REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

Kumara Times, Issue 1045, 5 February 1880, Page 2

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN. London, January 31. Arrivals—Ships Loch Marie and Miltiades from Melbourne ; Murray and Pekenaj Horn Pert Augusta. February 2. Three Per Cent. Consols, 97|. The total quamity of wheat afloat for Great Britain is 1,900,000 quarters. The total stock of tallow in London on the Ist instant was 16,000 casks. The s.s Strathleven, from Sydney and Melbourne, has arrived. Her cargo of meat is in good condition. Rome, February 2. Italy will be represented at the Melbourne International Exhibition. 900 Italian Exhibits are going forward. St. Petersburg, February 2. A number of Prussian students have issued a proelamation to the effect that they will struggle even to the death against the Government. New York, February 2. The American Press generally condemn the views of Parnell as expressed iu his recent speeches. Washington, February 2. There will be a special meeting of Congress shortly, to enable Parnell to deliver a speech to members on the subject of the Irish Land Question. [special to Melbourne age.] London, January 29. A Socialistic outbreak has taken [dace at Barcelona. Many persons were arrested. A body of armed Nagars attacked the Plains of Cachar, in Assam, pillaging the tea plantations and killing and wounding several men. The latest news from Afghanistan states early hostilities are anticipated. General Roberts has been revictualled, and the lines of communication strengthened. It is reported that Mahomed Khan died from the effects of a recent wound. The insuagents demanded the reinstatement of Yakoob Khan on condition of peace. A British force will march on Herat in March. The Marquis of Salisbury is out of danger. Latest news from Afghanistan states that the insurgents are increasing in number, and that the situation is serious. The late Governor of JellaJabad has joined the rebels. January 31.Latest news from Afghanistan states that Ayoub Khan proposes to march on Cabal when the snow clears. General Roberts had but little success in his conciliatory efforts, A Jehad (holy war) has been preached by Fakif Khan, who states that the Afghans will fight to the last. Proofs have been discovered that Ayoub Khan solicited the Cabulese to inarch.on Shahpnr.l.ut they declined. The British Government has decided that the expense of the Zululand Residency shall be divided between Natal and the Transvaal. Respecting the Brindisi postal negotiations, Mr H. C. E. Childers telegraphs that the Treasury have rio in-

tention of disturbing the existing arrangement. A credit of fourpence frill be allowed on fetters vid San Francisco. TO MELBOURNE ARGUS.] London, January 29. A petroleum field has been discovered in Hanover, .in richness and '■ extent e(jual to those of Pennsylvania. The Standard's Bombay correspondent says that an advance on Herat is expected, which will be handed over to Persia. Military operations will be renewed at Cabul on March 15. January 30. For the Liverpool peat rendered vacant by Mr Torr's death, Mr Ramsay is the Liberal and Mr Whitely the' Tory candidate. Lord Derby supports Mr Ranlsayi The election is regarded as a test of public feeling in the country. The Home Rulers support Mr Ramsay. . Replying to a memorial from the peasants in favor of. reducing the army instead of increasing it, Baron Von M oltke ; said ...that. it Was impossible now. It :would be possible when European nations were under religious and moral influences, and recognised wai' as a national calamity. . January 31. The Eost Office have estimated that the Orient Company are liable to .£2OO penalty per bag for refusal to carry the mails. The Orient Company announce that they will carry tile mails as usual. A " Globe" telegram from Berlin states that a fresh Congress is proposed to settle the boundary between Greece and Turkey. Obituary—Lord Angelsea. • ■♦ — ■■ LATEST AUSTRALIAN NEWS. Melbourne, January 31. The Adelaide loan is unaccompanied by a pledge of abstention from borrowing. The phylloxera has again been discovered in the vicinity of Geelong. Sydney, February 2. The production of "Happy Land" has proved a great hit. It is rumored that the Governmenfintend to prohibit its repetition. February 4. Mr Safcherland who has been for 20 years in Parliament, and was formerly Minister for Public works, has resigned his seat in the Assembly, A comet was visible last night throughout the Southern Colonies of Australia. The banks here have reduced the rates of interest on deposits for three, six, and twelve months; to three, *four, and five per cent, respectively; Brisbane* Febniary 4. The Queensland Government has vssolved to call for tenders ,fdr" a direct" steam service for mails and im'migrants via Torres Straits.