TELEGRAPHIC.

Globe, Volume XX, Issue 1475, 7 November 1878, Page 3

TELEGRAPHIC.

CABL E_N E W 8. [beutbb'b speciai to thb pbbss agency.] London, November 2. A difference exists between England, Newfoundland, and and Fisheries Despatch Courts regarding certain occurrences when the settlement of the Halifax award was effected Calcutta, November 5. The ultimatum sent to the Ameer of Afghanistan informs him he must dismiss the Russian mission, and preserve a strict neutrality. November 6. Yesterday's "Pioneer," of Allhabad, confirms the statements already made of the rebellion in Khorassan. The Ameer o f Afghanistan has sent a force to restore order. Sickness at Peshawur is abating. A second ultimatum to the Ameer was given to the Commandant of Alimussed on the 2nd of November, and a copy simultaneously posted at the Ameer's post office, Terkamans. Chamberlain, acting military secretary, has been appointed Secretary of the Foreign Department, Calcutta. SPECIAL TO THE GLOBE. London, November 4. Russia has failed to obtain a loan. The Indian frontier tribes are rapidly flocking into the English camp. November 5. The Afghans are preparing to attack Quettah. AUSTRALIA. Meldoukne, November 5. Sir Gavin Duffy accompanies Berry and Pearßon to England, and remains there as Agent- General. NEW ZEALAND TELEGRAMS. [PER TRESS AGENCY.] Balclutha, November 7. Two fires took place this morning, i lie bouse of Sicvwright, shoemaker, and all its contents, except a lew articles of clothing, wen; burnt. Ihe origin of the lire is unknown. Insurance on buiMinjr, .£150; furniture, £~>Q ; both in the Colonial office. The furniture warehouse of Messrs Bain caught lire about three o'clock this morning, and was totally destroyed. Insurance. ,£'2so in the Victoria and .£3OO in the OVlnnial. The fire extended to the shop of Alex. Mason, r-hoc-maker, which, with contents, was consumed. The building and stock were insured for £IOO. The dwellicg also v.as e nsiderably injured. Hokitika, November 7. Owintr to the great difficulties of cattle travelling between the .fast and West Coasts, the meat supply is becoming very scarce, and high prices are hem? realised. At the hist sale, a lot of cattle from the South averaged 6Ad to 7d per pound. | FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT. ! L' i; N iodin. Novemher 7. The Mayor o'' Dunedin and the Governor appear to beat loggerheads, >s the latter has '•appointed next Monday to he a public holiday, whereas the former lias proclaimed m-xl Saturday to be so observed. Macdonald, rector of the Dunedin High School, arrived at Fori. Chalmers yeatorday by the ship Timaru. At a ■ onferenco of ministers .aid office bearers of the Presbyterian Church, it has been agreed that it in expedient to dispense with the obserran<o of the Sacramental Fast Day in connection the Froabyteriau Church.