CABLEGRAMS.

Manawatu Herald, Volume II, Issue 15, 14 October 1879, Page 3

CABLEGRAMS.

* (beuter's telegrams.) London, October 8. An engagement between Chilian and Peruvian fleets lias taken place. The Huascar was captured. | The subscriptions for the TasmanianLoan amount to £260,000 at 100tol02|. Sir Stafford Northcotc, in a speech at Dublin, stated th t the Cabul massacre necessitated continued adherence to the present policy of the Government. England alone should dominate in the Ameer's foreign relations. He denied that there was any difficulty with the finances, and deprecated any agitation in Ireland. The Board of Trade returns for the past month show a decided improvement. OctoW 9. Total reserve in notes and bullion inlheßSnk of England, £20,312,500. market quiet but steady. for next auction amounts to " 50,000 bales. . October 10. a One regiment of cavalry and two battalions of infantry have been sent as re-infbrcements. On account of the disturbed state of the country, Coujt Schouvaloff has returned to his post at London. October 11. The "Union Bank announces a loan of £50,000 for the completion of the Christchurch Cathedral. St. Peteksbcpo, October 10. A large fire has occurred at Riga, which destroyed the Government Buildings and forty houses. The cause is unknown. Vienna, October 8. Haymerle, late Austro- Hungarian Ambassador at Rome, has been appointed Chancellor of the Empire. Tbe Hungarian Legislature has been opened by the Emperor, who, in his speech, stated that the foreign t relations of Austria-Hungary were k friendly. Bombay, Oct. 8. A reconnoitring force under General Roberta -was attacked by large masses of the hostile tribes, who endeavored to surround them. The British attacking column completely routed the assailants and cleared the heights. The British loss was only 85 ; but that of the enemy was very heavy. October 9. The force under General Roberts has been attacked by a considerable number of Cabulese and Ghilzais, near Cabul, and severe fighting en sued. The enemy were eventually repulsed with heavy loss, and twelve guns and two standards were captured. The British loss was 77 killed and wounded. Calcutta, October 10. General Roberts is before Oabul. On the Bth Massy was detached to cut off the retreat; and captured 78 guns. Melbourne, Friday. A strong agitation exists in favor of a reprieve of Lawrence. A crowded meeting at the Town Hall appoint ed a deputation lo wait on the Govenor. A lengthy discussion has taken place in the Assembly on the subject, and the Press is favorable to n reprieve. Tbe Council is sitting in committee on Sir 0. Sladen's Reform Bill. Later. Lawrence has been reprieved. He v ill be imprisoned for life. Sydney, Friday. .-Trades Union Congress has flßsed resolutions against Chinese immigration. Hennessy'g brandy, case 3ds Cd ; quarter casks 9s 6d. Devoe's keropeue, lslOd. Patna rice, £21 10s. New Zealand wheat. 4s 9d ; do, oats, <2s 6d ; do maize, 2s 6d. Tobacco, Baven's twist, Is 7d. Candles, D.R P.,7ldto7Jd. - -„ . Later. $ht Trades Union Congress hat

i adopted resolutions in favor of a pro t tection policy. Adelaide, Friday. » Wheat firm at 5s 7d ; flour, £11 i 15s to £12^