REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.
BRITISH AND FOREIGN. London, May 29. The Times, in a leading article yesterday, contradicts the report recently circulated hat it was the intention of the British Government permanently to occupy Champ and Pishen Valley after the evacuation of Candahar, It announces that orders have been issued for the early evacaation of the latter post. The Times further states that the Indian Government has warmly protested against the withdrawal of troops from the Afghan territory, but without influencing the determination of the Imperial Cabinet. Rumors that complications are likely to arise between Russia and Germany, consequent upon the accession of the Czar, Alexander 111, are attracting attention throughout Europe. The growing coldness between the two countries is being commented upon in diplomatic circles at the present time.
Calcutta, May 28. Telegrams are to hand from Candahar, stating that fighting had taken place at Ghirisk between bodies of followers of the Ameer, Abdul Rahman, and Ayoub Khan, The latter is reported to be still in Herat.
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Kumara Times, Issue 1459, 1 June 1881, Page 2
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