LATEST CABLE NEWS.

Dunstan Times, Issue 929, 6 February 1880, Page 3

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN. (From Exchanges.) London, January 19th. The Duke of Marlborough, Lord-Lieut of Ireland, has refused to dine with the Lord i Mayor of Dublin, the reason being that the latter recently presided at a Home Rule meeting. Madras, Tamiary 28th. The Mayor of Dunlin attended the Viceroy’s levee. London, January 27‘h. The Daily News accuses our allies in Afi-ica of committing fearful atrocities. Garibaldi has married Franeisso ArnoI sino. Germany has formally warned Italy to retrain from hostile demonstrations against Austria. The Tekke Turkomans threaten Dasbard, and a decisive battle is imminent. London, January 27th. A Teheran telegram states that England and Persia have come to an arrangement that in the event of certain contingencies the latter shall occupy Herat. January 28th. Hie Kohistanis are organising an expedition against Cabul. Mahomed Jan is dead Notwithstanding his dea'h, attacks are expected on Cabul. Gene-al Roberts has revictualled the depots. The Afghans in the Khost district are organising an expedition to attack Cabul. Reinforcements have been dispatched. January 29th It is believed that the Home Rulers of Mayo, Ireland, intend to select Measis Divitt and Brennan, now under committal for using seditions language, at antirent meetings, as candidates for the lepresentation of Mayo in Parliament upon condition that they abstain from attending the sittings of the House of Commons. A petroleum field has been discoverer! at Hanover, in richness and extent equal to the Pennsylvanian fields. The Bombay division is expected to advance to Herat, and hand it over to Persia. Replying to a memorial of peasants in favour of a reduction of the army instead of an increase, Von Mo’ ike said snub a course was impossible now. It was only possible wtien European nations, under religious and moral influences, recognised war as a national calamity. A body of armed Nagars attacked the Plains of Cachar, Assam, pillaging teaplantations and killing and wounding several managers. Latest from Afghanistan states that, in view of early hostilities. General Roberts has been revictualled, and strengthened bis hues of communication Calcutta, January 29th. The tribes demand that Yakooh Khan should he reinstated, as a condition of making peace. London. January 30th. A large meeting was held at Dublin today to consider the question of relief of the distress The Duchess of Marlborough was present, and addressed the meeting •She repudiated the assertion made by Mr Parnell in his recent speeches in America. A report is current that the Russian losses in camels and war material has been so great that they will he unable to continue their expedition in the Turcoman country. It is further stated that the Russian Government already contemplate abandoning the expedition. Tatakaien Khan informed General Roberts that he would fight to the last. Calcutta. January 31st. The latest news from Afghanistan states that the insurgents are increasing, and that the situation is serious. The late Governor of Jellalaha I has joined the rebellion. An influential memorial has been presented to the Government, demanding an enquiry into the hanging of insurgents at Cabul, similar to the inquiry into like occurrences in Jamaica London, January 31st. Latest news from Afghanistan states that Ayoob Khan proposes to march on Cabul when the snow clears. General Roberts has had but little success in his concilia'ory efforts A j bad hal been nr-iche l by a Faki>- Khan, who states that the Afghans will light to the last. Proofs have been discovered that Ayoob solicited the Cabnlese to march on Farap, but they declined. The British Government has decided that the expense of the Zuhiland residency shall he divided between Natal and thie Transvaal. February 2nd. The Strathleven arrived with her cargo I of meat in splendid condition. It is expected to be sold in market to morrow or a i> ednesday. St. Petersburg. February 2nd, 8 A conflict of a seri nis nature took place between the Nihilists and the police, and resulted in several Nihilists being arrested.