LATEST CABLE NEWS.

Dunstan Times, Issue 889, 2 May 1879, Page 2

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN. (From Exchanges.) CapeTowx, April 18th. Lord Chelmsford relieved Ekowe on the ni dit of the 4th. The total British loss was 22H Ekowe was evacuated, Colonel Fearson returning to the Tugela,

After relieving Ekowe Lord Chelmsford returned to Gingihlovi (on the River Inyazane, live miles inland an I ten miles southwest of Port Durnford), abandoning Ekowe as a military position. He has entrenched a camp at Gingihlovi, between the Tugela and Port Durnford.

Lord Chelmsford’s camp at Gingihlovi was repeatedly attacked by 11,000 Zulus at daybreak on the 3rd. They were repulsed, with heavy loss.

London, April 23rd. New Zealand five per cent, debentures are 1 per cent higher.

The Hon. George Havker is dangerously ill from a stroke of paralysis. The Colonial Rank has declared a dividend for the year of 8 per cent. London, April 23rd.

A great battle has been fought at Kamhulu, where Colonel AA’ood has achieved a brilliant victory.

Cetewayo is reported to have fled, after suffering enormous losses, which must, be deemed to have destroyed the Zulu power. The transport Clyde has been wrecked with 800 British troops, at Natal. There was no loss of life.

London, April 2rtth. Kews from Capo Town, dated the Sth of April, states that Lord Chelmsford reached Onngeholora on the 6th, and that his troops encountered a large force of the Zulus on the 2nd. A severe engagemem ensued, 1200 Zulus being killed. The British loss is not stated.

April 22nd. After relieving Ekowc Lord Chelmsford

returned to Onngeholora, and abandoned Ekowe as a military position. He has entrenched a camp between Tugela and fort Dnrnford.

The House of Commons has assented to the introduction of a Ministerial hill for allowing hanks with unlimitted liability to f register with reserved liapility. ‘ Consols, 99J.

London, April 22nd. Cadio Town, April Sth. Lord Chelmsford’s camp at Onngeholora was repeatedly attacked by 11,000 Zulus at daybreak on the 3rd. They weie repulsed, with heavy loss.

Lord Chelmsford relieved Ekowe on the night of the 4th. The total British loss was 220. Ekowe was evacuated. Colonel Pearson returning to the Tile el a The Boers threaten to invest Pretoria and retain sir Bartle Frere unless their demands are granted.

London, April 22nd. The Times article i.- supposed not to dis close the intended reply of the Minister to the Victorian Embassy. Mr Bury believes from an interview with Earl Bi a onsliehl, that ho la highly favorable Sir Michael Hioks Braeli, it is understood, has made a recommendation fur a nominated Council,

News from Afghanistan statesthat operations are suspended through snow in the Calml passes. Another insurrection has broken out in Crete. The King of Burmah is defiant. Sir George Bowen’s dispatch, in the opinion of Parliament and the country, is considered immature on the Constitutional question. The Orient Line are willing to tender for a direct service. Colonel Wood met and defeated the Zulus. The loss of life was very heavy, that of the British being 400, and of tire Zulus 3000. An insurrection has broken out in the Transvaal. The Boers resent Lord Chelmsford ordering them out for active service. Sir Bartle Frere proceeded to Pretoria to pacify the Boers, who have invested the town, and declare that they will hold Sir Bartle Frere a prisoner until the British Government redress their grievances. Home, April 19. Garibaldi’s real motive for disapproving his son Menotti’s proposed expedition to New Guinea is causing much speculation here. In replying to a deputation which waited on him at Trieste. Garibaldi said that he had never been more occupied in the interests of his brethren beyond the Alps than at the present moment. London, April 10. Germany has appointed a Royal Commission for the purpose of having the Empire represented at the Sydney International Exhibition. London, April 24. Obituary.— Hon. George Barker ; Mr Monckton Synnott; Mr White, of Holmes, White, and Go. London, April 24War preparations are being made in Persia. A large number has been concentrated at the Afghan frontier, owing to the presence of a number of refugees at Herat, combined with a possible complication with the Russian advance at Merv. London, April 21. Private advices from Natal state that a force of 3000 British troops encountered between 12,000 and 13,000 Zulus near Ekowe on April 2, and defeated them with heavy loss, after a sevi re engagement. The British loss is reported to be six officers and 70 men. The King of Burmah has informed the British Resilient that he will defy the Indian Gi ivermnent. ; Williams and Sons, of London, have fal'ed for L 150,000. London, April 25. Sir Michael Hioks-Beach has forwarded an answer to the Victorian Embassy. He proposes that Mr Berry should join issue with the Council on the last amended Reform Bill. If after a general election a majority of the people support the measure, and the Council remains stubborn. Sir Michael H'cks-Beach will submit the bill to amend the Victorian Constitution to the Imperial Parliament. Air Graham Berry is seriously ill, and confined to his hotel.

News from Afghan states that Yakoob Khan is acknowledged as Ameer by the principal tribes. Ho invites the English mission to Cabul. The mission will start when the roads are passable.

The British have recalled Mr Rivers Wilson from Kgypt. and he will at once return to England.

Further correspondence has taken place on the Victorian difficulties. The Government has promised to produce the papers at an early date.

Tiie House of Commons after a Ion" di . bate on constitutional technicalities, agreed to a motion for unseating Sir Bryan O’Loghlin by a majority of 11. April 20. Tenders will bo opened on May 2n 1 for a public works loan for New South Wales of L3.249.001i. at. a ininiimnn of 07 25ths. LIOO.OOO of silver coinage has been issued. Losnojf. April 24tli. News via Madeira states that Oete.wavo has fled to the interior, but that hostilities will be continued by the Zulus under his brother Kasagula [?1 April 6ib. Money is in larger supply, but the mercantile demand shows no sign of revival. The hank minimum is uncharged. The market for Australian securities is characterised by great strength and activity. The wool market, pending the approaching sales in May. is inactive. New Zealand wheat, 40s to 455. The House of Commons resolved to unseat Sir Bryan U’Loyhlen for Clare by ISO votes to 11. St. I’ETitßSßiTßarr, April 20th. A very serious not lias taken place to-day at Rostoff, on the Don. (ireat excesses were committed by the populace before the disturbances were quelled. The military was called out, and finally, with great difficulty, succeeded in restoring order. The whole of Russia is at the present time virtually in a state of siege.. Lon nos; April 24th,

The British and French Governments have addressed notes identically' the same to Khedive, in which they demand the appointment of one English ami one French Minister to his Cabinet, and announce that the most stringent measures will be taken in case of non-compliance with this demand. Tim Queen has returned to Windsor. The Durham strikes areended. Aril 25th. Mr Piivers Wilson, the British Financial Commissioner in Egypt, has been recalled, in consequence of the Khedive’s action in appointing a new Ministry in defiance of the protests from England and France. His re, call is looked upon as an indication of Great Britain’s intention to use strong measures with the Khedive. Constantinople, April27th. An insurrection has broken out at Scutari, and the Turkish troops have been ordered out.