CABLEGRAMS.

Manawatu Herald, Volume II, Issue 53, 27 February 1880, Page 2

CABLEGRAMS.

(MELBOURNE ABGUB SPECIAL.) London, February 22. The Russians are seudiug torpedo boats and war material to poit Olga Iky, abandoning Vludivostock. It is rumoured that the Russians are arranging with Japan for a large shipyard at Nagasaki. As the dispute between China and Japan is still unsettled, and as China talks of refusing to ratify the Kulja tieaty, Japan may accept the proposal of Russia. The Irish Works Bill debate in the House of Commons derived its chiff importance thiough th 3 Irish members prolonging discussion to shelve Mr Newdegate's motion co prevent obstruction. The Government is thus induced to replace Mr Newdegate's with a resolution of their own. It is believed that they are desirous of appealing to the country on the " antiobstruction " cry.

(EEUTER J 8 TELEGRAMS.) Calcutta, February 23. Advices have been received from Oabnl stating that General Kober's has offered to hold a conference with Mahomed Jan and insurgents for the

pn pose of discussing the posi ion of affairs in Afghanistan, and the question of the future rulership of that country. . \ y . London, Fobruary 22. The Canadian Parliament has voted 100,000 dollars (about £21,000) towards the liysh Relief FunJ. St. Pete«sbue(J. February 22. The Academy of Foiest Culture at Moscow was totally destroyed by lire to-day. One of tlie students of the Academy is believed to be implicated, | and has been arrested on a charge of incendiarism, Sydney, Tuesday. Serious floods have occurred in -the Richmond river. The streets of Casino are completely submerged, and boats are now engaged in saving the lives and property of the inhabitants. Newcastle, Tuesday. It is reported that the colliery proprietors, now working nnder the Vend scheme in this district, intend to reduce the wages of 'ho men and the price of coal by 25 per cent, in order that they may be in a position to compete with collieries not bound by the Vend rules.