ADDITIONAL NEWS BY THE SAN FRANCISCO MAIL.

Kumara Times, Issue 838, 7 June 1879, Page 2

ADDITIONAL NEWS BY THE SAN FRANCISCO MAIL.

[NEW ZEALAND PRESS ASSOCIATION.] London, May 11. At the sculling match at Newcastle-on-Tyue on May-sth, Hawden's cutter put in the first appe,iranee. The banks of the river were crowded and until Hanlnn's cutter arrived silence reigned. Then amid the vast multitude was excitement unequalled in the history of Tyne rowing matches. The appearance of both men was splendid. Hanlon won the choice of positions and took the inside. Hat.lon took a preliminary spin for a couple of hundred of yards and came back to the starting point. Betting at this time, was 2 to 1 in favor of Hanlon. The men soon stripped and rowed to their boats. An excellent start was made. Hanlon soon forged ahead in spite of Hawden's desperate rowing. When the Scinnerburn Was reached, Hanlon was two lengths ahead, rowing comparatively easy with his long sweep ; betting was now 5 to 1 iu favor of the Champion. Hawden was rowing with wonderful energy, thirtyfour strokes to the minute. The cheering was fairly deafening as the two men sped down towards Kedheugh bridge. About this time Hawden had the misfortune to deviate considerably from the course, Hanlon meanwhile pulling steadily; the wind which was blowing downstream was increasing in force, and the water becoming rougher; in spite of this advantage Hanlon steadily inceased his lead, till it hah grown to three lengths. Prom this point it was evident that he had the race well in hand; he now slowed down his stroke from 32 to 30. Hawden who was begining to show signs of exhaustion, also moderated his speed from 40 to 30. Here Hawden was again guilty of bad steering; it was evident that he had no chance, the betting was IUO to 1 on Hanlon, barring accidents. The water was meanwhile breaking over Hanlon and he stopped to bail out the water; he nodded and laughed at the spectators who were running alougside the river's edge. The spectators shouted themselves hoarse. This scene ocenred when the Meadows was reached. Hawden was manfully struggling along but in a sad plight. being thoroughly exhausted. When the Cranes "was reached Hanlon led by two boat lengths apparently reducing his lead for the fun of the thing for he Paw Hawden was badly outrowed. Hanlon soon after put on a spurt and as he approached the gaol was rowing at 26 to 28. When Scott's wood bridge was reached, Hanlon was four lengths ahead, winning by this distance.

A meeting relative to rowing for the championship of England was held at Newcastle when editor of the Sportsman presided. He congratulated the Canadians on their brilliant victory. The race, he said had been characterised by the greatest fairness. The Chairman then explained the circumstances in regard to the challenge, for tha match betweeu Elliott and one "Unknown." The challenge had been made public, as it was considered right that Elliott, the present champion, should dispose of all antagonists before be visited Australia to try conclusions with Trickett, the champion of the world. Richard Reuwick then declared the " Un. known " to be Hanlon. He had been proposed on behalf of Wallace Ross, to challenge Elliott; to row in six weeks from the date of signing articles, on the Th.-mv-s championship course for £IOO or £2OO aside. A congratulatory telegram from Lord Lome was then read. The match was finally arranged for the ldh June for £2OO aside, to be rowed on the Tyne. Bets .stood well, £IO,OOO t-i £BOO no Hanlon at the close of the meeting. In the House of Commons Kir Stafford Noithcote said the Government was considering the ad visibility of issuing a proclamation of neutrality in the South

American Avar. He said that 29 cases of cartridges from America, had loaded at Glasgow on the way to Liverpool addressed Porters in Valparaiso. He believed that the seizure of these munitions was in his power. The Marquis of Salisbury speaking at a banquet declared that Government were determined not to depart in any way from the Treaty of Berlin-. They had already given up a great deal for the sake of peace, but eould give no more. So far as he knew, the Great Powers without exception were firmly resolved to execute it. If Eastern Roumelians accept the atonomy guaranteed themj their position would be an unenviable one. If they refused it repression must follow and their blood would be upon their own heads; but he did uot believe they would choose the latter alternative.

Telegrams from India speak of the complete bieak down of the Quartermaster and Com mi sary departments of the Khyber column (now at Jellalabad and Gondomath). Owning to lack of transportation, the column had been incapacitated for offensive operations. The garrison of Candahar is in a similat position in consequence of these failures. The control of the transport has been transferred from the Commissioner to 'the commander of the column, the Chief Commissary merely advisiug and assisting. This effVcts a radical change in the Indian military system: Yakoob Khan has resolved to go to Ghimdamtik because the state of affairs in Afghan-Tinkistan is such that in the •'vent of still refusing British friendship he might ir-evocably lose that Province. Mahommed Dasham, son-in-law of Shere Ali, is now the only claimant to Yakoob Khan's throne. He is endeavoring to excite an insurrection, and open negotiations with England. A despatch from Baker says that the Khroraaa have captured 100 of General Lomakivo's camels, and killed 29 of the Russian garrison.

Simla, May 8. The Ameer of Afghanistan arrived at Gundarook to--day. He was met at the frontier by Major Cavagnagi and A detachment of the 10th Hussars and Guides, British troops of all arms lined the route to camp for two and a half miles. General Browne and staff received the Ameer at tb.e'-end of the line, and a salnte of 21 guns was fired. The Ameer has announced his arrival to the Viceroy of India, and expressed his desire for the establishment of friend relations between India and Afghanistan. For remainder of news see last page..