NEWS BY CABLE.

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIV, Issue 5783, 11 October 1879, Page 2

NEWS BY CABLE.

(REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.) London, October 8. An engagement between Chilian and Peruvian fleets has taken place. The Huascar was captured. The subscriptions for the Tasmanian Loan amount to £260,000 at 100 to 102 J. Sir Stafford Northcote, in a speech at Dublin, stated that 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 depracated any agitation in Ireland. The Board of Trade returns for the past month show a decided improvement. Vienna, October 8. Haymerle, late Austro-Hungarian Ambassador at Rome, has been appointed Chancellor of the Empire. The Hungarian Legislature has bean opened by the Emperor, who, in his speech, stated that the foreign relations of Austria-Hungary were friendly. Bombay, October 8. A reconnoitring force under General Roberts 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 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 ensued. The enemy were eventually repulsed with heavy loss, and twelve guns and two standards were captured. The British loss was 77 killed and wounded. Melbourne, Friday. A strong agitation exists in favor of a reprieve of Lawrence. A crowded meeting at the Town Hall appointed a deputation to wait on the Governor. A lengthy discussion has taken place in the Assembly on the subject, and the Press is favorable to a reprieve. The Council is sitting in committee on Sir O. Sladen’s Reform Bill. Latek. Lawrence has been reprieved. He will be imprisoned for life. Sydney, Friday. The Trades Union Congress has passed resolutions against Chinese immigration. Arrived Ringarooma, from Auckland. Sailed—City of Sydney, for Auckland. Hennessey’s brandy, case, 335. 6d. ; quartercasks 9s. fid. Devoe’s kerosene, Is. XOd. Patna rice £2l 10s. 27ew Zealand wheat, Is. 9d. • do., oats, 2s. fid.; do., maize, 2s. 6d. Tobacco, Raven’s twist, Is. 7d. Candles, D.8.P., /Id. to 7;fd. Latee. The Trades Union Congress has adopted resolutions in favor of a protection policy. Adelaide, Friday, Wheat firm at Ss. 7d.; flour, £ll 16s. to £l2.