One of the most remarkable Stock Exchange operations ever known in the history of the New York Exchange occurred yesterday. Reich Island shares were forced up thirty-one points in less than fifteen minutes. London, which had been specalatiog heavily oe the short side of this stock, lost" million pounds, The stock reacted and fell to about the original opening figures. The standing committee of the New York Stock Exchange is investigating the matter, as it is reported that the flurry was dae to a Christmas:
reo of a number of influential stockbrokers who had not yet finished celebrating their holidays. They started bidding upon Rock Island shares and vied with one another in over-bidding, with the consequence that short scconats were closed out and a collapse resulted. The event has created sensation in freet.
"Pa Jarax Camoxicus."
London, Dee. 30.
'A vigorous speech by Mr. Austen Chamberlain has aroused great pu attention in connexion with the election campaign in Grest Britain. Mr. Chamberlain attacked the financial scheme of the Liberal Government, sod dwelt upon the necessity of Tariff Reform. Mr. Chamberlain also contended that great danger attended scheme of felt-government being granted to Ireland.
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