LATEST EUROPEAN.
(Reuters Telegrams,)
f Special to the Mail.]
London, Dec. 27
A difficulty has arisen between England and Turkey in consequence of the arrest of a priest for translating the English Bible into Turkish. The British Ambassador made strong representations unsuccessfully. Layard threatens a rupture of relations unless the priest is released. Calcutta, Dec. 28. No later news has been received from the front. No news , from Gough or Roberts. The rumor of Gough's arrival at Cabul is entirely unconfirmed, j (FROM THE LYTTELTON TIMES.) Calcutta,- Dec. 25. General Gough arrived at Shahpur,and effected a junction with Ganeral Roberts yesterday unopposed. General Roberts expects to assume offensive op erations immediately.
The firing at Jugdulluk is explained by a further attack of Ghilzais who were' repulsed. London, Dec. 25. Later Cape news states that Secocoeni voluntarily surrendered. Washington. Dee. 25.The United States Government has" issued regulations placing restrictions on the importation of Australian cattle. [Age Special.] London, Dec. 24. News from Afghanistan states the rebels sacked Cabul bazaar. Incendiary fires are .taking place in that city. There is continuous firing between General Roberts and the Afghans. The distress in Ireland is increasing. A relief fund is being subscribed in England, to which the Oueen gave £500.
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Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, Volume 4, Issue 360, 30 December 1879, Page 2
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