CABLE NEWS.

Globe, Volume XXI, Issue 1817, 17 December 1879, Page 2

CABLE NEWS.

ENGLISH & FOREIGN. [MELBOURNE “ AGE” SPECIAL]. LONDON, December 15. The “ Times” ou Victorian Politics. The “ Times” states that Mr Berry’s appeal tests the sagacity of the colonies, and hopes that the result will be to restrain the Ministry from proceeding to extreme courses. The responsibility will rest with the Victorians, and England cannot prevent them from going wrong and suffering the consequence. Irish Affairs, A landlord has evicted the Dempsey family, notwithstanding indignation meetings at Balia. Another Little Wai'. The Viceroy is preparing the Madras army for active service in the event of Lord Beaconsfield directing the invasion of Burmah. The King has declined to guarantee the more courteous treatment of residents. (AfghanistanThe rebellion in Afghanistan is spreading to the friendly tribes. [reuter’s telegrams.] LONDON, December 13. Cape News. Later Capo nows states that Moirosl was killed and his stronghold captured. PARIS, December 13. The Melbourne Exhibition. The French Government are heartily co-operating in the objects of the Melbourne International Exhibition, and recommended a vote of money to assist the same. A Severe WinterThe intensely cold weather in Paris is Causing great distress. CALCUTTA, December 15The Afghan War. The Afghan losses are enormous. The British loss is 119. General Roberts telegraphs that he intends to re-attack, unless the enemy disperseLatest news states that the Afghans have concentrated, and advanced in great force. There is continuous fighting on all sides of Cabul. General Roberts has been compelled to summon reinforcements from Gundamuk and Jollalabad. PANAMA, December 15. The Chili-Peruvian War. The Chilians wore severely defeated at Tarapaca, with the loss of one thousand.