TELEGRAMS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 248, 30 March 1880, Page 2

TELEGRAMS.

ENGLISH AND FOREIGN. London, March 24. Arrived—Weymouth, barque, from Now Zealand. The Royal Commission dissolving Parliament has been issued, in which it states that Engl and s relationship with Foreign Powers is of a friendly character, which is considered favourable for the maintenance of the tranquillity of Europe. It also hopes for a settlement of affairs in Afghanistan. March 27. It is announced that Prince Leopold will shortly leave England on a tour through the United States. The total reserves in notes and bullion in the bank of England is L 17,875,000. The Duke of Richmond and Gordon, Lord President of the Privy Council, has resigned that position in the Ministry. The Marquis of Hanington, made a speech at a Liberal meeting to-day, in which he reiterated the policy set forth in his recent manifesto. He further said that if ho returned ha would endeavour to establish European concert and would be prepared to use co reive measures towards Turkey, in order that she should introduce internal refoims. The Right Hon. W. E. Gladstone is severely indisposed. His illing; is caused by over work in attending electioneering. Authentic intelligence has been received with reference to the movements of the Afghan pretender, Abdul Rahman who recently crossed the river Oxusfrom Russian territory, and was believed to be arming at Balkh and Badakshan. Abdul Rahman has now joined the Turcoman forces under Mahomed Ali, near Akocha, 44 miles from Balkh, and presumably intends to descend upon

Cabal should an opportunity offer. The strength of It’s forces is not known. It is believed general Roberts is watching his progress, and it is expected that the British troops will seeme tin' town of ( ban" av, on the road t<> Balkh, in order to oppose Abdul Rahman, should he advance.

The Empress Eugenie, together with suite, sailed to-day for the Cape. Her Majesty the Qu h n left for the Continent to-day.

Paris, March 25. The French Government having resolved to prosecute repressive measures against the Jesuits, are about to issue decrees dissolving the society af Jesuits in France, and e.<p<*llm; al foreign mem hers.