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Dunstan Times, Issue 909, 19 September 1879, Page 3

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

unreliable. It is a certainty now that our ralniniiß are critical. Diplonjatic relations have lieen broken off, and enters have been given fur .he withdrawal if the staff and mission from Mandalay.

Lond -n, September 12th. Tt is reported in Simla that Yakoob Khan has neon assassinated by the fanatical murder -ra of Cavagnari. The Ameer was bcseiged for several days in the palace. He resolutely repudiated the treachery of the rebels. Cabul is cnmpletelv in the hands of the mutinous soldiers, who have looted the city, committing revolting outrages on the inhabitants. The British troops are advancing by forced marches on Cabul, hitnerto without encountering any resistence. Tie Imperial G vermnentt contemplate adopting measures to limit the borrowing powers of the Colonies. London, September 11th. The roads to Cabul are occupied by large bodies of hostile irregular troops, principally of the mountain tribes. Melbourne, September 12th. A Herald message slates that a strong force of British troops is advancing by rapid marches on Cabul, regardless of the insufficiency of transports, with the object of inflicting a speedy and condign punishment.

The Russian army simultaneously commenced to ma ch on Merv. The Indian Government officially deny being forewarned of the fate of Cavagnari. It is believed the result of the new campaign will be to alter the previous conditions between th<* Vieeroy and Ameer. The Prince of Wales is making arrangements to visit Australia, and the Government are taking measures to provide for tie contingency of the Queen’s death before his return.

London. September 11th. A meeting has been held at Dublin when a resolution was adopted to found a convention of 30H delegates who should constituatean unofficial Parliament. September 13th. Later news from the Cape states that Si*Garnet Wolselpy, in an interview with the principal chiefs, declared that Zululand was in ahnpelesscon btionunder an independent chief, and that the non capture of Cetewayo was the only obstacle to the conclusion of peace.

Bombay, September 13th. The mutineers at fahnl have acted, and are still acting, without a leader. They are endeavouring to incite the tribes to attack General Roberts’ flank at Stnturgenum, which was reoccnpied on receipt of news of the massacre No hostile movement has yet taken place.

A letter from the Ameer to the Viceroy written subsequent to the massacre, declares his sincere friendship hut there being conflicting accounts as to his sincerity and attitude, the Indian Government were somewhat distrustful of the sincerity of his protestations, and General Roberts received instructions to ask him to prove his friendship in a practical manner.

Mr Evarts. of the United States Government, is visiting the. Marquis of Lome at Toronto, and met with a cordial leceptinn there.

The reliellmn is spreading. The British advance is delayed. General Roberts has telegraphed for double the number of troops. A dash on Cabul at present is impossible.

Liind iK, Sepfember Bth. The total quantity of wheat afloat for Great Britain is 1.7110,000 ipi-rters. The Lacbetz Vincent, hj .und from London to Adelaide put back, having taking fire Th • Ib'e has ben extinguished. Sir Stafford Northcote, in a speech sup porting the candidature of his son for Exeter, insisted upon the maintenance of Unitv between our colonies. He deeplv deplored the massacre at *abul. and state ! that Major Orvagnavi died nobly at h ; s post, and his death was a serious loss to the nation. Bombay. Sen'ember 9th. The defence of the Bri'ish Residence at Cabol was sudden, and attended with great loss to the attacking party of Oihnlese. An unsnoccs fill attempt was ma le bv the Cabulese to storm the build ing. Thev finally fired the doorway swarmed in and killed the defenders The Governor of Candahar has expressed his devotion to the British. Military preparations are being rapidly pushed forward. St I’F.TERsntjßoir. September 9'h. A great fire broke out at Vi.izivia, h*Province of Smolensk, by which 200 houses wre burnt. The Russian Press is urging the partition of Afghanistan between England and Russia. Bombay. September, 10th. The massacre at Cahul has proved to be due to fan iticismr. Hostile signs preceded the outbreak. London. September 10th. Badakshan, a province of Afghanistan, to the north of Cahul, threatens to revolt. The Cahul roads ere closed. Constantinople, Sep’ember 10th. The Turkish commander of the army at Novi Bazaar formally protested against the Austrian occupation, though he abstained from the use of forcible measures London, September 11th. The Directors of the West of England Bank have been committed for trial for the publication of balances with fictitious ■tatements. Calcutta. September 11th. There are conflicting rumours current with reference to Burmah, but they are