ENGLISH & FOREIGN

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 1867, 17 February 1880, Page 2

ENGLISH & FOREIGN

CABLE_NEWS.

[MELBOURNE “ AGE ” SPECIAL.] LONDON, February 16. The Afghan WarAyoub Khan with 6000 men has left Herat for the purpose of joining Mahommod Jan at Ghu/.nee, whoso forces are decreasing. General Stewart attacks Ghuzueo within a fortnight from Candahar, and General Roberts despatches a column from Cahul to assist. [reuter’s telegrams.] MELBOURNE, February 17. The Victorian Tariff. It is reported that British manufacturers are disinclined to send exhibits oh account of the tariff, which they declare excludes their wares from this market. Mr Parnell. It is rumored that Mr Parnell, on the completion of his American tour, will visit Australia and India. [MELBOURNE “ ARGUS ” SPECIAL.] LONDON, February 15. Mr Parnell on the StumpMr Parnell, after America, visits Sydney, Melbourne, and India. Persia and RussiaAdvices from Teheran state that Russia protested against Persia occupying Herat. [reuter’s telegrams.] LONDON, February 14. Motion Re Effects of Free Trade. In the House of Commons, a motion brought forward by W. St. John Wheelhouse, Q.C., and member for Leeds, for the purpose of getting a Select Committee appointed to inquire into tho question of free trade and its effect upon the commerce and condition of the country was negatived. N.Z. Loan. The 5 per cent. New Zealand 10-40 loan should be quoted 103|, not as previously given.