REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

Kumara Times, Issue 921, 12 September 1879, Page 2

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

[NmV ZEALAND PKKSS ASSOCIATION.] EUROPEAN AND FOREIGN. Bombay, Sept. 9. The defence of thi- British Resi(](Mioy W:iis stubborn, and <t (.tended svith gte.it loss lu the attacking jm-ty of Ciiliulo.se. An unsuccessful attempt whs made' by the Cabulese to storm the building; they finally tired the doorway, and swarmed in and killed the defenders. The Governor of Cuiidnhar has expressed' ids devotion to ti»e Brii.ish, ivlillitary preparations me being rapidly pushed forward. [special.] LoNi.-.jN. Sept. 10. Newy from Afghaid.scin states that grc.l- mortality ii.iiuiiyst tlu; eaiiiei., in

ihe route of the campaign causes difti unities of transport, delaying the safe renewal of hostilities. lb is proposed to co-operate simultaneiiusly with Jellalabad, (Jandahar, and Kurmn V,dley columns. The Lius-iau papers unanimously express the opinion that the conquest cT Afghanistan is imperative, and a fatal necessity to England. LATEST AUSTRALIAN NEWS. Sydney; Sept. 10. Heavy rains continue, and serious floods are reported from Winsdor and other towns. The settlers have hen compelled to leave their hon Jes, and fears are entertained of heavy loss of stock. • Sept. 11. Heavy gales Jive prevailing along the coast. Litter. The wheitber is improving, and the flood gradually subsiding. There has Been a heavy loss of stock hi the flooded districts. Bktsbanf., Sept.. 11. His Excellency Sir A. thur E. Kennedy is seriously ill. j Sept, 12. The Governor is slightly better. NEWC.\STr,r;, Sept. 11. A de.-tructivetire occurred here? yesterday. £e\eYal bn I dings' were des tr'uye'd. a'IELT.OI-RXK, Sept. 11. The discussion in the Legislature Assembly on the tariff s'iU continues. An amendment, wheh wms move ! In' tin? H--m. J Oa.sev, was lost, on a divi.'-iou by 37 votes to 312.-lii-the'present state it is doubtful if an adjournment of the House will take places