LATEST CABLE NEWS.

Dunstan Times, Issue 886, 11 April 1879, Page 3

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

—o— BRITISH AND FOREIGN. (From Exchanges.) Constantinople, March 30th. The Porte is willing to refer the Greek question to a Commission of the Powers. Adrianople having been evacuated by the Russian?, has been occupied by the Turkish troops, who were received with great rejoioings, London, April Ist. The Crown Prince,s son Henry is expected to visit Australia. The Oriental Bank reports thatafter paying the interim dividend in October, there remained a surplus of L 124.000. Losses ■occasioned by depressed trade, however, away the whole of this amount, with L 120.000 additional. The directors allowed for i he depreciation of securities and losses on Eastern exchange, with result that nearly the whole of the reserve was absorbed. The Times describes the report as courageous and praiseworthy, in having frankly met and acknowledged an actual or possible loss which may be only temporary. London, April 2nd. The Standard states that the creditors of the Glasgow Bank have been offered ISs in the pound, which they arc disposed to accept. Berlin, April Ist. In to-day’s sitting of the Parliament a •debate took place on the proposal for Gorman official representations at the Australian Exhibitions. The President of the Imperial Chancellory said the action of the Government depended on the extent of the representation by German exhibitors. The Government had not yet been able to reply to the proposal. London, April Ist. Mr Berry is pressing the Government for a reply. He abandons the hope of obtaining an enabling Act. He is now interviewing the leading statesmen in the hope that their communications may lead to a compromise in the Colony. London. April 3rd. The Committee have decided that the Attorney-Generalship of Victoria is a place of profit, under the Crown. Sir Bryan O' Loghlen has thereby vacated his s-at. Calcutta, April 3rd. The British column successfully engaged GOOD Khagianis at Faizahahad, killing 400. The British loss was two officers and 35 men killed and wounded.

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, replying to a question, said a mixed occupation of Roumelia was not yet arranged. The British polinv was unchanged since the Berlin Conference. The Sul "an believes he will he able -lo prevent popular agitation, but in England anxiety is felt concerning matters. Tenders will he opened on the 9‘h inst. for a 44 per cent. Western Australian loan of LI 00, ODD. The report of the Select Committee unseated Sir Bryan G’Lo.ghlen. News from Afghanistan states that -"0 men of the 10th Husars were drowned in the River Bey, a river near Cabin. The prospects of 'a peaceful settlement with the Government at Cabal are better.

Garibaldi is in Rome to prevent the YewGuinea expedition contemplated by his sou Mrnntti.

Lord Hams, in a letter to The Times, censures the Sydney cricketers in connection with the recent fracas. Bombay, April Ist. In consequence of the recent treacherous attacl by hostile natives in the district of Jcllalahad cn General Samlemau’s camp, the Bri ish Column has gone to Fyzahad. Charbagh, Chief Commissioner in British Burmah, at Rangoon, has announced to the Indian Government that he is anxious to protect British subjects from external turbulence, and suggests the Internal Commission should give an effectual remonstrance against the recent barbarous conduct of the King of Burmah. The Indian Government will consequently strengthen the garrison in B. iti-h Burmah, hut has decided to maintain a defensive attitude, and refuses to allow a rupture unless brought .about hy overt acts of opposition and insult on the part of the king. London', April 3rd. In the llna-.se of Commons, to day. the Secretary of State for the Colonies, in replying to a question, said it was not yet intended to establish a British settlement at New Guinea, hut Sir Arthur Gordon, on returning to Fiji, will report on the steps advisable to bo taken. In consequence of the disputed possession of certain mines, the Chilian treoea invaded the Republic of Bolivia. The President of the latter has concluded an offensive and defensive alliance with Peru, and declared war against Chili. London, April 4th. A Gazette dispatch has been received in T.ondon, dated March Ist, announcing that Diesengers from Oetewayo had arrived, asking for the snsnension of hostilities and the resumption of negotiations. Cetewayo never intended to light. The lighting was only in consequence of the British attack. April Ah The Prince Nyoungava has returned to Burmah in disguise. The British Chief Commissioner at Burmah has been sent hack to Calcutta The annual boat race between Oxford and Cambridge was won easily by the latter. April 3rd. The cigar duty has been increased 2d, and exchequer hon Is extended for a year. Sir Stafford Northcoto said the Government were undesirous to increase taxation, lint the condition of the country was unsatisfactory. An extensive revolution has broken out in Burmah, and matters wear a serious aspect. T.ondon, April sth. It is now reported that the Italian expedition for New Guinea was meant to assist the revolution in Albania. London, April Cth. advices, dated March 18th, state that Ohani, Cctcwayo’s brother, is supnosed to he ac aspirant to the throne. Cham’s son. with 300 Zulus, have surren ■dcred unconditionally. There has been no important movement. Colon-1 Law commaivls the force for the relief of El;owe, which a largo number of Zulus had surrounded. The Ekowe garrison are well, hut short of provisions. The 57th Infantry Regiment is marching to Tngela. The 01 at andlGth Intautry Regiments and a British battery have arrived.

London. April 7th. The Secretary of State for the Colonies, 5n reply to a question, -aid the sincerity of Cetewayo’.s peace proposals was doubtful. Complete submission alone would satisfy the British Government.

London, April 6th. An insnrreetion has broken out in the Transvaal Republic amongst the Baers. Proposals of peace have l>een made by

Cetcwayo, hut, it is believed, only to gain timu. London, March 25th. In the Hnuso of Lords this evening the motion of Baron Blatchfnrd censuring the policy observed by the Government in connection with the Zulu War came on for discussion. A lengthy debate took place, in the course of which the Earl of Beaconsffeld made a statement concerning the policy followed by her Majesty’s Government in South Africa generally. He declared that the aim of the Cabinet was to bring about the confederation of the several Colonies, and not the annexation of territory. Referring to the conduct of the Governor and High Commisdonor, his Lordship maintained that Sir Bartle Frem was the “right man in the right place.” His action had only been blamed by the Government because on the declaration of war he had assumed the surpreme power. It was on that point alone that his conduct had been called in question.