The Globe. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1878. TELEGRAPHIC.

Globe, Volume XX, Issue 1489, 23 November 1878, Page 2

The Globe. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1878. TELEGRAPHIC.

C A B L ]TnK VV 8. SPECIAL TO THE London, November 21. Important despatches have been issued explaining in part the policy and motives of Government in refusing to convene Parliament. The Afghan ultimatum is yet unanswered. Latest from Afghanistan. The British, under Cross and Currum, have occupied Kapatyanga fort, and advanced within six miles of Armadithand. [eeutee’s telegrams to the peess AGENCY.] Calcutta, November 20. The British troops have advanced as far as the foot of the Kapion, beyond the town of Tbull, and have occupied that position. It is everywhere allowed that the advance will be unresisted. [special to press agency.] British Entrance into Afghanistan. Restriction of the PressLondon, November 21. The British have crossed the Afghanistan frontier. The military authorities have interdicted Press telegraph movements. The Viceroy has announced the chief cause of England’s quarrel with the Ameer was the question of the frontier and his repeated insults and unfriendly acts towards the Empress. There are no grievances against the Afghans, but the British forces intend to disperse any armed resistance and occupy all strategic positions. The Viceroy has promised the chiefs that their privileges would be continued to them, but any attempt to impede the advance of the British would be be severely punished. The chiefs are satisfied, and have promised their assistance. A despatch from Lord Cranbrook justifies the policy of the Government, and shows that the Indian Government is in complete accord with the Cabinet’s system. The “Times,” reviewing the policy of Berry, regarding his intended visit to England, advocates the Norwegian plan and condemns a plebiscite, and says it is improbable that Sir Hicks-Beach will propose such a plan. It believes that the majority of both parties in Victoria will accept the compromise suggested by impartial judgment in England. Twelve thousand was placed on the French estimates for the Sydney Exhibition. Joubert and Coombes have received the Legion of Honor, AUSTRALIA. Sydney, November 22, The seamen refuse any compromise. NEW ZEALAND TELEGRAMS. [pee peess agency.] Wellington, November 23. Tbo New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency reports under date Loudon, November 20th :—At the November wool sales 9000 bales have been sent to the manufacturing districts direct. The opening catalogue contained 7000 bales cross-bred. Inferior and medium and inferior greasy have declined Old to Id per lb; scoured has fallen Id to lid per lb; washed clothing has declined since the close of last sales. The principal advance has been in medium and inferior washed. There is a moderate competition on French account, and holders are prepared to accept lower rates. The sales will close on the 19th instant. Dunedin, November 23. At a meeting of professors and colonial members of the Otago University held to-day, Chancellor Hon. H. S. Chapman, on behalf of the New Zealand University, presented the degree of M.A. to Peter Beton Hay, and the degree of B.A. to the Rev. Mr Fitchett. Addresses were delivered by the Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor.