ENGLISH AND FOREIGN.

Temuka Leader, Issue 192, 6 November 1879, Page 2

ENGLISH AND FOREIGN.

London, Nov. 1. The Huascar made a gallant defence before surrendering. The Admiral commanding, two lieutenants, and many of the crew were killed. Nov. 2. Orders have boon given to'the Mediter- . ranean squadron, under Admiral Hornby, to proceed to Yolo. Nov. 3. Yakoob Khan, assisted by a number of his followers, .attempted to escape from Cabul. It is believed his intention was to lead opposition to the British occupation The plot was frustrated. Quebec, Nov. 1. The difficulty with the Ministry has been compromised. Constantinople, Nov. 1. An offensive and defensive alliance has been concluded between Servian and Bulgaria. Nov. 2. Sir A. H. Layard, the British Ambassador, explained to the Porte that the British fleet had been ordered to Yolo on account of Great Britain insisting on the promised reforms in Asiatic Turkey being carried out. Berlin, Nov. 1. The Prussian deficit, amounts to fifty millions. Paris, Oct. 31. The Government have threatened to expel Don Carlos unless, he forthwith ceases ail political demonstrations.

AUSTRALIAN CABLE. 'tT Mblbouenb, Nov. 3 A chemical mixture has been discovered to preserve butter in ordinary kegs for an indefinite period without salt. Nov. 4. Mr Berry has resumed office as Treasurer. Several arrests of promoters for using the Totalisator were made last night.