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Globe, Volume XXI, Issue 1819, 19 December 1879, Page 2

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cablTnews. ENGLISH &_ FOREIGN. - MELBOURNE “ AGE” SPECIAL. LONDON, December 17. The Afghan War. An army of 10,000 is collecting at Pesbawur, and will march in a few days. General Roberts is confident of holding Cabul until it arrives. The relief force has five months supplies. An outbreak has occurred at Herat between the Cabulese and tho Heratese. The regiments of Ayob are unable to restore order. The Greek Frontier. M. Waddington suggests the collective mediation of the Great Powers to settle the Greek frontier difficulty, * German Colony at SamoaThe Crown Prince of Germany has submitted a scheme for the establishment of a German colony at Samoa. It has been favorably received. [REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.] CALCUTTA, December 17, Our Position at Cabul. It is believed that the British are in position at Sherpar in strong cantonments with strong fortifications outside Cabul. Tho hills in the rear are in possession of British troops. Tho British entrenchments are furnished with ample supplies and material. There is every reason to believe that the position is tenable, ponding the arrival of reinforcements. Gough’s advance was stopped by hostile tribes. Reinforcements have been sent from Pesbawur, where reserve forces are forming. LONDON, December 16. Arrivals—Gloria and Star of the North. Meeting of ParliamentParliament is summoned to meet for despatch of business on February 15th. Writ of Error. The Court has granted a writ of error in Orton’s case, upon doubts whether the Court was empowered to pass two sentences for the same offence. December 17. The Money MarketThree per cent. Consols are at 97. Five per cent. Now Zealand 10-40 loan, 101. Now loan, 99J. CALCUTTA, December 17. The Afghan WarTelegraphic communication with Cabul is interrupted near Jagadahak Pass. Gough reports that tho tribes beyond Guqdermuk are obstructing the British advance.