ENGLISH & FOREIGN.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 1901, 29 March 1880, Page 2

ENGLISH & FOREIGN.

[eetjtee’s teleqeams.] LONDON, March 26. Bank Reserve. The total reserve in notes and bullion in the Bank of England is £17,375,000. Resignation of a Minister. The Duke of Richmond, Lord President of the Privy Council, has resigned that position in the Ministry. The Liberal PlatformThe Marquis of Hartington made a speech at a Liberal meeting to-day, in which he reiterated the policy set forth in his recent manifesto. He further said, that if returned, lie would endeavour to establish European concert, and would be prepared to use coercive measures towards Turkey, in order that sbe should introduce internal reform. Mr Gladstone. Mr Gladstone is severely indisposed. His illness has been caused by overwork and tho strain of attending electioneering meetings. LONDON, March 25. Afghan Affairs. Authentic intelligence has been received with reference to the movements of the Afghan pretender Abdul Rahman, who recently crossed the River Oxns from the Russian territory, and was believed to bo arming at Balkb and Badakshan. Abdul Rahman has now joined the Turcoman forces under Mahommed Isa, near Akocha, forty-four miles from Balkh, and presumably intends to descend upon Cabul should an opportunity offer. The strength of his force is not known, but it is believed that General Roberts is watching his progress, and it is expected that the British troops will secure the town of Charikar on the road to Balkh. in order to oppose Abdul Eahman, should he advance. The Empress Eugenie. The Empress Eugenie, together with her suite, sailed to-day for the Cape. The Gueen. Her Majesty the Queen left for th Continent to-day. LONDON, March 27. Prince Leopold. It is announced that Prince Leopold will shortly leave England on a tour through Canada and the United States.