LATE CABLE NEWS.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 2484, 7 March 1881, Page 2

LATE CABLE NEWS.

[By Telegraph.] (Per Ringarooma at the Bluff.) [“ Age ” Special.] London, Feb. 22. An animated debate has taken place in the French Chamber of Deputies over the foreign policy adopted by the Ministry. The Government were condemned for having encouraged Greece in the attitude she had taken in maintaining her demands upon Turkey for the cession of territory. Special reference was made to the course adopted by Gambctta. Gambetta, in a powerful speech, repudiated the charge of having coquetted with Greece, or having given any assurances of French support to her claims. His statements were challenged and a stormy scene ensued. Intelligence received from the gold coast concerning the advance of the Ashantees is of a disquieting character. The number of the Ashantee army is stated to be about 90,000. Instructions have been given to despatch reinforcements to the Cape Coast Castle, and meantime the British will act strictly on the defensive. Feb. 24 The proposal to hold an International Exhibition at Hew York in 1883 hangs fire. A site has been secured in a wood in the immediate vicinity of the city, but the public have not responded to the scheme by raising the necessary funds. General Grant, late President, in an address delivered on the subject has expressed great regret at the apathy displayed, and appeals to the people qf> of the United States to do their utmost’ to successfully carry out the project. The authorities of the University of Cambridge have resolved upon extend ing the privileges of the University to women. Hitherto females have been allowed to pass examinations in con-

nection with the University, and ob-* tained certificates, but have not been permitted to graduate. Under the newly issued regulations the restriction is abandoned and women can become graduates. Intelligence has been received of the destruction by an earthquake at the Azores. Several lives have been lost, and a large amount of property destroyed. _ ’ • Feb, 21. Under in dmor.ions from too Imperial Government, Cetewayo late king of Zu'uland, who since Ids capture has been kept in honorable confinement at Capetown, will be released shortly under conditions of liberty that will prevent his interference with the affairs of Zulu territory. The strike among the miners of Lancashire for an increase of wages is terminating. The employers have steadily resisted the demands made, and the miners after enduring much suffering, are gradually resuming work at the old terms.