CABLE NEWS.

Globe, Volume XXI, Issue 1816, 16 December 1879, Page 2

CABLE NEWS.

ENGLISH & FOREIGN. [MELBOURNE "ARGUJS" SPECIAL.] LONDON, Decembor 15. The Afghan WarThe Afghanistan forces were totally defeated with, heavy losses by the British. In. three days' sixteen officers and upwards of 100 men were killed and wounded. Persia ProtestsPersia is sending a mission to tho European powers to protest against the threatened Russian violation of tho territory of Attreck. The Floods in Hungary. Floods at Hungary still continue. Several villages have been destroyed, and ten thousand persons rendered homeless. One hundred are missing. Troops are assisting. The Melbourne Exhibition. The French Government refrain from appointing a commissioner to the Melbourne Exhibition till 20th inst. [eeutee's telegrams.] LONDON, Decembor 12. The Empress EugenieIt is denied that tho Einpross Eugenie will go to Zululand, The NZ. LoanThe subscriptions for the New Zealand loan amounted to £12,000,000. Tho allotments aro equal to 40 per cent, of the subscriptions at 5-Stlis premium. Distress in France. There is great distress in France. The Senate and Chamber of Deputies voted 5,000,000 fr. for its relief. Docombor 13. The Markets. Adelaide wheat, GOs Gd per 49Glbs. ox warehouse; Hennessy's brandy, 12s; best Australian beef tallow, 375. Throo per cent. Consols are at 97 l-Bth. Irish Affairs. The " Times " publishes a paragraph to the effect _that tho trial of tho Irishmen lately arrested for sedition will be abandoned. Killon has been admitted to bail. „ ST. PETERSBURG, December 13. Russian Affairs. Arrests continue to be made in Russia in connection with the late attempt on the

life of the Emperor, including that of one person who had in his possession a plan to enter the Palace.

CALCUTTA, December 12. The Viceroy. The "Viceroy, on his arrival to-day, was twice fired at, but escaped unhurt. The would-be assassin was arrested. He was a drunken Native. The matter has no political significance. Afghan Affairs. General Macpherson attacked and dispersed the force of the enemy who captured the supplies. Latest news from Cabul states that the British troops were attacked by the Afghans south of Balahissa. The enemy were repulsed. General Roberts reports a coalition among the tribes to a great extent. The British loss in the late engagement was forty-three killed and wounded. December 14. After the engagement the Kohistanis retired to the heights. Macpherson renewed the attack unsuccessfully on the 12th. Baker subsequently joined him, and their united attack was completely successful in dislodging the enemy.