REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.

Kumara Times, Issue 1153, 9 June 1880, Page 2

REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.

, BRITISH AND FOREIGN. London, June 7. The railway to the summit of Mount Vesuvius has'been opened. The journey can be performed in ten minutes. A report has been received that Chinese have occupied a large portion of the Huijga territory, the cession of which to Russia has for some time past been in dispute. The cricket match Australians v. 18 of Malton was commenced to-day. The Home team went in first and scored 45. The Australians then went to the wickets and were all disposed of for 53 runs, when stumps were dra\Vn for the da}'. The Home team had lost two wickets in the second innings without scoring. The wicket was very dead, and prevented good batting. In the House of this evening, Lord Hartington made a statement regarding the state of affairs in Afghanistan, and said he hoped the British troops would be able to withdraw from that country in aitturan. Candahar will be created a separate Government without permanent occupation. The treaty of Guudarauk will be abrogated. Lord Hartington further staled that instructions had been sent to Karl Ripon, the new Viceroy, to abandon or retain the frontier positions, according to their merits. Washington, June 7. The result of the Presidential election is considered doubtful. Public opinion is fully occupied on the question. It is generally believed General Grant has no chance of re-election.

LATEST AUSTRALIAN NEWS. Melbourne, June 8. In the Legislative Assembly last night, a Bill providing for the payment of members was read a second time on a division of 38 to 24. The measure provides that payment shall not be limited to one session.