CABLEGRAMS.
LATEST HOME AND FOREIGN 1 ' :tJ J ' NEWS. ' (ri:uti:r's telegrams per press association) Londox. June 11. Mr. Gladstone declined to express an opinion regarding Mr. Berry's mission. It is believed that the deliberate judgment of the majority, will, yltimately prevail. An amicable settleiijeift pf the Victorian-, difficulty, without resoyt to England, is eminently desirable.
June 12. The Ascot Cup was won by Astronomy; Insulaire, 2 ; Touchet. 3. Further Cape news states that Sir Bartle has granted a temporary constitution to the Transvaal Boers, who were satisfied with the concessions made. Xo important movement of British troops had taken place owing to the difficulty of" transport. A successful raid had been made' iuto Zululand, and a quantity of cattle brought in. Cetewayo's army is reported to be mustering in large numbpps. J
DIRECT AUSTRALIAN NEWS. (REtJTEP.'s TELEGRAM, P3R PRESS ASSOCIATION) Sidney, June 13. The sentence of death on the two youths committed for rape has-been commuted to imprisonment.for life. Melbourne, June 13. ;\Mr.;Zox lias resigned his seat for East Melbourne. (special to press association.) Melbottp.ite, June 14 > The Argus' Embassy correspondent j telegraphs from Albany that Mr. Berry made the astounding statement at Chelsea that he had received scores of threatening letters, and was in constant dread of violence. The Conservative Press are -apologising for such conduct.
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Oamaru Mail, Volume IV, Issue 984, 14 June 1879, Page 2
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