NEWS BY CABLE.

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIV, Issue 5791, 21 October 1879, Page 2

NEWS BY CABLE.

YAKOOB KIiAN ABDICATES. FLOODS IX XEW SOUTH WALKS. (REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.) ; ondon, October 17Australian wheat, 60$. 6d.; flour, 4*25. 6d. Arrived— Duk-i of Sutherland, from Sydney, ■Jaly 5 ; Waimate, from Lvttclton, *Tnl7 15. At a Conservative meeting at Matiche-.t-rr, the Secretary of State for Foreign Ah:ius justified the policy of the Govern: a eat in reference to the Afghan war, and stated that the principle was defeat, not domination. Constantinople, October IS. The parses of the Balkans are unoccupied by the Turks, because no fears aro entertained of Russian aggression there. The occupation of Novi-Bazar precluded Russian aggression on Turkish territory in that direction. If the rumors of an alliance between Germany and Austria are true, the news will be hailed with joy by all the lovers of peace throughout Europe. The Ministry has resigned, and a new one has been formed as followed*. Sard Pasha, Grand Vizier ; Sancas, Minister of Foreign Affairs ; Mahoed, Minister of the Interior. New York, October 16. The Agricultural Bureau monthly report states that the average of the crop in ten of the cotton States is 81 per cent. Calcutta, October IS. An impressive formal entry into Cabal wps made by the British forces to-day. General Roberts issued a proclamation stating that the city would be spared, but a heavy fine would be imposed upon the inhabitants. A general disarmament of the city and suburbs would take place, and prompt measures would be taken for the capture of the mutineers. Martial law has been proclaimed at Cabul. October 19. The Ameer, Yakoob Khan, has resolved to abdicate. General Roberts has made provisional arrangements for the administration of the Government. The Ivuram tribes are in a great state of commotion. Melbourne, Monday. There has been a copious rainfall throughout the colony. The crops are looking healthy, and the harvest prospects are good, Sydney, Monday. Serious floods are reported at Albury, Turnut, and Aclelong, causing great loss of property. A destructive fire has occurred at Maitland, four shops being completely destroyed. Hobarton, Monday. The Legislative Assembly has passed a vote of want of confidence in the Ministry.