ENGLISH & FOREIGN.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 1843, 19 January 1880, Page 2

ENGLISH & FOREIGN.

ST. PETERSBURG!!, January 16. Germany and Russia.

The Russian Government, replying to the representations of Germany, has officially denied the reported affray between Russian and Gorman officers at Kalisch, and has also denied the statement made regarding the massing of Russian troops on the German frontier. BOMBAY, January 16. Afghan Affairs-

It is officially announced from Cabul that the appointment of General Si r Frederick Roberts as military Governor of the city has been abolished, in order to give confidence to the Afghans that England desires the peaceable settlement of the affairs of the country. Wali Mahomed has been appointed admistrator of the city of Cabul. LONDON, January 16. Serious Accident-

A serious railway accident took place to-day at Orniskirk, Lancashire. Seven persons were killed and thirty seriously injured. Central AsiaReports have reached here respecting renewed fighting between the Turcomans and the Russians. The latter, it Is said, have been defeated, and have been compelled to abandon Tchikislar, the place from which the Russian expedition to the Turcoman country originally started. PARIS, January 16. French Politics. A new French Ministry is announced. Its programme for the present session, and the measures to be introduced comprise laws for the control of the Press, and a now Education Act in place of MJules Ferry's Law. Changes are also to be proposed in the Customs laws. LONDON, January 16. The MarketsThe 3 per cent Consols are at 77.8. Adelaide wheat per 496 pounds, ex warehouse, is at 58s 6d. Australian tallow, best beef, at 365; best mutton, 39s The Wellington Waterworks LoanTenders for the Wellington Waterworks Loan for £130,000 was opened today. The total subscriptions amount to £500,000. The tender of £lO3 16s will bo received in full, those at £lO3 15s 6d will be accepted to the extent of 65 per cent.

[MELBOURNE " AGE " SPECIAL.] LONDON, January 17. British Successes. The British have defeated the Afghans at Dacca. European PoliticsThe " Cologne Gazette " declares that hostilities between Russia and Germany are possible, and are likely to involve England, Franco, and Austria. The Berry Embassy. The " Times " declares the Berry embassy to bo wholly inexcusable. The " Pall Mall Gazette " contends that Mr Berry has signally failed to carry out a Liberal programme, and has disappointed his friends and disgusted nearly all of his supporter?. The Hew French CabinetM. Freycinet's policy is described as color less. The Russian DefeatThe Russians have been defeated by tho Turcomans, at a village on the River Attrek. They wero finally compelled to seek refuge to the ships on tho Caspian, and are abandoning their war material. [MELBOURNE " ARGUS " SPECIAL.] LONDON, January IG. Postal Rates. Mr Guilders has hold an interview with Mr Sehvyn-Ibbotsen re postal rates. Germany and Russia. Tho Kalioz fracas has caused diplomatic notes to bo exchanged botwoon Germany and Russia. January 17. The "Times" and Victorian Politics. Tho "Times" approves of Mr Ser-

vice's suggested reform to make finality certain without resorting to revolutionary changes. Mr Berry's conduct will only retard a settlement, as the Imperial Parliament will not sanction a plebiscite against the wishes of a large proportion of the colony. Governor-Generalship of India. It is generally believed that Lord Lytton will soon return from India, Lord Dufferin succeeding him. [eetjtee's telegrams.] LONDON, January 15. The "Wool Market. Wool is activo. The arrivals amount to 40,000 bales. January 16. Our Afghan Policy. The First Lord of the Admiralty stated at a Conservative meeting at Sutton, that their Affghan policy was to adhere to the Gundumuk Treaty, so as to avoid annexation, and by holding stragetical positions, secure influence. CALCUTTA, January 16. The Afghan WarBright reports having attacked and dispersed Mohmud's force of Kohistanis at Alburghan with serious loss. The British loss was trifling. BERLIN, January 16. Germany and Russia. Germany has complained to Russia in consequence of the affray between some Russian and German officers at Keiglish during a political discussion at dinner, which ended in a wrangle. ST. PETERSBURG, undated. Duelling in RussiaA nobleman nearly killed the editor of a newspaper in a duel. Riots at Pesth. Nightly riots are occurring at Pesth in consequence of the popoulace attacking the Nobleman's Club. Several have been killed and wounded. CAIRO, January 16. Egyptian Finance. The Controllers have made their report on Egyptian finance to the Khedive, who has accepted their recommendations. The Controllers are arranging the organisation of the Department.