London via Bombay, 5th March.
Mr. Balfour. replying in the House of Commons to Mr. T. Gibson Bowles L.P.. said that the great expense which the construction of a harbour on th f Gibraltar would entail ed by the ro-~{ynirements of imperial defence. Reuter.
London via Bombay, 5th March, H. H. the Pope is suffering from a cold, and has been ordered complete prest for a few days.—Reuter, 6th Murch.
H. H. the Pope has recovered, Reuter.
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