CABLEGRAM.

Daily Telegraph (Napier), Issue 2986, 20 January 1881, Page 3

CABLEGRAM.

rRETJTEa'B SrECIAL TO TBLEGBArH.J

LONDON

January 18

A very severe hurricane, accompanied by an exceedingly heavy fall of snow, has been experienced throughout nearly the whole of England. The railway lines in many places have been blocked and traffic suspended. At several coast ports many vessels have become total wrecks owing to the fury of the gale. In the House oi Commons to-day the debate on the Address in Reply, and Mr Justin McCarthy's proposed amendment on the same, was resumed. After further discussion the amendment was put to a division, and rejected by a large majority. Tbe debate on the Address was again further adjourned. Owing to the increase of agrarian outrages and agitation in County Clare, and a part of County Sligo, in Ireland, both districts have been proclaimed " disturbed."

In consequence of renewed rumors of Fenian activity, and possible attacks on the various Government establishments, the magazioes at Woolwich Arsenal are now strongly guarded by detachments of troops, and every preparation has been made against assault.

January 19. Owing to recent heavy falls of snow, the Thames has risen several feet, and has overflowed its banks. Fully one hundred barges have been sunk, and great damage has been done to stores and other establishments near the river. The total loss of property is estimated at fully £2,000,000 sterling. The storm which was experienced throughout England yesterday extended to Western Europe without losing its severity. In many parts of the Continent the telegraph lines were blown down and

mail traffic stopped, and considerable destruction has been done to property. Further intelligence to hand from Central Asia states that the Turcomans have made a fresh sortie from Geok Tepe. They were again unsuccessful, and were repulsed by the Russians, who are now bombarding the town.