REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.

Kumara Times, Issue 1002, 16 December 1879, Page 2

REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.

[k T E\V ZEALAND PRESS ASSOCIATION.] BRITISH AND FOREIGN. Calcutta, December 12. The Viceroy, on arrival to-day, was twice fired at, but escaped unhurt. The would-be assassin was a drunken native.’ The matter has no political significance. General M‘Phersori attacked and dispersed a force of the enemy who had captured British supplies. Latest news from Cabul states that British troops were attacked by the Afghans south of Bala Hissar. The enemy were repulsed. General Roberts reports that a coalition of tribes to a great extent has taken place. The British loss in the late engagement was 43 killed and wounded. Paris, December 12. There is great distress in France. I'lie Senate and Chamber of Deputies have voted 5,000,000 francs for the relief of the sufferers. St. Petersburg, December 3. Arrests continue , to be made in Russia in connection with the late attempt on the life of Ithe Emperor, including one person who had in his possession a plat! of the Winter Palace. London, December 12. It is denied that the Empress Eugenie intends to go to Zululand. The subscription to the New Zealand loan amount to £12,000,000. Allotments equal to 40 per cent, of subscriptions will be made at 4s 8d premium. The Times publishes a paragraph to the effect that the trial of the Irishmen for sedition will be abandoned. Keiller has been admitted to bail.

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, Wellington, December 15. At the R.M; Court to-day a colored seaman lieldriging to the ship Arethusa was committed for trial, on the charge of stealing £7 10s from the cook. Mark Ryan for issuing valueless cheques was retnaiidedj and tile charge of forgery will be preferred against him.