ARRIVAL OF THE SAN FRANCISCO MAIL.

Globe, Volume XX, Issue 1580, 13 March 1879, Page 2

ARRIVAL OF THE SAN FRANCISCO MAIL.

LBr Telegraph.] Auckland, March 13. News from Afghanistan is to the effect that Takoob Khan has written to Major Cayanagh declining the English demands, and evincing his determination to hold Cabul in accordance with the orders from his father. He is collecting forces, which are gaining confidence. Wali Mahomed had arrived at Hazapir, and is seeking British support for his claims to the Throne. He was sent to Jelalabad. The British troops are in good health and spirits, hut beginning to be weary of the monotony and hardships of the campaign. They would gladly see it over and return home. The harvest prospects in India are gloomy. A serious famine prevails in Upper Egypt and relief has been forwarded. Anarchy prevails throughout the Empire of Morocco. It is estimated that before next year half of tho inhabitants of Morocco will have perished from starvation and disease. The Sultan suffers from paralysis, and the Governor of Fez had taken refuge from the insurgents in a sanctuary. AMERICAN SUMMARY. San Fkancisco, January 18. The Anti-Chinese Bill, by which it is made penal for any ship master to bring more than fifteen Chinese passengers into any port of the United States at one time, passed both Houses of Congress, hut required the President's signature to become law. The Pacific Coast press is jubilant, while, with the single exception of the " inquirer," every Eastern paper denounces the measure fiercely. It is feared that the pressure will be so strong on President Hayea that he will veto the Bill. The immigration from Europe to America is largely omthe increase. 120 000 more arrivals than this last year are expected. Prepaid passages of 20,000 English operatives are reported. The British and American ship masters are discussing the question, as to whether the Chinese are likely to own new steamers between America and England. Their rapid acquisition of tho carrying trade in the Chinese waters lead prominent merchants to believe that only low rates will now prevent the Chinese entering into competition with foreigners in ocean carrying. In the event of a riso the Mongolians are likely to enter the market. Obituary—Richard Henry, the poet and essayist. Mr Jilden's friends and agents arc again active to secure his nomination for the next presidency. The British ship Nio took fire at Charleston on the 24th. 37,000 bales of cotton were destroyed. Stewart's marble palace, New Tork, has been converted into an hotel. The Canada Board of Trade have passed a resolution in favor of protection. The importation of American cattle into Canada is prohibited. Bret Harte is lecturing in London, and is well received, A grand International Exhibition is proposed for New Tork in 1880 as the centennial inauguration of Washington's presidency. The black plague has made its appearance in Brazil. _„^_^^___™^.