NEWS BY CABLE.

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 5518, 3 December 1878, Page 2

NEWS BY CABLE.

SPECIAL TELEGRAM. London, November 30. A party of Afreedia attacked a British signalling party in the Khyber Pass, which was blocked by British convoys, but were repulsed by the heavy firing from the fort of AH Musjid, now in possession of the British troops. Only one tribe of Afreedis is hostile. The ship Queensland has airived. The money market is rather firmer, but the bank mininum is unchanged. The bank rate for three months bills is 4J per cent. Government securities are steady. Consols standing at 96. Wool is dull. The prices, as compared with the last series, show a decline on best scoured of lid. per lb.; and medium to inferior 2d, to 2id. per lb. Reserved lots are neglected. New Zealand greasy is Id. lower. Crossbreds depressed. Of 70,000 bales catalogued 10,000 were withdrawn. The corn market is firm and steady. New Zealand wheat is quoted at from 425. to 475. per quarter. December L Some diplomatic correspondence from Central Aria, which has been published, shows that General Kauffman is in constant communication with the Ameer of Afghanistan. The Russian Government at first denied that their troops were marching on Oabul, but afterwards treated tbe matter as an independent act of General Kauffmar. declaring that he only went there on sick leave, and that hia motive was one of simple cor tasy to the Ameer. Russia repeats her past assurances that she has no intention of intervention in Afghanistan affairs. Forty leaders of the Socialist party, including two members of the German Par I ’'ament, have been expelled from Berlin, CONSTANTINOPLE; December 1. It is reported that negotiations are proceeding between the Porte and Great Britain for a new Convention, with the object of ensuring greater influence and a right of intervention in Turkish affairs. Bombay, December 2. Roberts* force advanced and found the enemy in the Plewar Pass. They made a reconnaissance, and disclosed tho enemy’s position. An engagement ensued, resulting in the defeat of the Afghans. The British loss is slight. London, December 1. Mr. Gladstone on Saturday was banquetted at Greenwich. He urged the Liberals to united action in imitation of the Tories. He afterwards addressed a monster gathering at Woolwich, and reviewed the policy of the present Government, condemning the secret treaties and the growing expenditure of the Afghan war, without consulting Parliament, as a general abridgment of the liberties of the people, AUSTRALIAN NEWS. Sydney, Monday. The Government have decided to take the Exhibition into their own hands. The aspect of the seamen’s strike is unchanged. The Australian Eleven’s second innings closed for 254 runs. The New South Wales Fifteen won by an innings and 16 runs to spare. Bailey and Spofforth did not play. The pitter is ill; the former is progressing favorably. At the public banquet to the cricketers tonight the Governor was present. Sailed : Hero.