On Sunday last, the President, As societe President and Vice Presidents of the Censorate and the Supervis and other Censors held a great meeting at Heitai to discuss the question of the petition eabmitted by the Provincial Delegates erging for the speedy opening of Parliament. That the question was carefully considered may be gathered from the fact that the meeting Tasted over six hours.
The Waiwupu, sys a cativo dis patch, has received a communication from the British Minister to the effect that the import of opium from India for the year was 56.800 chests which is a reduction of over 5,600 chests compared with former figures. The Waiwupu has accordingly informed the Ministry of Finance to take note.
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