CABLEGRAMS.

Oamaru Mail, Volume IV, Issue 963, 21 May 1879, Page 2

CABLEGRAMS.

LATEST HOME AND FOREIGN NEWS. (special to Melbourne argus.) Calcutta, May 19. An official' statement announces that Yakoob Khan has agreed to a satisfactory basis for a treaty of peace. The ViceRegal Council of India is summoned to-day to consider the articles. Bombay, May 19. Very serious incendiary fires have recently occurred at Poonar. The motives for the outrages are undiscovered. Alarming reports are generally current of robbery by gangs in different parts of the Presidency of Bombay. The matter is seriously occupying the attention of the Government. (SPECIAL TO MELBOURNE AGE.) London, May 20. The Russian column, in advancing on Merv, received a serious check. Turcomans in large numbers attacked the expedition, and, after severe fighting, routed the Russians. (SPECIAL TO TIMARU HERALD.) London, May 19. The plague has appeared in Ghulun, on the Caspian Sea. Calcutta, May 19. Another massacre has taken place at Mandalay. British troops are proceeding up the Irawaddy. DIRECT AUSTRALIAN NEWS. (UKL'TKKS TELEGRAM. PER PRESS ASSOCIATION) Melbourne, May 19. The detectives have recovered an additional LBSO, the proceeds of the Avoca gold robbery, which was sent by Weiberg to Melbourne to purchase a small vessel to facilitate his escape. "Weiberg has been re-lodged in the Melbourne gaol. Sydney, May 21. In the Assembly last night, on Mr. M'Lene violently attacking Sir H. Parkes, both as to his political and private history, the galleries were ordered to be cleared.