ENGLISH AND FOREIGN
[EBUTEE’B TELEGRAMS TO THB PBES3 AGENCY.] London, February 16. Latest advices from the Cape state that the force under Colonel Pearson was safely established at Okopo {sic), in Zulu land. There are now no hostile Zulus in the colony. February 17. The Home Rule candidate was elected by a large majority for Cork in the room of the deceased member. Lord Napier, of Magdala, has been summoned Home from Gibraltar, and arrived in London to-day. St. Peteesbdeo, February 15. The Czar has issued a manifesto ratifying the definitive Russo-Turkish treaty of peace, which was signed at Constantinople on the Bth. The withdrawal of Russian troops from Turkish territory has commenced. London, February 18. Sir Charles Dilke has given notice in the House of Commons of a resolution condemning the Zulu war. [special to globe.] London, February 17. The corn market is steady. Lord Napier of Magdala is to command the British against the Zulus. Elliot defeated Higgins easily*
February 18. Germany Trill allow the free import of wool and oak.
Roumania apologises to Russia, In a riot at Cairo the Khedive was insulted. The Reichstag has refused to allow the Government to arrest Socialist Deputies. February 19. Germany proposes to tax copper.
The London colonial wool sales opened tonight. The total arrivals are upwards of 250,000 bales. The attendance of home and foreign buyers was large. Prices ranged about the same as last series. In low class fleeces the prices slightly declined. Cape wools preponderate. Bombay, February 21. General Roberts’ head quarters has boon transferred to Thull. The Commander*in. chief of India has gone to Jellalabad. London, February 17. The San Francisco mail has been delivered. The Aconcagua arrived at Suez. Wheat is one shilling higher.
February 18, The German tariff commission have resolved to admit raw wool duty free. Consols, 96i.
February 19.
The President of the Council of Ministers of Egypt advise, in consequence of difficulties, retrenchment. Threatened demonstration by disbanded officers.
A British column was attacked by 4000 Zulus,. The British gained a complete vietory with trifling loss.. The first reinforcements have left England.
[special to the press agency.] London' February 19. The wool sales are firm. Prices range about tbe same as last series.
The P. and O. Company have sent in tenders for a fortnightly mail service for £85,000
per annum.
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Globe, Volume XX, Issue 1565, 24 February 1879, Page 2
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