CABLEGRAMS.

Temuka Leader, Volume I, Issue 99, 27 November 1878, Page 2

CABLEGRAMS.

[From Press Agency, Renter's, and ' Glebe' Special Telegrams.] Calcutta, Nov. 20. The British troops have advanced as ar as the foot of the Kapion, beyond the town of Thull, and have occupied that position. It is everywhere allowed that the advance will be unresisted. November 21. Kauffman, the Russian commander on the frontier, forwarded to the Ameer a costly s void and eulogistic address. The Quettah column pushed the enemy back from all his positions, and occupied Kushlak unopposed. November 22. The British troops attacked Alimusjeed, a heavy artillery engagement ensued, eventunlly the guns were silenod. On Thursday evening Alimusjeed was assaulted and captured. The force of all arms is advancing. London, November 21. The British have crossed the Afghanistan frontier. The military authorities have interdicted the Press from telegraphing movements. The Viceroy has announced that the chief cause of England's quarrel with the Ameer was the question of the frontier and his repeated insults and unfriendly acts towards the Empress. There are no grievances against the Afghans, but the British forces intend to disperse any armed resistance and occupy all strategic positions The Viceroy has promised the chiefs that their privileges would be continued to them, but any attempt to impede the advance of the British would be severely punished. The chiefs are satisfied, and have promised their assistance. A despatch from Lord Cran'Took justifies the policy of the Government, and shows that the Indian Government is in complete a.cord with tne Cabinet's system. The Afghan ultimatum is yet unanswered.

The British have occupied Kapatyanga fort, and udvynced within six miles of Alimusjeed. Alimusjid lias been captured, and the British ar 1 advancing. Alimusjid was stormed with the greatest gallantry. Majors Birch, Leinbrandt, and Fitzgerald were killed Forty sepoys were killed and wounded. The action was sharp ami decisive. The 'Tiiues,' reviewing the policy of Mr Berry, regarding his intended visit to England, advocates the Norwegian plan and condemns a plebiscite, and says it is improbab'e trial S.r Hicks-Beach will consent to such a plan. It be!i"ves that the majority of both parties in Victoria will accept the compromise suggested by impartial judgment in England. Twelve thousand francs was placed on tin' French estimates I'or the Sydney Exhibition. November 22. At n C.ibinct Council held to-day it was resolved that Parliament should be cilV'd together on December s'h. Adelaide wheat, 50s ; flour, LBS. The wool sales opened yesterday. Pri es have declined Id to lid ; fleece scoured, h\ to Id. The Alice Davles, bound to Adelaide, came into collision with the steamer Mersey, and sank. The pilot and four of the crew were lost. November 23. The money market is easier, and discount rates in the open market are considerably below the Bank minimum. The stock markets have recovered a firm tone. Consols are at 90^. The irregnbir and langor of the demand led to the withdrawal of 5000 bales of wool. The depression in value, compared with last series, is estimated at an average of from 8 to 10 per cent. The corn market is easier. New Zealand wheat, ex store, according to quality, 41s to 455. A coldness exists between Germany and Denmark. Difficulties are feared.