CABLEGRAMS.

Oamaru Mail, Volume IV, Issue 960, 17 May 1879, Page 2

CABLEGRAMS.

LATEST HOME AND FOREIGN NEWS. (REUTER'S TELEGRAM, PERI'KESS ASSOCIATION.) London. May 15. The wool sales opened to-day with an advance of lid. to 2d. per lb. on crossbreds. Cape News to the 29th April states that no military movement has yet taken place, as a consequence of the late meeting of the Boers* On their separating, they entrusted the Governor and High Commissioner with a memorial to the Queen favoring a declaration of their independence, to which Sir Bartle Frere refused his support. St. Petersburg®, May 15. It is officially announced by the Russian Government that the evacuation of the Turkish provinces will terminate by the 25tliJuly. (special to press association.') London, May 16. The Litest news from the Cape reports that Lord Chelmsford delays his advance until the arrival of further reinforcements. A naval engagement has taken place between Chili and Peru. Chili was victorious. It was a sharp contest. Piracy in the China Seas is increasing, and is alarmingly severe. Repressions are contemplated. DIRECT AUSTRALIAN NEWS. (reuter's telegram, per press association) Sydney, May 16. The names of the new Australian team are as follows :—The two Bannermans, Blackham, Boyle, Horan, Massie, Murdoch, Evans, Spofforth, Garrett, and Alexander. (special to press association.') Sydney, May 16. Garrett withdraws the libel action against M'Uhone, who apologises for his allegations about selling billets, while Minister. Tasmania, May 16. ; Wilson, late Usher of the Black Rod, was charged with murder, and acquitted, in Sydney.