CABLEGRAMS.
LATEST HOME AND FOREIGN NEWS. (special to press association.) London, August 14. The iron trade is reviving. The total reserve of notes and bullion in the Bank of England is L 21,124,000. (heuter's telegram, per press association) Cairo, August 15. Samili and Alion Pashas have been appointed Commissioners in Egypt, to act on behalf of the French Government. The promulgation here of a firman by the Sultan investing Prince Tewfik with sovereign power was enthusiastically received by the people. London, August 16. Cape news reports that Cetewayo has asked the British .commander if, in the event of his surrendering, his life would be spared. An affirmative reply has been sent to him. Subscriptions for the "Wellington City Loan amount to L 365,000. The tenders at 104 received amount to thirty-three per cent. Madrid, August 16. The marriage of King Alplionso with the Archduchess Marie Christina is fixed to take place on the 28th November.
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Oamaru Mail, Volume IV, Issue 1038, 18 August 1879, Page 2
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