LATE CABLE NEWS.

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2193, 7 March 1881, Page 3

LATE CABLE NEWS.

[By Teleqbaph.J [Per s.s. Ringnrooma, at tho Bluff.] [“ Aqb ” Specials.] LONDON, February, 21. Under instructions from tho Imperial Government, Cetewayo, the ex-king of Zululund, who since his capture has been kept in honorable confinement at Capetown, will be released shortly under condition of liberty that will prevent his interference with the settlement of affairs in Zulu territory. The strike among the coal miners of Lancashire for an increase of wages is terminating. Employers have steadily resisted tho demand, and the miners, after enduring much suffering, are gradually resuming work on the old terms. LONDON, February 22. An animated debate has taken place in the French Chamber of Deputies over the foreign policy adopted by the Ministry. The Government were condemned for having encouraged Greece in the attitude she had taken in maintaining her demands upon Turkey for cession of territory. Special reference was made to the course adopted by Gambetta. Gambetta, in a powerful speech, repudiated tho charge of having coquetted with Greece, and having given ary assurances of French support to her claims. His statements were challenged, and a stormy scene ensued. Intelligence has been received from tho Gold Coast concerning the advance of the Asbantees, and is of a disquieting character. The number of the Ashantee army is stated at about 90,000. Instructions have been given to despatch reinforcements to Cape Coast Castle, and in the meantime the British will act strictly on the defensive. February 24th. The proposal to hold an International Exhibition at New York in 1883 hangs fire. A site has been secured in the immediate vicinity of the city, but the public have not responded to the scheme by raising the necessary funds by the issue of debentures. General Grant, late President, in an address delivered by him on the subject, has expressed bis great regret at the apathy displayed, and appeals to the people of the United States to do their utmost to successfully currry out the project. The authorities of the University of Cambridge have resolved upon extending the privileges of tho University to women. Hitherto females have been allowed to pass examinations in connection with the University, and obtain certificates, but have not been permitted to graduate. Under the newly-issued regulations tho restriction is abandoned, and women may become graduates. Intelligence has been received of a destructive earthquake in the Azores. Several lives were lost, and a large amount of property destroyed.