CABLEGRAMS.

Manawatu Herald, Volume II, Issue 105, 27 August 1880, Page 2

CABLEGRAMS.

(REUTEII's TECEaRASIS.) London. August 23. There are indications that the friendly relations of Russia and China are increasing. The Might Hon Mr Forater, Chief Secretary for Ireland, who recently visited Ireland, has now returned to London The land meetings held throughout Ireland on Sunday last were of a peaceful character. Several prom- 1 inent Home Rulers were "present. - It is announced that the Ambassadors of th 3 Powers at Constantinople have been instructed by their Governments to declare to the Forte that they must refuse to discuss further the line of demarcation of the TurkoGreek frontier as fixed by the Berlin Conference. The Ambassadors will, however, express their willingness to negotiate with the Porte regarding the evacuation of territory to be ceded to Greece. August 23. The homeward English n»ail yia Brindiai, which left Melbourne on July Bth, was delivered here today. Accounts, from the hop, growing districts are" very favorable, the' crop! v being improved by the seasonable weather.. 1 --;.■■;.::-» ■.:- :--h,ri^CJ At the wool sales today, 6300 bales were offered, making a total of 54,800 bales catalogued since the opening. The tone of the sale showed a hardening tendency. The next' wool auction opens on November 23. The match Australians against eighteen of Yeadon, at Yeadon, was commenced today. The Australians first went to the wickets, and when the stumps were drawn for the day had lost 5 wickets for 181 runs. Bannerman was not out for 48, Blackham retired witK a hurt, ! iaftei: scoring 14 runs. . fjSpoffpjctb. was* absent, suffering from an ' injured band. . . , ; August 24. In the Houso of Commons Mr W. E. Forster, Chief Secretary for Ireland, stated that the 'Government would not hesitate to summon Par*. liament for the purpose of asking additional powers, so as to deal- with Irish affaits, but the necessity fbr this ■: was not anticipated. ' ; '■'*->'> \ Calcutta, August -'28. Intelligence has been reeeffe^f^fii Candahav that th« British garrison there have made a sortie from tfee

Citadel on Ayoub Khan's besieging ioroe, and inflicted heavy loss on the enemy. 1 News baa also been received that Jarge bodies of the hostile tribes of •» Heratees have gathered in force north o(J£hojak, presumably to oppose General Phayre's advance from that r place. OoNSTANTiNoyLB, August 23. In consequence of the pressure brought to bear by the Powers, the Turkish Government has at length decided to take firm steps for the settlement of tha Albanian- Montenegran difficulty It was arranged a fortnight ago to send a force of 2000 against the Albanians, but All ftiza Pasha has now . been ordered with 4000 Turkish troops to Dulcigno, on Che Adriatic, to enforce the surrender of that part and surrounding districts ; to Montenegro, in accordance with the decision of the Powers. Berlin, August 23.1 The North German Gazecte publishes an article deploring M. Gainbetta's recent speeches, and says that Germany is, therefore, compelled to oonsider the peice of Europe, insecure. Calcutta, A ugust 24. : * Reports have come to hand that a portion of Ayoub. Khan's force was advancing to oppose General Roberts. Sydney, August 24. In connection with the recent libel actions, the Judges require the fiyento show cause why they v should not be charged with contempt of Oourt, in passing comments on Judge Windeyor's summing up. Ihe Daily Telegraph of today animadverts on the Judges' action. Adelaide, August 24. The Government has taken action to recover £25,000 against insurance companies for losses on the wreck of the ship Hydrabad at Otaki, on the West Coast of New Zealand, in 1878. Melboxjbne, August 24. Arrived : The P. and O. Company's steamer Bangalore, with inward Suez mail, which left London on July IC. ■ AfEXBOtTF.NE, AugUSt 25. It is proposed to hold a race meeting here in Sir Hercules Robinson's jtfmor when he visits Melbourne on Mia way to England. The proposal meets with general approval in sporting circles. It is announced chat the Duke of Manchester will visit New Zealand during his stay in the Colonies. t Calcutta, August 25. Further intelligence from Oanda\Y states that the British loss in a rtie which was made a few days heavy. Fourteen officers Ha great many men were killed •wounded. Ayoub Khan is shelIf the city and riddling the ram arts. General Roberts arrives at etalighelzie today. Sydney, August 25. The race for the Hawkesbury Guineas thus resulted : — Geraldine, 1 ; Sapphire, 2 ; Karmalori, 3. Time, lmin'. 45sec. eight-tenths. The race was won by two lengths Adelaide, August 25. Tn the Legislative Assembly Mr Bray >has tabled a vote of want of confidence on the Estimates MAUKITIUB, AugU&t 12. Ahe Admiral Ruyter is loading ■with 400 tons of sugar for New Zealand. Harvest operations have been hindered by bad weather. London, August; 24. At the wool sales today 8200 bales were offered, making a total of .63,000 bales catalogued since the opening. The tone of the sale show en that prices were firmly niain; tamed. , ....