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Thames Star, Volume VIII, Issue 2999, 25 September 1878, Page 2

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(Special to Pbess Agency.)

■ London, September 23. The British mission to Cabul left Peshawar oa Saturday. The Ameer's commanding officer at Kyber Pass forcibly prevented the mission proceeding, and it returned to Peshawar. The situation is considered serious. A portion of the garrison at Cyprus has been withdrawn, owing to sickness.

(Eeuteb's Special to Pjjess Agency.) The fciam. arrived at Gaile on the 22nd. The Tanjore left Galle for Australia on the 16th. [Eeuter confirms the compulsory with* drawal of the British Mission at Peshawar.] _^

Constantinople, September 23. Negotiations are proceeding between Eussia and Turl rey for a definite treaty of peace, confirming the indemnity, and regulating the commercial relations of Afghanistan. An envoy is seeking to induce the Ottoman Government to conclude a Eussian alliance. London, September 21.. The money market is easier. Bank minimum unchanged. Bank reserve iu

satisfactory position. Stock market stagnant. The market for Australian securities is slowly recovering from the late prostration. i

At the wool sales the attendance and competition were belter, 'and a renewed business. Withdrawals to date : 18,000 bales. The series closes on the 7th Octcber.

The wheat crop is not so large as anticipated.