BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 2194, 31 March 1880, Page 2

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

[ RKUTK It’S Ac EXCY.] Jesuits Extinguished. Paris, March 30. —The official decree for suppressing the Society of Jesuits and expelling foreign members from the country has been issued. Another Afghan Rising. Calcutta, March 30.—According to the latest news from Cabul, there is a general {rising of hostile tribes around Kybcr Pass. The most important passes arc being held, and precautionary measures are being adopted b3 r the British Government. Severe fighting has taken place between Cabul and Gundamuk. The Kohistanis having clfcctcd a junction with the other hostile tribes, made a desperate attack on the British positions between Cabul and Gundamuk. Heavy fighting ensued, aftd the enemy were repulsed with great loss. The British loss was trifling. The liberal leader. London, March 28. —Mr Gladstone has recovered from his recent illness. A Home Rule Scrimmage. Dublin, March 30.—Since the arrival of Mr Parnell in Ireland, several speeches have been delivered at uproarious meetings. Last night, at Wexford, he made a speech which had a bad impression. When explaining his conduct with regard to the Belief Funds question the platform, was rushed, Mr Parnell being severely maltreated in the disturbance which took place. Defeat of the Chilians. Xcws has hecn received from South America of the resumption of hostilities between the Chilians and Peruvians. A severe battle has been fought at Mosquequa, which resulted in the defeat of the Chilians, who suffered a loss of thirteen hundred killed and wounded.