CABLEGRAMS.

Oamaru Mail, Volume IV, Issue 1319, 14 August 1880, Page 2

CABLEGRAMS.

LATEST HOME ANP FOREIGN NEWS,

KKUTKH/S TEL KG RAM. PAR PRESS ASSOCIATION) London, August 12,

An uneasy feeling exists in Ireland, owing to six boats containing Fenians having boarded a vessel at Cork. They overcame the captain and crew, and stole three cases of rifles, which have not yet been recovered, ancl the culprits still remain at large,

In. the House of Gomroons, Sir Charles Bilke, Under-Secretary to the Foreign Department, stated that the various Great Powers had suggested the advisability of guaranteeing the Sultan the remainder of his territory, provided he consented to the conditions of the late Conference, England has accepted the principle.. The total reserve in notes and bullion in the, Bank of England is LI 6,250,000.

The match between the Australians and eighteen of Sunderland, at Sunderland, was commenced to-day. The Home tea in went in first, and were all disposed of for 79 runs. The Australians then went in for their first innings, and when the stumps were drawn for the day had lost five wickets for 91 runs. In the House of Commons, the Burials Bill has been read a second time. Mv. Gladstone attends a Cabinet Council to-morrow, as the prorogation takes place in a few days. August 13. A sculling match which lias been arranged between Lay cock, pf Sydney, and Blackmail fav Li 00 a side will be rowed on the Thames on October sth. The proposal which has been made to the various Powers that the Sultan of Turkey should be guaranteed the remainder of his territory, provided he consents to the conditions of the Berlin Conference, it is now announced emanated from Germany and Austria, and is believed to be the outcome of the recent interview between the Emperors William and Francis Joseph. Berlin, August 13.

A meeting has taken place at Isehel between the Emperors of Germany and Austria, when their Majesties discussed the present aspect of affairs in Eastern Europe. It is understood that their interview gives hope of a peaceful settlement of the questions now requiring adjustment.

AFGHAN WAR

(KgUTER's TELEGRAM PEP* PRJ3SS ASSOCIATION.)

Calcutta, August 12

News comes to hand from Candahar which shows that the British garrison in the citadel is not altogether inactive. General Primrose lately sent out several parties of skirmishers, who have made successful attacks on the villages of hostile tribes in the district around Candahar. Cabul lias been evacuated. Everything was quiet on the departure of the troops, The relieving force is now advancing towards Candahar unopposed.

DIRECT AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

i REUTKR'S telegram PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.) Sydney, August 13. Diamond kerosene, Is 74 to Is Sd per gallon ; Patna rice, L 24 per ton. New Zealand wheat, 3s lOd per bushel; oats, Is 9d to 2s per 401b. Tobacco, Raven's Twist, Is 5d to Is Gd per lb ; candles, D.R.J.'s, 6fd to 7fd. Melbourne, August 13.

ISfed Kelly has been brought back to Melbourne, the inquiry at Bpepliworth being finished. Adelaide, August 13,

Adelaide wheat, 4s 2d to 4s 3cl per bushel • flour, L 8 10s to LlO, with limited business.