REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.
[new ZEALAND PRESS ASSOCIATION.] LATEST ENGLISH NEWS. London, December 17. Parliament lias been summoned to meet for the despatch of business on the 15th February, The Court granted a writ of error in Orton’s case upon doubts having been raised as to whether the Court was empowered to pass two sentences for the same offence. Three per cent, consols, 97 ; five per cent. New Zealand loan, 101 ; new loan, 99}. THE AFGHAN WAR-. Calcutta, December 15. It is believed the British are in a position at Therpar* in strong and well fortified cantonments outside Cabul. The hills near are in possession of the British troops. The British entrenchments have been strengthened, and with ample supplies of material. There is every reason to believe that the position is tenable pending the arrival of reinforcements. Gough's advance has been stopped by hostile tribes. Reinforcements are to be sent from Peshawtir, where reserve forces are forming. December 17. Telegraphic communication with Cabul is interrupted near Jagadallac Pass. General Gough reports that the tribes beyond Gandamac are obstructing the British advance. LATEST AUSTRALIAN NEWS. Melbourne, December 15. The Assembly has adjourned. Sydney, December IS. The French Commission presented the Mayor with a sevres vase from the Republic of Frances
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Kumara Times, Issue 1006, 20 December 1879, Page 2
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