TELEGRAPHIC.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 2246, 29 May 1880, Page 2

TELEGRAPHIC.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN. [Reuter’s Agency.j Modern Heathenism in ZJansrcr. London, May 28. A ministerial Bill has boon introduced into the House of Lords by the Lord High Chancellor for the purpose of permitting the burial of Dissenters in churchyards and cemeteries without the Church of England service. The Peace Policy. The London Press confirm a repor, which lias lately been circulated to the direct that the Amecrship of Afghanistan has been offered to tho Afghan pretender Abdul Pahmnn Khan. The offer is said to have been made in consequence of Abdul Rahman’s friendly relations with the British Government, and in order to conciliate the Afghans and maintain the dynasty of Dost Mahomed. Garibaldi Awakened. Rome, May 27. Elections to the Italian Parliament are now proceeding, and Garibaldi lias chosen the opportunity to address a letter to the electors, in which lie severely attacks tho present dynasty, and declares that it is mining Italy. An Old Tub. Valparaiso, May 26, The ship Antipodes, bound from Sydney to London, which put in here recently in alcaky state and had to discharge cargo, will probably have to bo condemned. The Tea Market. Hong Hong, May 26. The opening prices for China teas at Eoo Choc are two taels above last year's. The quality is considered about the same as last season’s.