LAST NIGHT'S TELEGRAMS

Globe, Volume XX, Issue 1601, 7 April 1879, Page 3

LAST NIGHT'S TELEGRAMS

♦ ■ [BY SUBMARINE CABLE.] EHGLISH AND FOREIGN. [BKtTTBB'S TEIEOBAMB.] London, April 3. In consequence of a dispute as to the possession of certain mines, the Chilian troops invaded the Republic of Bolivia. The president of the latter has concluded an offensive and defensive alliance with Peru, and declared war against Chili. London, April 4. The Chancellor of the Exchequer, replying to a question, said negotiations continue between the Indian and Afghan Governments, and a favorable issue was still expected, but in the meantime orders have been given for an advance upon Cabul. The Viceroy of India had however been instructed to make no important movement without the authority of the British Government. The Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs, in reply to a question, said that French troops had occupied the English Island of Matacong on the West Coast of Africa, and that the Government had made representations to the French Government on the matter. [SPECIAI TO FBEBQ AGBNOr.] London, April 3. The Committee have decided that the Attorney-General of Victoria's place being one of profit under the Crown, Sir B. O'Loghlen haß theroby vacated his seat. [BEu"TEB'B TKLEOB\MS.] London, April 4. A Gazette despatch, dated March Ist, annauncing that messengers from Cetewayos have arrived asking for suspension of hostilities and a resumption of negociations. Cetawayo never intended to fight. The fighting was only in consequence of the British attack. April 5. Prince Nyoungava has returned to Burmah in disguise. The chief commissioner of British Burmah has been sent back to Calcutta. In the University boat raco Cambridge won easily.