CABLE MESSAGES.

Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, Volume 4, Issue 373, 17 February 1880, Page 2

CABLE MESSAGES.

in ii Q— ■< i■■■■Hμ-— -■ LATEST EUROPEAN. (Eeuteii's Telegrams.) [Special to Mail.] London, Feb. 15. In the sculling match on the Tyne, Bojd beat ITawdbn easily. Calcutta, Feb. 14. The latest intelligence from Cabul is that Mahomed Jan still continues to incite different tribes to attack the British forces. fl.'liOM THE LYTTELTON TIMES.) London, Feb. 12. The Journal De St. Petersburg coh-

tradicts the statement that Persia has been released from her treaty obligation to occupy Herat; and declares in positive terms that if Persia rejects the friendship of Russia for that, of England she does so at lior peril. A statement obtains currency that Russia will further increase the strength of her fleet in the Pacific. Persia /proposes that a Commission shall be appointed to define the Northeastern boundary of her territories. In the meantime she states that it is her intention to occupy a portion of Afghanistan—the Province of Seistan—and eventually Herat. It is also generally believed that Great Britain has assented to this arrangement. Feb. 13. Mr F. H. O'Donnell, Member for Dungarvanin the House of Commons, moved an amendent on the Address, conveying censure on the Goverment regarding Irish affairs, but it was defeated by a majority of 128 against 12, The Irish Distress Relief Bill, promised in Her Majesty's speech has passed its second reading. Lord Lymington, the Liberal candidate, has been elected for Bornshop, defeating Sir R. Carden. Sir M. Hicks-Beach, replying to Mr M'Arthur in the House of Commons, said that the Queensland management of the Torres Straits islands had been faultless. He also intimated that Government had not at present any intention of extending their jurisdiction to. New Guinea. Feb. 14. The motion for a Select Committee to inquire into the effects : of free trade has been negatived. Mr Clarke, the Conservative candidate has been elected for Southwark, in room of Mr Lock, the deceased member, defeating Mr Dunn, the liberal, and Mr Shipton, the Radical candidates. [Argus' Special.] London, Feb. 12. A Flying Squadron leaves England in April or May, Avhich will probably visit Australia, Rear-Admiral Earl Clanwilliams commanding. The squadron •will include the Bacchante. It is uncertain whether the young Princes will accompany it. The Chimborazo, after repairs, sails on Monday. [Age Social.] London, Feb. 12. The Pall Mall Gazette congratulates •Australia on the success of the Strathleven experiment, which relieves England from her dependence upon foreign countries for food supplies, but makes additional competition for English farmers. Tne same journal has a eulogistic article on Sir Charles Gavan Dufly, as a pattern and fellow countryman. A report of a treaty under which Persia takes. Herat.in- exchange for assisting England against the Afghans; is in circulation. ■ " The railway to Teheran from the Persian Gulf has been completed. London, Feb. 13. The latest news from the Cape states that Mahomed Khan's power is waning' nd his followers are decreasing. Three thousand Turkomans have invaded Afghan Turkestan. Abourborim, aided by the Russians, has invaded Badakshan with a strong force. Tho German Emperor has announced a comnierci.il treaty with Samoa, providing for an extension of trade. Lord Beaconsfield denies that Persia is absolved from the provisions of the treaty about seizing Herat.