serious dispute has arisen between Victoria and Cape Colony owing to the action of the former in prohibiting the importation of wpe fodder on the yronnd that. horse sickness prevails. in South Africa.
Mr. J. X. Merriman, Premier of Cape Colony, and Dr. T. Smartt. Leader of the Opposition, have dispatched a joint telegram to Mr. Deakin, the Federal Premier. declaring that the ('olorly regards Victoria's attitude as distinctly unfriendly and one that might lead to unfortunate reprisals.—Exclusive Service.
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