CALOGRAMS.

South Canterbury Times, Volume XV, Issue 2061, 1 November 1879, Page 2

CALOGRAMS.

EUROPEAN,

FROM OUR EXCHANGES,

London, Oct. 29. The Homcwerd mails via, feau Francisco wore delivered yesterday. Parliament lias been further prorogued till the 29th December, ‘Mr Pawoctb addressing a meeting of his constituents at Hackney, admitted that a reversal of the Government policy with respect lo Afghanistan i\as now Impossible. Ho eloprooated any concession to the Homo Rule part}. The Czar has determined to extend Russian influence to Central. Asia. 40.000 troous have been ordered to reinforce Te.i'ghkasoh.

News from Afghanistan states that a great force of Ghilzais attacked a Bri. tish hill fort, eight miles from Kandahar. After a sharp encounter the assailants were completely routed. Major tiartorious was dangerously wounded. Quebec, Oct. 31. The political deadlock, still continues. The Assembly voted for conciliatory measures. The Ministry hoped that differences will now be arranged. Athens, Get. 30. The Greek Frontier Commission holds its sittings weekly. Little progress has been made. Calcutta, Oct. 30. General Roberts has issued a proclamation announcing the abdiction of Yakoob Khan, and stating that the outrage on the Residency compelled the occupation of Cabul and other parts of Afghanistan, pending the settlement of affairs. A permanent government will be established, after consultation with Sirdar chiefs.