CALOGRAMS.

Thames Star, Volume XI, Issue 3512, 29 March 1880, Page 2

CALOGRAMS.

(Eeutek's Special to Association.) London, March 25, Afghanistan. Authentic intelligence has been received with reference to the movements of the Afghan pretender, Abdul Eahmen, who recently crossed the river Oxus from Russian territory, and was believed to be arming at Balkh and Badakhan. . Abdul Rahman has now joined the Turkoman forces under Mahomed Isa, near Akoocha, 44 miles from Balkh, and presumably intends to descend upon Cabul should on opportunity offer. The strength of his forces is not known. It is believed General Roberts is watching his progress, and it is expected that British troops will secure the town of Charika, on th'e road to Balkh, in order to oppose Abdul Kahman should he advance . . The impress Hugenie, The Empress Eugene, together with her suite sailed to-day for the Cape. Her Majesty the Queen lefb for the Continent to-day. London, March 26. The Duke of Richmond and Gordon, Lord President of the Privy .Council, has resigned that position in the Ministry. Thp M«jrqni«_«f Hartirigfon_.maHo a "speech afc a Liberal meeting to-day in Which he reiterated the policy set forth in his recent manifesto. He further said that if returned ho would endeavor to establish a European concer, and would be prepared to use coercive measures towards Turkey in order that she should introduce internal reforms. Gladstone is severely indisposed, his illness being caused by overwork and the strain attending electioneering. London, March 27. It is announced that Princ3 Leopold will, shortly leavo England on a tour through Canada and the United States.