REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.

Kumara Times, Issue 698, 23 December 1878, Page 2

REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.

TO PRESS AGENCY.

London,December 19; ■ Karl JBeaconsfield, replying to a deputation of Britishers from California, said the Berlin Treaty of Peace was the best obtainable although there might be persons who consider its execution unadvisable; nevertheless, the signatory Powers determined to see it executed. He declared the Cyprus station was not inferior to Malta. Sydney, December 20. The Exhibition vote was withdrawn. The Assembly granted a temporary supply, and the new Ministers.resigned their seats. Parliament is adjourned to 21st January. The shareholders in the steam company reaffirmed their confidence in the course taken by the directors. [special to the globe.] London, December 14. fhe advance from Jellalabad commenced on the 17th ult. The tribes attacked the Turnum convoys, but were repulsed with loss. The Odessa Commercial Bank suspended payment. December-19. The House of Commons has decided by a raajorty of 110 that India must pay the expenses of the war. It is reported that the Afghan garrison have retreated, and the British now occupy Jellalabad. Sydney, December 18, One of the Victorian towns is gar-

risoned With ten artillerymen against the Kelly’s gang. ;The railway drivers, stokers, and giiards are armed with rifles and revolvers. The gang threaten to raise the rails if they are unpardoned or prevented from leaving the colony. December 19. TheFarnell Government having been defeated by a majority of eleven, Sir Henry Parkes has been entrusted with the task of forming a Ministry. For Tattersall’s Cupj Colima is the favourite at 100 to 13.