The Afghan War.

Thames Star, Volume XI, Issue 3618, 31 July 1880, Page 2

The Afghan War.

TEE LATEST;

London, July 30. 5,000 Troops for India. In accordance with the decision of the Cabinet, 5000 troops of all arms have been ordered to proceed to India next month to reinforce the British army in Afghanistan. Calcutta, July 30.

According to latest news from Afghanis* tan there is great excitement amongst the tribes in the south of Candahar at the retreat of the British before Ayoub Khan. Desultory fighting is proceeding at the British outposts with detached bodies of enemy's troops. The men Under Gene* ral Phayre have reached Chaman From the Bolan Pass on .their way to Candahar, but are unable to advance until strongly reinforced, owing to Jtbe disturbed state of the country. Loss Exaggerated. Calcutta, July 29, Evening. Farther details of the engagement, between Ayoub Khan's army and General Burrow's brigade in Candahar prove that ' the first accounts of the disaster were greatly exaggerated. General Burrows and the chief officers of his force, reached the Citadel of Candabar in safety. No details have yet been received as to the extent of the loss sustained by the British troops. Calcutta, July 30. General Payne's reinforcements have reach Chaman. London, July 30. In the House of Lords Earl Granville, Secretary of State for India, made a statement concerning the disaster at Candahar, that though further details to hand were re-assuring, the defeat of British troops would most probably prolong the war, and it had been decided to send reinforcements.

London, July 29. Consols have further declined, and today are quoted at 96£.

New Zealand securities remain unchanged.

The market for Adelaide and New Zealand breadstuff's continues quiet and without a change in the prices.

Australian tallow is without quotable change.

The Orient Company's steamship Cotopazi, homeward bound, arrived at Suez yesterday.