War Budget of Spain
The Spanish war budget proposes to provide for the expenses, of the campaign by a Government loan, an increase of the note issue of the Bank of Spain and the enforcement of…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1898
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Notes on the War
The Myrtledene that figures in to-day'a cable news is commanded by Captain W. J. Milburn, and is a steel ser[?]w steamer of 3024 tons. She is six years old, and was built at Sunderland by Messrs…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Marine Insurance War Rates
The Secretary of the Sydney Underwriters' Association informs us that the following war rates have been adopted by the committee:--On coal cargoes per British ships to…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Spanish War Expenditure. Raising the Money
LONDON, April 27.—The Spanish Budget proposes to make provision for the expenses of the war by the issue of a Government loan, the increase of the Bank of Spain's note issue, and…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Prizes of War. Further American Captures
LONDON, Wednesday.--Reports from Key West state that the American warships have captured the Spanish vessel Panama, carrying a valuable cargo of army stores…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Spanish War Budget. Methods of Raising Money
LONDON, Wednesday.--The Spanish war budget proposes to provide for the expenses of the campaign by a Government loan, an increase of the note issue of the Bank of…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Notes on the War. Naval Movements. Latest Aspects of the Struggle
The most sensational news contained in to-day's cables vitally affects the American navy, of which we have heard so much of late. Columns of printed matter have made…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →For the Rebel Cause. a Romance of the Chili War. Chapter Xv
In crossing the river the Iquique-regiment had orders to take the van, the Constitution and Antofagasta following in turns. The Taltal and Tarapaca, which had become…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The Spanish War Expenditure. How It Is to Be Met. London, April 27
The Spanish Budget proposes to make provision for the expenses of the war by (1) the issue of a Government loan, (2) the increase of the Bank of Spain's note…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Trading on War News. a Warning to Paper Sellers. an Impostor Sent to Gaol
The following, which is taken from Monday's Melbourne "Age," will be interesting to newsvendors:—A trio of unprincipled geniuses conceived a notion at South Yarra yesterday, of…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →War and Commerce. How Produce Is Affected Some Prices Rise; Some Fall. Kauri Gum
The normal values of kauri gum from New Zealand depend largely on the steady flow of supplies to the United States, and the margin of quotations varies slightly from time to time,…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Extra Special "Evening News" Office, 3.30 P.m. War News. the American Pacific Squadron
The American Pacific squadron, having been requested to leave Hongkong, find themselves without a roof to shelter them. Domain dossers in fact. It is rumored that they will most likely…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Captures Prior to the Declaration of War. to Be Settled by the Courts. London, April 27
The United States Government has decided not to release the Spanish vessels captured prior to the declaration of war, but will allow the Courts to settle the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The War. the Spanish Manila Fleet. Gone to Meet the American Squadron Ship From Newcastle Captured. the Blockade of Cuba. Famine Prices at Havana. Reinforcing the Rebels. Spanish Note to the Powers. the Two Pacific Fleets an Engagement Imminent
The Spanish fleet has sailed from Manila to meet the American squadron from Hongkong.(News of a naval engagement in the East may,…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The War. America and Spain. the Invasion of Cuba. American Troops Co-operate with the Rebels. Five Thousand Men to Be Landed. Further Captures of Spanish Vessels. an Atlantic Liner Seized. Two Ouban Coasting Vessels Captured. High-handed Proceedings in Havana. a British Captain Sentenced to Death. He Def[?]es the Spanish Authorities. Eeleased by Order of the British Consul. the Defence of Cuba. Further Preparations. London, April 26, 2.53 p.m
General Blance, the Commander-inChief of the Spanish forces in Cuba, is making further preparations for the defence of the island. He is equipping…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →War
The calamity of a general war appears to be a possibility of the near future. War is a great evil; but it is often inevitable, and often necessary. If be who first reduced to rules the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →War Notes
Operations have begun in carne[?]t, Matanzas, which next to Havana is the most important port in Cuba, has been bombarded by three American warships in order to prevent the construction of…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Mysterious Shooting Affaer. a Servant Girl Wounded
SUNNY CORNER, Thursday.--A strange shooting case occurred about 1 o'clock this morning at the residence of Mr. M'Donald, school teacher of Thorpe's Pinch. A servant girl, Katie Ryan, was…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →War Rates
Under advice from London the insurance componies are raising then rates on marine risks. The additional net rates adopted yesterday by the committee of the Sydney Underwriters' Association are…
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