TELEGRAMS.

Temuka Leader, Volume 2, Issue 140, 26 April 1879, Page 2

TELEGRAMS.

ENGLISH AND FOREIGN. London, April 21. News from Capetown, dated Bth April, states that Lord Chelmsford reached Gungholora on 6th. His troops encountered a large force of Zulus on the 2nd. A severe engagement ensued. Twelve hundred were killed. The British loss is not stated. April 22. After relieving Ekowe, Lord Chelmsford returns to Gnrgelova, and abandons Ekowe as a military position. An entrenched camp between Tugala and Port Durnford will be established. The House of Commons assented to the introduction of a Ministerial Bill for allowing Banks of unlimited liability to register with reserved liability. Capetown, April 18. Lord Chelmsford defeated 11,000 Zulus and relieved Ekowe, wflero Colonel Pearson was entrenched. Colonel Wood gained a brilliant victory Kumbula. The transport Clyde was wrecked. All hands were saved. London, April 22. • A heavy snow storm impedes Afghan operations. An outbreak has taken place in Crete. Cape Town, Bth.—Lord Chelmsford’s camp at Gungholora was repeatedly attacked by 11,000 Zulus at daybreak on the 3rd. They were repulsed with heavy loss. Lord Chelmsford relieved Ekowe on the night of the 4th. The total British loss was 220. Ekowe has been evacuated. Colonel Pearson is returning to Tergela. The Boers threaten to invest Pretoria and retain Sir Bartle Frere unless their demand is granted. It is believed that Cetawayo has fled. AUSTRALIAN NEWS. Sydney, April 23. The Legislative Council have thrown out the Chinese Immigration Regulation Bill. The influx of Chinese continues. Eight hundred arrived in Sydney in four weeks. April 24. Four hundred carpenters employed on the Exhibition buildings have struck for 12s per eight hours. The Government firmly refuse to advance the rate of wages saying that if necessary they will use canvas. "Six hundred carpenters are now wanted at 10s 6d per eight hours. Adelaide wheat is declining. Melbourne, April 23, The Kelly sympathisers were liberated yesterday. The scarcity of water in Victoria is severely felt.