LATEST CABLE NEWS.

Dunstan Times, Issue 913, 17 October 1879, Page 2

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN. (From Exchanges.) London, October sth. A s'ight collision occurred between the Achilles and Alexandra ironclads. The damage has been repaired. The Kalian Press warmly welcomed the Right Hon. W. E. Gladstone bo Italy. The Spanish Premier advises an alliance with Austria.

'The Crown Prince of Germany proceeds to ll aly on a political mission Russian journals are again warlike, ami speak of war with Germany, Austria, and England as inevitable in a few months. Russia has increased her navy in the Pacific by one ironclad, and four clippers are available as privateers. London, October Bth.

Sir Stafford Northeote, in a speech at Dublin, state that the Cahul massacre necessitated an adherence to the present policy. England alone should dominate in the Ameer’s foreign relations. He denied that there was any difficulty with the finance, and deprecated agitation in Ireland.

The Board of Trade returns for the past month show a decided improvement. Engagements beiween the Chilian and Peruvian Heels have taken place, the Huascar was captured. Bombay, October Bth.

A reconnoitring force under General Roberts was attacked by large masses of the hostile tribes, who endeavoured to surround them. The British attacking column cleared the heights. The British loss was 85, but the enemy’s loss was heavy. October 9th.

The force under General Roberts has been attacked by a considerable number of Cabulese and Ghilizars near Cahul. Severe fighting ensued. The enemy were eventually repulsed with heavy loss. Twelve guns and two standards were captured. The British loss was 77 killed and wounded. London, October 9th. News from Afghanistan states that after the defeat of the Afghans between Charepp and Cahul, General Roberts continued the advance on Cahul, which it is expected will fall without serious insistence. General Roberts is sanguine of speedily re-establishing British ascendancy. The Ameer watched the battle, and congratulated General Roberts on his brilliant victorv, which it is considered will crush the insurrection.

Yakoob feared the rebels had entrenched themselves in the citadel of Cabul, when 1 great difficulty would he experienced to dislodge them. The defeat, it is believed, will obviate the danger. The Times censures Michael Hicks Beach for allowing the removal of the Governor of Quebec, and compares his action there with his demeanour towards the Hon. G. Berry- The Times regards the outcome of the latter’s contention as a drawn Battle, and likely to be renewed, unless the Victorian people interfere. Fears are expressed regarding Mr Berry’s precipitate mode of dealing with a question demanding great calmness and selfcontrol. The Times recommends moderation, and trusts the Colony will be preserved from the violence augured by the party Press. London, October Bth. An increase in the Russian army is under consideration. If resolved on, it will probably lead to a corresponding increase in the German Army. The Sultan sent an autograph letter to the Emperor of Austria, renewing his desire for an alliance with Austria. The Middle Park Plate was won, "Jjf. Beaudersal, Graceful 2. Lord 3. The wool market is quiet but steady, the arrivals for next auction amount to 60,000 bales. Calcutta, October 10th. General Roberts arrived before Cabul ou the Bth. General Massey was detached to cut off the retreat. Seventy-eight guns were captured. London, October 10th. The disturbances in Ii eland are spreading. One regiment of cavalry and two battalions of infantry have been sent as reinforcements, on account of the disturbed state ot the country. Court Schouvaloff has returned to his post at London. October 11th. The Union Bank announces a loan of £50,000 for the completion of the Christchurch Cathedral. St. Petersbup.gh, October 11th. A large tire occurred at Ri a which destroyed the Government buildings and 40 houses. The origin of the fire is unknown. The term of imprisonment inflicted on the City of Glasgow Bank directors having expiled, they have been set at liberty. London, October 10th. Later news from Cape Town states tnat Sir Garnet Wolseley has formally announced the end of the war. New York, October 10th. A railway collision has occurred at Michigan. Twenty five persons were killed and 40 injured. London, October 12th. The Duchess of Cumberland has been delivered of a daughter. The Secretary of S'ate for the Home Department stated at a Conservative meeting at Leigh that our foreign policy was unchanged. The Government were not desirous to Interfere with Afghanistan meiely to ensure the domini- n of England. London, October 11th. Great activity exists in the metal markets, and a rise has taken place. American orders are still arriving. The Oriental Bank’s profits for the halfyear are equivalent to five pounds and a-ha!f per cent, interest. A four per cent, dividend has been declared. At a meeting of Stevenson and Son’s creditors, yesterday it was stated that the liabili'ies were 1.2(12,9i 13. It was resolved to accept the offer of 14s in the £, payable in two years. Bankruptcy proceedings are avo ded. News from Afghanistan states that the rebels are entrenched in Cabul citadel. General Roberts reached the city at nightfall, and decided to attack immediately. General Massey was posted at the eastern gate of the citadel to prevent the retreat of the insurgents. Calcutta, October 14th. General Roberts, with Yakoob Khan, entered Cabul ou the 12,h. October 13th The enemy are dispersing from the neighbourhood of Cabul General Roberts intended to have entered on the 12th. London, October 13th. News from Afghanistan state that Cabul has been surrendered to General Robot*. The Ameer was encamped with the main body of the troops along a ridge which overlooks the city, to guard against any treachery. 0"e hundred a forty guns and an immense amount of war material were captured. The British loss was inconsiderable.