REUTER'S TELEGRAMS

Kumara Times, Issue 1042, 2 February 1880, Page 2

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS

BRITISH AND FOREIGN. London, January 29, The total reserve in notes and bullion in the Bank of England is £16,500,000. Obituary—John Locke, member of Parliament for Southwark, The South Australian Four Per Cant. Loan of £3,250,000 is announced to-day. The minimum is fixed at 92L January 30. A large meeting was held at Dublin today, to consider the question of the relief of distress. The Duchess of Marlborough was present, and addressed the meeting. She repudiated the assertions made by Parnell in his recent speeches in America. The General Post Office having intimated that under the Act of Parliament passed in 1840, the conveyance of mails by the Orient Company is compulsory, the Australian mails will be carried by that line as hitherto. January 31. A report is current that the Russian losses in camels and war material has been so great tint they will be unable to continue their expedition in ■ the

Turkoman country. It is further stated that the Russian Government already contemplate abandoning the expedition. [special to slelbourne age.] London, January 26. In addressing a political meeting at Birmingham Mr Bright said that the greatest boon that could be granted to the Irish peasantry would be a modification of the laud laws, enabling the more easy acquirement and the more secure holding of lands. He deprecated the seditious tone of the Home Rulers. January 27. The Tekko Turcomans threaten Dasbard (1) A decisive battle is imminent. Germany has formerly warned Italy td restrain from hostile demonstrations against Austria. The latest iteWs from Afghanistan states that Ayoub Khan and Mahomed Jan have united and intend t y entrench themselves near Ghuzn.ee until strong enough to attack Cabuh France has annexed Tonquim Lord Salisbury is ill. January 28. The Afghans of the Khost district are organising art expedition to attack Cabul. Reinforcements have been despatched. The Daily News asserts that the British Native allies in South Africa generally are committing the most revolting atrocities upon their prisoners. General Garibaldi has been married to Signora Armasino. The Northumberland has arrived in London. [SPECIAL TO MELBOURNE ARGUS.] London, January 26. • Ayoub Khan is advancing on Gluizoee. Bombay troops will replace the Bengal troops at Candahar, the Bengalese returning to Moia via GhuZnee and Cabul. The German Army Bill has created a profound sensation in Russia. Prince Bismarck and the National Liberals have been reconciled; England, Austria, and Erance have complained to the Porte of the continued nomfulfilment of the Berlin Treaty regarding Montenegro^ Greek and Turkish papers are violently attacking England on the late Mollah incident. January 27. Teheran telegrams state that England and Persia have arranged that the latter should occupy Herat in the case of certain events.