The Cabul Mutiny.

Thames Star, Volume X, Issue 3349, 16 September 1879, Page 2

The Cabul Mutiny.

It ia reported in Simla that Yakoob Shan has been assassinated by the fanatical murderers of Major Cavagnari. The Araeer wag besieged for several days in hii palace. He reio* lutely repudiated the treachery of the rebels. Cabal is completely in possession of the- mutinous soldiery, who hare sacked the city, committing outrages on the inhabitants. British troops are advancing by marches on Cabul, hitherto without encountering any resistance. , . , Bombay, September 14. The mutineers at Cabul have acted and are still acting without a leader. They are endeavouring to incite the tribes to attack General Roberts' flank it Satuegerdum, which was re-occupied quickly on receipt of the newa of the massacre.

No 1 hostile morement has yet taken place.

Letters from, the Ameer to Viceroy written subsequent to the massacre declared sincere friendship.

As there were conflicting accounts current as to his sincerity and attitude, the Indian Government were somewhat distrustful of the sincerity of his protestations.

General Roberts received instructions to ask him to prove his friendship in a practical manner.

The frontier is perfectly quiet, with no hostile sign. There is perfect tranquility at Candahar.

London, September 13. Best Australian beef tallow, 36s per cwt.; best Australian mutton, 37s 6d.

Shanghai, September 15.

A most destructive fire, extending through eleven streets, has broke put, which completely destoryed 991 houses, the bulk of which were, it is reported, uninsured.

Cholera is raging at Longquin, Macao Loo Choo. In one district alone 10,000 persons have died.