CABLE MESSAGES.

Patea Mail, Volume IV, Issue 364, 12 October 1878, Page 2

CABLE MESSAGES.

[Special to Press Agency.] NEW YORK. October 3. The second innings of the New York eighteen closed for 98. The game was won by the Australians who have loft for Frisco. The Australians are now playing against eleven at Philadelphia. The first innings of the Philadelphian’s closed for 196. October 6. Australians v Philadelphia—The first innings of the Australians closed for 150; second innings of Philadelphia for 63. The match resulted in a draw. The Australians lost five wickets for 56. LONDON. October 3. A Cabinet Council has been summoned for the sth instant to discuss the Cabul Question. The total liabilities of the Glasgow Bank are reported to be ten millions. Assets unknown. One cause of failure was the lock-up of its capital in Australian and New Zealand land. Several firms have stopped payment in consequence, three alone totaling liabilities to throe millions. The>Scoteman says these failures are more disastrous than the failure of the Western Bank in 1875. October 4. In the Sculling Match for the Championship of America, 5 miles, Stanton beat Courtney after a close contest, Negroes at Santo Cruz revolted, took possession of Island, and committed murders and fearful atrocities. Mr Layard is expected in England shortly to confer with Government. The Daily News says the immediate movement of British troops on Cabul has been decided.

Andrassey retires from Chancellor-ship of the Empire. The remaining members of Austrian and Hungarian Cabinets may possibly remain. The Emperor has gone to Pesth to endeavor to arrange matters. October 7. Obituary—Lord Chalmsfortb. The Cabinet dispersed to the country after meeting on the sth instant. It is understood that no definite conclusion was arrived at in the Aifghan question, but that Government will supporttheGovernovGencral of India. Probably Kandahar and Jellalabad will be occupied before the winter.