REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.

Kumara Times, Issue 954, 21 October 1879, Page 2

REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.

[new ZEALAND PRESS ASSOCIATION.] EUROPEAN AND FOREIGN. London, October 17. Australian wheat, GU ; flour, -12 L

October IS. At a Conservative meeting at Manchester, the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Justified the policy of the Government in reference to the Afghan war, and stated that the principle was defeat, not dominion. Calcutta, October 18. An impressive entry into Cabul was made by the British forces. General lioberis issued a proclamation, stating that the city would be Spared, but heavy Ones imposed upon the ii habitants. A general disarmament of the city and suburbs would take place, and prompt measures would be tnkeu for the capture of the mutineers. Martial law has been proclaimed at Cabul. October 19. The Ameer, Yakoob Khan, has resolved to abdicate. General Roberts has made provisional arrangements for the administration of the Government. The Khan tribes are in gieat state of commotion. Const antinolpe, October 18. The passes of the Balkans are at present unoccupied by the Turks, because a favorable issue of Russians aggression is expected thei e. If the rumors of an alliance between Germany and Austria are true, the news will be h died with joy by all valuers of peace. New York, October IG. The Agiicultural Bureau monthly’s report states that the average of the crop in ten cotton States is 81 per cent. LATEST AUSTRALIAN NEWS. Melbourne, October 20. Copious rainfall throughout the Colony. Crops are looking healthy, and harvest prospects are good. Sydney, October 20, Serious floods are reported at Albury, Tumut, and Adelong, causing great loss of property. A destructive fire has occurred at Maitland. Four shops were. completely destroyed.