ENGLISH & FOREIGN.
SPECIAL TO THE GLOBS. LONDON, October 29. The Afghan War. The British troops have routed the Ghilzais near Kelat. Major Sartorius was wounded dangerously. The Markets. The copper market is depressed. Present quotations for tin are from £B6 to £BB. [reuter’s telegrams.] LONDON. October 28, The Fortnightly Mail Service. In reference to yesterday’s telegram, stating that arrangements had been made between the Orient and Pacific line, whereby the two companies were to run steamers fortnightly between London and Australia direct, commencing in January next, the companies believe that the magnitude of the trade, and increasing attraction of the colonies, warrant the enterprise. The new service will retain the name ‘‘ Orient line,” and be conducted by the present managers, Messrs F. Green and Co., and Anderson, Anderson and Co., as joint managers. October 29. The Marchioness of Lome has arrived from Canada. ST. PETERSBURG, October 29. Central Asia. Thirty thousand Russian troops are ordered to Central Asia. CALCUTTA, October 29. The Afghan Question.
General Roberts is storing five months’ supplies at Cahul, and making preparations for housing the troops.
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Globe, Volume XXI, Issue 1777, 31 October 1879, Page 2
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