SAN FRANCISCO MAIL NEWS.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XII, Issue 308, 29 December 1877, Page 4

SAN FRANCISCO MAIL NEWS.

Jumao, the chief stronghold of Jowakeh, in India, has been taken. The British losb was trifling. The expedition was uninterrupted after this success.

The steamer Pennsylvania, bound from Philadelphia to Liverpool, collided off the Skerries Islands with the British Ship Oasis. The lalter sank, but her crew was saved.

The works at the new docks at Liverpool were damaged by late gales, and 2,700 men were thrown out work for three weeks, *

The King of Abyssinia das written to Gordon accepting the terms of peace wilh Egypt.

A Pole, arreated en suspicion of attempting to assassinate the Emperor of Germany and Prince Biaraarck, has been recognised as a forger whom the police had tracked irom Western Prussia. When he was arrested he stated he had coma on purpose to BBsaßßinate the Emperor and Bismarck, but after he was recognised he said this statement was uotrue.

The Pall Mall Gazette aaserla that Germany is urging Belgium, to accept a German Protectorate, and to make her military system conform with that of the Germane. Gennauy guarantees Belgium her independence in all other respecle, and territorial compensation. Germauy argue? that in the event of another Franco -German war, Belgium would probably be the scene of military operations, but her conaectioa with Germany would make her unassailable. The eaoia paper believes the argument has made great impression ia high Belgian quarters.

The cotton operatives in some parts of Lancashire have struck, and a general strike is threatened. The Barnsley weavers resolved that it wae better to strike thau allow the masters to glut the market by reducing wages. A reduction of hours, instead of wages, is suggested as a remedy for the present trouble,

At an interview with the Pope by some French pilgrims his feebleness and evident suffering made; a melancholy impression on those present. He was carried by four men. A silver ball has been inserted in his leg, and relieved his pain. '

General Skobeloff whs slightly woundeJ at the capture of Rosalie Paaß, but retains the command.

The Russian official loss at the capture of Kara was 2500. Count Grable was killed whilst leading his brigade. The news caused great excitement at Constantinople, the reserves were summoned, and the servants at the Sultan's Palace were armed with revolvers.

There has been a threatened rising in Crete.

Mr Foster, Agent-General for New South Wales, has written to the London Times acknowledging the efforts made by the American Postal Department to facilitate the delivery of tha mails, via San Francisco.

A LoDdon correspondent telegraphs to Edinburgh that the Peace party io the British Cabiuet haa been made stronger by an additional member, making five in the Cabinet determined on^i interveutioo. It is also rumoured that the Earl ofßeaconsfield has informed the Russian ambassador that Russia jeopardising the safety of Constantinople would occasion such an outcry ia EuglaaJ as to force the nation to declare ! war.

The American war ship Huron went ashore during a fog, shortly after leaving Fort Monroe. Immediately afier the vessel struck her boats were lowered but they were swamped. Tue vessel afterwards slewed broadside on to tha sea, the waves making a clean breach" Ofer her, and sweeping oil everything ia their way, many ot the seamen and officers being washed overboard. Others of her crew were killed by pieces of the wreck. The vessel Bpe>tfily broke up, and the surf was so furious thai it was beyond human efforts to hold on. The signals of distress she made were unheeded, The bodies which drifted ashore were all mutilated.

Mexican troops are co-operating with the* Americana in suppressing border disturbances.

Ia Cubs, 300 Spanish regulars were surprised whilst breakfasting, by 400 insurgents. Tha latter were repulsad, but the Spaniards had 22 killed and 53 wounded.

Terrible floods have occurred in Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Maryland. Thß destruction of property was immeuee, and railway communication was stopped, owing to bridges being swept away.

The rebellion in San Domingo has been suppressed. Some of the ringleaders were executed, and others imprisoned and banished.

Mehemst Ali reports successes, and driving the Russians on Tirnova, with a loss of 3000. 1

Tbe German Presa considers that tha three Emperora should determine the peace proposals.

Large Russian subsidies arrived to aid Sema iv prosecuting tbe war. Tue Servians have assisted 8000 Russians in aitacking the Turkish rear.

Hops are dull in the San Francisco market ; wheat is firm, at 2dols. 30c.; barley, Idol. 60c. to Idol. 75c; oats, Idol. 80. to 2dol. Wool is in fair demand, but the Australian imports have been made at a loss.

In the New York market wheat is Idol. 45c. to Idoi. 55c.