CABLE NEWS

Patea Mail, Volume VI, Issue 540, 1 July 1880, Page 3

CABLE NEWS

(Reuter's Special Despatches to the Mail.) Russo-China War, DEFEAT OF RUSSIAN TROOPS. London, 29th. Hostilities have broken out between Russian and Chinese troops in Central Asia. The Chinese have twice defeated the Russians, who were advancing on Knldja. CATHOLIC TROUBLE IN BELGIUM. RUPTURE WITH THE VATICAN Brussels, 29th. It having been found impossible to bring about a satisfactory settlement of difficulties which have arisen between the Belgian Government and the Holy See, through recent enquiry into the educational system of this 'country, diplomatic relations between Belgium and the Vatican are superseded. RELIEF FOR MU BRADLAUGH. London, 28(h. It has been announced that Government will shortly introduce a resolution for permitting members of the House of Commons to make on affirmation instead of taking the customary oath. THE CRICKET TOUR. London, 28th.

The cricket match between the Australians and eighteen of Harrogate was commenced to-day. The Home team went in first, and were disposed of for 85 runs. The Australians then went in, and when the stumps were drawn for the day they had scored 70 runs for the loss of five wickets. WANGANUI LOAN FLOATED. London, 28th. The Wanganui Harbor Improvement Loan of £GO,OOO has been allotted at 05 to 00. RUSSIA AND THE PACIFIC. St. Petersburg, 28th. Vice-Admiral Lessov.ski lias been appointed Commander of the Hussian Naval Squadron in the Pacific. FIGHTING IN BURMAII. L’angoon, 28tb. A severe encounter has taken place between Burmese troops and insurgents. The latter suffered a complete defeat, and their leader was captured. CIVIL WAN IN BRAZILS. Buenos Ayres, 2Gtli. Peace negotiations were opened today between the authorities of this city and the insurgets, with a view to the settlement of the difficulties which brought about the rebellion. Peace negotiations having completely failed, the rebels surrounded the city, and summoned it to capitulate within twenty-four hours. June 27th. Peace negotiations having failed, fighting between the insurgents and National Guard was renewed to-day. PARTY STRUGGLES IN VICTORIA. Melbourne, 29th. Parliament has been dissolved, and the new elections will take place on July Uth. Official correspondence between the Governor and Mr Service shows that the former unhesitatingly granted a dissolution, ns ho, considers a settlement of the cpiestion of reform of the constitution is absolutely necessary. Mel bon me, Wed nesd ay. At a meeting of Ministerialists held yesterday, it was resolved to maintain Mr Service’s reform scheme; in its integrity, and to contest every scat in the forthcoming elections.

TAXES ON WOOL AND STOCK. Sydney, Wednesday. In the Legislative Assembly last night, new wool and stock taxes were carried by a largo majority. AWARD FOR WATCHES. Sydney, Wednesday. The only gold medal for watches at the Exhibition has been awarded to the Waltham Watch Company, America, INWARD SUEZ MAIL. Melbourne, 29th. Arrived —P. and 0. Company’s steamship Assam, from Gallo, with inward Suez mails, which left London on 2-ith May. BISMABK AND THE CATHOLICS. Berlin, 29th. The Gorman Parliament has adopted a Bill, hy a small majority, for mitigation of the Falk Laws, in the direction

of granting concessions to Catholics.

LONDON MARKETS. London, 29th. New Zealand wheat, ex ship 475; Adelaide flour, ex warehouse 365. Australian tallow; best beef 33s 6d; best mutton, 355.. Adelaide wheat ex warehouse 48s.