REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.

Kumara Times, Issue 847, 18 June 1879, Page 2

REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.

[new ZEALAND PRESS ASSOCIATION.] LATEST EUROPEAN NEWS. Cairo, June 15. A financial decree has been issued by the Khedive of Egypt, which is believed will cause to be immediately cancelled the protest raised by Germany on behalf of the Great Powers. London, June 14. At the wool sales, during the past week, late prices have been fully maintained, with a hardening tendency. June 15. The total reserves in notes and bullion in the Bank of England is £19,625,000. THE ZULU WAR. London, June 16. An official despatch lias been received from Lord Chelmsford, which states that the commissariat arrangements have been sufficiently organised to permit of an advance being made in Zululand, and that it would commence on Ist June. [special.] London, June 16. The National Assembly will move from Versailles to Paris immediately. The Khedive has accepted the proposal of England and France. A violent outbreak of cholera has taken place among the troops situated at Kyber Pass. Wool market firmer. Daniel Tallerraau has failed. Liabilities, £20,000. LATEST AUSTRALIAN NEWS. Sydney, June 16. A bill has beeix introduced by the Government in the Legislative Assembly to prevent the influx of criminals, having especial reference to Communists, and other expirees from new Caledonia. Melbourne, June 16. The movements of the sympathisers of the Kelly gang are exciting much comment. It is Stated by the Police Department that impoi tant information as to the movements of the Kellys may be expected shortly. It is alleged that the police have ootained a clue to the whereabouts of the Kellys through the sister’s known confederates in Melbourne, [special.] Melbourne, June 16, A telegram from Hong Kong states that the season : s open. The Brisbane is leaving on June 15 with a cargo for Queensland and Sydney ; the KBlarney will leave on the 20th with a cargo for Melbourne. The tea is of first quality, and last season’s crop.

ADDITIONAL CAPE NEWS. [per GREY BIVER .ARGUS SPECIAL WIRE.] Cetewayo is reported to be more enraged than ever, and it is not to be imagined that he thinks of giving in. Indeed it is said that it is impossible now, and were be to attempt to do so he would at once be assas-mated by bis people. It is stated tint he is begin - ing to feel the effects of desertion, and has taken steps to prevent more of his people coming over. He Ins ordered natives on the border, who have fri.-nds and relations on the British side, to bp removed further inland, and sent others in their places, intending that should they desert, the relatives whom th ‘V have left behind them will be made to sutler. The new men sent down are said to be some of Getcwayo’s young

men, so it is necessary to keep a sharp look out. DaUulalamanz, also Cetewayo’s principal brother and leading general, has also made an overture to the British, and if he surrenders it will have a most depressing effect upon the Zulu army. An extraordinary statement has been received from the natives at Lower Tugela to the effect that Cetewayo had burnt his kraal an retired to Northwest Zululand with his wives, cattle, and a large army. It is suspected, however, that this report may he spread with a view of killing suspicion, especially as the Zulus are known to be swarming close up to the lowest borders of Natal. General Pearson is ill of typhoid fever, and has left for Tenedos*