CABLE NEWS
RECEIVED LAST NIGHT.
(Reuter's Special Despatches to the Mail.)
The Candahar Disaster LATER DETAILS. Loudon, 10th. Despatches from General Burrows throw some light on the late disaster near Candahar. The attack was commenced by the British. The Afghan troops had a slight advantage at first, being posted on an advantageous position in over-whelming force, estimated at from 12,000 to 13,000. The British fought with characteristic bravery and determination, but from the immense number of the enemy, the general saw that the total destruction of his force was inevitable unless he ordered a retreat. This was done, and one-third of his men and a quantity of war material, including four guns, were saved. The battle took place on July 27th. Kailway Disasters. SERIOUS LOSS OF LIFE.’ London, 12th, Serious railway accidents occurred to-day on the Great Northern and Midland lines. Trains in both cases left the rails and ran down embankments. Several passengers have been killed, and many are seriously injured. NEW FRENCH COLONY. Sydney, Friday. News has been received via Noumea, that the native king, Tahiti, has abdicated, and that Tahiti has been created a French colony. EMPERORS IN CONFERENCE. Berlin, 12th. A meeting has taken place at Eschl 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 questions now requiring adjustment. GOVERNOR FOR FIJI. London, 12tb. De Voucx, who was Acting-Governor of Fiji during the absence of Sir Arthur Gordon, now transferred to New Zealand, has been appointed permanent Governor. STOCK FOR NEW ZEALAND. Melbourne, Friday. At the sheep sales to-day Mr Gardiner, of New Zealand, bought Adelaide rams at ISO and 120 guineas each; Mr Hall, of New Zealand, bought a flock of Tasmanian ewes. The New Zealand and Australian Land Company also purchased some high-priced rams. 1000 PILGRIMS WRECKED. London, 11th. One thousand pilgrims from Jeddah, bound for Singapore, have been shipwrecked in a gale off Cape Guardafui, all being lost except 21. Loudon, 12th. The steamer Jeddah, which foundered on the coast off Cape Guardafui has been got off and towed into Aden.
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Patea Mail, 14 August 1880, Page 2
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