ENGLISH & FOREIGN.
[Melbourne “age” special]. LONDON, December 23. The Afghan War. Latest news from Afghanistan states that General Stewart has been despatched with a strong force to Candsbar for the purpose of relieving General Roberts (?). Illness of the Empress of RussiaThe Empress of Russia is seriously ill with pleurisy. It is feared that it will end fatally. The Electric Light. Edison is reported to have overcome the difficulties in connection with the general use of the electric light. A heavy fall in gas shares has resulted.
[betjters TELEGRAMS.! LONDON, December 20. Arrived —Loch Doe. PARIS, Decembor 21. French Politics. The Ministry have resigned. Monsieur Preycinet is forming a new Ministry. CALCUTTA, December 22. The Afghan WarGeneral Gough continued his advance yesterday. The Ghilizais are harassing his troops. He attacked and defeated them, driving them from the heights. Bright reports a general advance of reinforcements. He expects to reach Gundamuk shortly, and will then cooperate with General Gough.
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Globe, Volume XXI, Issue 1823, 24 December 1879, Page 2
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