REUTER'S TELEGRAMS

Kumara Times, Issue 953, 20 October 1879, Page 2

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS

[NEW ZEALAND PKESS ASSOCIATION.]

EUROPEAN AND FOREIGN.

London, October 16.

The total revenue in notes and bullion in the Bank of England amounts to £19.500,000.

News from Cape Town state that Sir Garnet "Wolseley had interviewed a meeting of the Boers in the Transvaal, and announced the annexation of Lennovy Snoder. The Boers replied that independence alone would satisfy them.

Madrid, October 16.

Heavy floods have taken place. The rivers are overflowing, causing enormous loss. 330 people drowned. [special.} London, October 13.

Tho news from Afghanistan states that Cabul has been surrended to Genral Roberts. The Ameer has encamped the main body of his troops on the ridue overlooking the city. To guard against -treachery, the 'British have postponed the formal occupation of the city until October IS. 110 gnns and an immense amount of war materials are amongst the results of the capture. The British loss is inconsiderable. The British have occupied the Bala Hissar in Cabul, and the citadel. The Right Hon. R. Cross, Home Secretary, in replying to Sir Vernon Hai court recently, deprecated the necessity of a petty war, and contended that the successful fulfilment of the Berlin Treaty had regained England her prestige. October 14. It is believed that England and Russia are effecting an understanding regarding Afghanistan and Central Asia. Midhat Pasha informed Sir A. HLayard that it was impossible to affect the contemplated reforms in Syria, owing to want of support from the Government at Stamboul. Numerous meetings have been: held inß ritish Columbia against the employment of Chinese on the North Pacific Railway. Prosecutions have been instituted against the directors of the Consolidated Bank of Montreal, including Sir Francis Hicks. Octoher 15. Tho news from Afghanistan states that the Ghilzais and other hostile Afghan tribes attempted to break the British communication, attacking the Ali Key! fortress, but they vfere repulsed with heavy loss. The Ismyr is reported at Lloyd's as missing. Calcutta, October 13. The enemy are dispersing from the neighborhood of Cabul. The total number of guns captured were 110. October 14. General Roberts', with Yakoob Khan, entered Cabul on October 12. . The tribes are returning home. Vienna, October 13. Owing to the severe weather in Hungary, several rivers have been blocked by ice, and a number of bridges destroyed. LATEST AUSTRALIAN NEWS. Sydney, October 15. Savanka and Le Loup are backed heavily for the Cup. Much uneasiness is felt with respct to the man-of-war Emerald, which is now long overdue. Com ma tide- Rhin is giving the citizens a large ball on board ship. Several rich alluvial fields are said to have been discovered, and rushes art taking place in consequence. Adelaide, October 16. Tho Legislative Assembly has read the Loan Bill a second time, The

Treasurer stated that there would n be more than £2so,ooo*feoated nex year. Melbourne, October 15. Mr Berry is now convalescent. FT attended the Assembly last night. The estimates are now under discus sson in the Lower House. The John Watson's cirgo of oats ha l>een stored at Melbourne to wait fi> better prices. Tasmariian feed oats »r quoted at 3s Id, Savanka is second for th Melbourne Cup at 100 to 14. October 18. The following stamp duties hav< been proposed by the Government Id on cheques ; Is for every £SO or bills; 50s for every £IOO on insurance pretriiu'ins. [VIA AUCKLAND.] : ; Sydnky, October 9. The "Town ami 'Country Journal' publishes a long paragraph headec " Triumph of Journalism." It says thi Auckland has won great laurels for t\\ enterprise which distinguished it in it: many papers in connection with th( opening of the Exhibition on the 17tl September, the day of the opening. I says that, " the Auckland' Star,' one o the most spirited journals in Australasia s'rfprfee'd the public by giving in its re gnla'r edition six columns of particular? of great interest. fJr Hector has sinct obtained a copy of the? Auckland "Star' for the purpose of having it framed, anr placed" it 1 in"the Exhibition in the New Zealand Cqnrt. The' account of th( opening is far more complete than thai in any Sydney paper. 1 Dr Hector has published an excellen catalogue of the ' New Zealand Court A vast nmount cf interest is taken bj visitors to the Exhibition in the magnificent display which represents 8( well the wealth and resources of New Zealand. The catalogue just published is well arranged in classes of departments Besides being a catalogue, the booli con tains a large amount of statistical anr other useful information relating to New Zealand.

Two monster alligators were capturec at Cleveland Bay, and are being exhi bited here.

John Bulstrode, a publican, former! of New Zealalvd, has committed suicide

Mr William Forsjter, Agent-Genera in London, has been recalled. This step has arisen from a communication received during the last two moDthl which related to . the floating to th< loan in May last. Referring to. the show of wheat ir the Exhibition, the "Sydney News' says the New Zealand beats all competitors j also in oats it doea trie 1 sa'tue.

Tlie Bee, cargo steamer, was blows up by the bursting of its boiler or Tuesday. Tlie steamer had just ar rived -from Paramatta-, aud all hand had gone ashore, otherwise their live would have been sacrificed. The engi neer states that the boiler had not been inspected for • eighteen months. The vessel id a complete wreck.

Melbourne, Octoher 8

Remembrance aud i Royal Conceri are favorites for the Maribyrnonc Plate ; Nellie for the Derby. Andovei is scratched for the Cup.

October 9

The weather thjw trtorning is fine, and the ground Kgjier soft for fast g')ing. A large ndiifiber of horses were out, mostly slow, work being done. The following.w*re the most noticeable performers : Straihearn, Seoundus, Soothsayer, Swiveller, Riverton, Czitr, ' (&mornns*on, Richmond, Larpent, Wild \Vave r ; Roland, Mercury, Emerald, Le Loup, and Darriwell, the latter pair putting in three miles at a good strong pace. Bertie, Margery, Sir Joseph -and Lady Ellen went nicely, finishing with spirit. DeMestie's and a portion 6"f Brown's lot were hot down'; Fenefly's horses only cantered.

The miners strike at Sandhurst continues. A. number of other masters have reduced wages, alnd their men have accordingly turned out. Subscriptions for the relief of the strikers are Sowing in' freely. Warrants are' out against several of the men for threatening language.