REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.

Kumara Times, Issue 1061, 24 February 1880, Page 2

REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

London, February 20. At the wool sales to-day, 8800 bales were offered. There was a firm and active demand.

In the House of Lords an important decision took place on the Afghan question. The Duke of Argyle again attacked the Government. The>Premier replied, and defended the course pursued, arid stated that .Russia sought to embarrass England in Asia. The duty of the Government was' therefore to secure the gates of India, and, : until that was achieved, it was impossible to retire from Afghanistan, as anarchy was still prevailing in that country.

.February 21. At to-day’s wool sales, 9900 , bales were offered. Prices were firnlly maintained.

. Berlin,. February 20. The Ge rmau Government is taking an active interest in the preparation of exhibits fur the Melbourne Exhibition, and is adopting steps for the adequate representation. The Government have determined to grant a liberal subsidy to defray the expenses of the same. Constantinople, February 21. Colonel Lynge, accompanied by his wife, while engaged: in; the,. ; relief of refugees from Roumelia, was captured by Greek brigands, and is now threatened with death, failing an adequate ransom.

Galle. February 21. The F, dud 0. steamship Bangalore, with inward Suez mail, left to-day for Australia.

LATEST AUSTRALIAN NEWS. Sydney, February 23. Three prisoners effected their escape from the Casino i gaol.,yesterday. by removing a slab in the wall. They secured the police horses and got clear away. The police are in pursuit.