LAST NIGHT'S TELEGRAMS

Globe, Volume XX, Issue 1600, 5 April 1879, Page 3

LAST NIGHT'S TELEGRAMS

[BY SUBMARINE CABLE.] ENGLISH AND FOREIGN. [REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.] Bombay, April 1. Jn consequence of the recent treacherous attack by hostile natives in the district of Jellalabad on Sandeman’s Camp, the British columns have gone to Pyzabad and Charaffiagh. The Chief Commissioner of British Burmah at Rangoon has announced to the Indian Government that he is 'anxious to protect British subjects from external turbulence, and suggests that the international commission should give effect to his remonstrances against the recent barbarous conduct of the Eng of Burmah. The Indian Government have consequently strengthened the garrison of British Burmah, but decided to maintain a defensive attitude, and refuses to allow a xupture unless brought on by overt acts of oppression and insult on the part of the King, Calcutta, April 3. The British column successfully engaged 5000 Khagianis, killing 400. The British loss was two officers killed ; killed and wounded, thirty-five. Berlin, April 1, In to-day’s sitting of the German Parlia ment, a debate took place on the proposal for German official representation at the Australian exhibition. The Imperial Chancellor said the action of the Government depended on the extent of representation by German •exhibitors. The Government^were not yet able to assent to the’proposal. London, April 3. The “Standard” states that the creditors of the Glasgow Bank have been offered 18s in the .£, which they were disposed to accept. Arrived—Lusitania, &t Plymouth. London, April 3, The Chancellor of the Exchequer, replying to a question, said a mixed occupation of Roumeiia was not yet arranged. Tho British policy was unchanged since the Berlin Conference. The Sultan believed he would be able to prevent popular agitation, but in England anxiety was felt concerning matters. Tenders will be opened on the 9th inst. for the Western Australian loan of £IOO,OOO. [special to “globe.”] The Parliamentary committee unanimously resolved that Sir Bryan O’Loghlen was ineligible, and cancelled his election, AUSTRALIA. [BEUTEE’S TBLKOBAM3.] Sydney, April 4. Patna rice, £2l to £2l Is 5d ,- tobacco, Raven’s twist, Is 6d to Is 6d| ; candles 8d to -B£d ; Adelaide flour, £l2 7s 6d to £l2 17s 6d; wheat, 5s 3d ; New Zealand wheat, 4s l£d. Beisbanb, April 4. The Mayor of Cooktown has given a banquet in honor of Eavence’s exploring party. Adelaide, April 4. The revenue for the quarter shows an increase of £69,000, [SPECIAL TO GLOBE.] Sydney, April 4. On the Sydney Cup 5 to 1 is laid against Bosworth, 7 to 1 against Olivia, 10 to 1 against Chester and Savanaka, Olivia had a splendid trial..