SPECIAL CABLEGRAM.

Oamaru Mail, Volume III, Issue 781, 12 October 1878, Page 2

SPECIAL CABLEGRAM.

■ : * —•' [FROM OUK UWS •'. M-*n;s;vv<r>F.vv. i ibr/NEDiN, October 11. The following cablegrams have beeji received by the. Star j-«-London, October 4. The Glasgow Bank's acceptances amounted to three millions. Its faihu-e was attributable to advances made on wool to'the Australian and New Zealand Company. The bank's failure caused a panic on the other banks, but they are safe. Commercial failures are impending. October 5. The Afghan army is mustering at the passes. The outposts are three miles from the British troops. The Emperor of Germany entreats the Czar of Russia to prevent the conflict spreading. The Albanians have massacred 157 persons, including a Pasha, Alex. Bannerman hurt his foot in the Philadelphia match, and it is unlikely that he will play during the rest of the tour. October 8. A disagreement has arisen between Russia find England. The former claims the right ! It : r. Iminister Roumelia according to the ! treaty, but the latter refuses per- ' mission for Russia to do so. The Afghan;are in active hostilities along the frontier. An undecided engagement took place yesterday. October 9. The duplicate cable has commenced. Maharajah Cashmere is assisting the British. October 10. The Turkish cruelties to Christians have caused the suspension of the Russian retreat on Adrianople. ' The English Cricketers sail to-morrow.