London, 10th May.
The Right. Hon'ble E. Stanhope, the Secretary of State for War, addressing an influential deputation of Members of the House of Commons reviewed the defensive measures proposed for the Ports and notably London. He stated that the Government had resolved to organise a third army corps of regulars and militia supported by volunteers landwards and hat they largely relied upon the patriotism of the volunteers, THE DUTY ON BOTTLED WINES, London, 24th April.
Mr. Gladstone gave notice that at the committee stage he will oppose the duty on bottled wines, The French Government, threatens to withdraw the most favoured nation treatment, should this tax be passed.
'THE QUEEN AND THE EMPEROR OF AUSTRIA, Her Majesty and the Emperor of Austria had a most cordial interview at Innsbruck.
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