the troops stationed at Handub, and especially noticed the New South Wales Artillery. He expressed his admiration at…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Nature is giving considerable attention to war ships. A discussion on this subject has been raised by Sir E. J. Reed. His case is that none of the present citadel ships of her Majesty's navy…
Continued on Trove, page 958 →LONDON, April 30.—Intelligence is to hand to the effect that four Russian cruisers have arrived at the Cape of Good Hope. War risks in insurance are now at 15s…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →SUAKIM, May 6, 9.50 p.m.—A reconnaissance was made last night, extending to, Thalkub, a native village some miles beyond Hasheem The force making-the reconnaissance were the Camelry,…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →A reconnaissance was made to-day in the direction of Hashoon. The force numbered 900 men, forming the Camelry Corps, and included the detachment of the New South…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →[?]TOWN, Sunday.—Late news by mail steamer from China with regard to the France Chinese war is to the effect that owing to the peace arrangements between France and China, the…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →The New South Wales Artillery will remain at Handoub for the present. An inspection of the force took place yesterday, before General Sir Gerald Graham, who praised the…
Continued on Trove, page 988 →An important resolution was come to at a Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, in reference to the [?]upply of an enemy with provisions or [?]oal. A leter was read at the council,…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →SUAKIM, April 30, 5.50 p.m.—By means of spies from the Arabs, it was learned, that the enemy intended to repeat an attempt to tear up a part of the railway line between…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →The special correspondent of the Melbourne TELEGRAPH, in one of his interesting letters from the Iberia, said:—Speaking of the well-lined pockets of the men draws attention at once to a very…
Continued on Trove, page 28 →London, April 7.—The Government is continuing its preparations for arming fast ocean steamers. The work on the Anchor line steamer America and the Cunard steamer Oragon will be begun to-morrow. These steamers will…
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