CABLEGRAMS.
LATEST HOME AND FOREIGN NEWS
(hkoter's telegram, pbr press association)
London, June 7.
A report ha 3 been received that the Chinese have occupied a large portion of the Kuldja Territory, the concession of whicli to Russia has for some time past been in dispute. The cricket match, Australians v. Eighteen of Mai ton, was commenced today. The Home team went in first, and scored 45. The Australians then went to the wickets,: and were all disposed of for 53 runs. When the stumps were drawn for tl)B day, the. Eighteen had lost two wickets in their second innings without scoring. The wicket was very dead, preventing good batting. Tn the House of Commons this evening, Lord Hartington made a statement regarding the state of affairs in Afghanistan. He said be hoped the British troops would be able to withdraw from that country in the autumn. Gandaljar will be'created a separate Government without permanent occupation. The Treaty -of Gundamak will be abrogated.' Lord Hartington further stated that instructions had beep sent to Earl Ripon, the new Viceroy, to abandop or retain the' frontier positions according to their merits.
Five per cent. New Zealand 10-40 Loan, 103; Five per cent. New Zealand Loan, 1889, 102; Four and half per cent. New Zealand, 1879 to 1904, 98. Adelaide wheat, per 496 lbs, ex warehouse, 51s 6d ; market quiet but steady. New Zealand wheat, none offering in the market, Adelaide flour, per 280 lbs, ex warehouse, 37s 6d. At the wool sales to-day, 10,200 bales were offered, making a total of 382,800 bales catalogued singe the opening. The tone of the sale was flat, and to effect sales lower prices must be accepted. The Board of Trade returns of imports for last • month show an increase of L 2,781,-250 as compared with last year, and export* an increase of L 750,000 as compared with the same period. Jnne 8.
An official statement has beejj pjib.lished to the effect that the Government has decided to abolish flogging in the army and pavy from next year. Washington, June 8.
General Grant's prospects of being again elected President; of America are now improving. DIRECT AO:-. I'R ALT A'--(BETTTER'S TELEGRAM PER PRESS ASSOCIATION. Sydney, June 8.
The schooner River Tamar has arrived from Samoa, and brings the following news ; Her Majesty's Corvette Danae, 12 guns, has shelled two of the principal villages, which has incensed the Sainoans, who threaten to Bwarra §ajnpa City and massacre the whites. The Danaa rfiiijaips to protect the white population. June 9.
A ballot has been taken amongst the miners on the proposals submitted by Mr. Jjloyd for settlement of the strike. The men have, howeyer, rejected the compromise, and the strike continues. A man has been arrested at Tunjuf; pn suspicion of being Joseph Byrnes, the bushranger. He has been remanded for identification by the police. Melbourne, June 9.
The debate on the Reform Bill in the Assembly still continues, and it is not expected to close this week, Sailed—Rotorua, for New Zealand,
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Oamaru Mail, Volume IV, Issue 1302, 9 June 1880, Page 2
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