CABLE MESSAGES.

Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, Volume 3, Issue 250, 10 December 1878, Page 3

CABLE MESSAGES.

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*[eEUTER _ SPECIAL TO THE PRESS AGENCY.] London, Dec. 5. *» The immediate return of the Duchess .r«. of Edinburgh to England is regarded as a peaceful sign. The Caledonian Bank is li«juidating, other banks paying in deposits. Among otlier matters m €he Queen's Speech at the-opening of Parliament, it was mentioned tliat ample redress will "be demanded from tlie Ameer at the conclusion of hos__'"ie6. In the house of-Commons the Undersecretary for India,jgaye notice of a •resolution tha* tfoe^xpense__ tfie' Affghan;war be' charged -upon €be Indian Exchequer. - The IlouSeof Lords voted the Address in Reply altera _ti6rt debate. Lord Beaocmsficld vindicated the object of the war, and trusted that General Robert*-" victory would be satisfactory. He fhought that the worst phases in the -depression of trade had passed, and he was confident regarding recent action in Asia, Minor. The House of CoTmnons voted the * Address, after -a long debate. Lord Hartington disclaimed any intention of opposing supplies. m The Secretary of State for the Indian Department denied that a quarrel had been picked witli the Ameer. The only object was to secure the frontier. Consols, 94f,-ex dividend. ! Rates of discount are unchanged. Adelaide wheat is quoted at 50s to . 51s. Flour unchanged. Fiv%per cent debentures, *99. Sirice the opening of the wool sales the bidding has been firmer, the market « is steady ; 108,000 bales catalogued. * Calcutta, Nov. 28. It is stated on good authority that the reply of the Ameer was both defiant L and insolent. It is improbable that the Ameer will defend Candahar. It is believed he possesses seventy-two battalions of infantry, twenty-five regiments of cavalry, arms of modern pattern, and twenty-five guns. Berlin, Dec. 5. The Emperor was enthusiastically received on his return to the capital to M resume the Government.

(special to the press agency.) London, Dec. 5. * General Roberts achieved a grand victory at Pivar Pass, capturing all the enemy's guns and inflicting enormous loss on them. The British loss amo anted to 100. Parliament was opened to-day by Commision. The Speech regrets the necessity of summoning Parliament early. The Ameer's hostility obliged us to send aa ultimatum, which was disregarded, and in consequence an expedi--o.' tion had been ordered to cross the frontier. The Estimates were being prepared, and general measures would g be submitted. The Berlin Treaty was being executed. Dec, 6. The Address ia Reply has been adopted by both House.. Night Lord Halifax in the Lords, and Mr "Whitbread in the Commons, gave notice, of motion condemning the policy of the Government in the Affghan war. Full discussion is expected. Arrived—Garonne.