CABLEGRAMS.

Waikato Times, Volume XIII, Issue 1166, 16 December 1879, Page 2

CABLEGRAMS.

London, December 8.

Ayoub Khan, with twelve regitneuts,, has left Herat to attack Cundahar.

The French Admiral Dupcrre has been ordered to seize Yonquin, i Cochin-China.

The Seine and Loh*e are endangered by the heavy rains.

The Upper Thame3 is frozen, and the winter generally severe in Europe. A company is appealing to Ger man patriotism for funds to continue Goddefroi's business, and prevent its falling into English and American hands. The Revolutionary Committee in Russia have issued a proclamation confessing the attempt on the life of the Czar. They style his rule a deplorable despotism, and state they will onlyl eavc 'him in peace if he transfers his powers to an Assembly, elected by universal suffrage. It is rumoured that Herat will be ceded to Persia in return for equivalent advantages. The policy of dividing Zululand among the leading chiefs is proceeding. The British at Garidirmuk are suffering from cholera and scurvy. Large sums are being collected in America and forwarded to Dublin to assist the agitators. Colonial debentures are firm. THE WOOL MARKETWool. —The sales closed at an average improvement- of l-|d to 2d. The principal advance has been on superior greasy cross-bred, superior combing washed, medium and inferior washed, and scoured. 125,000 bales have been sold. 5,000 bales have been withdrawn during the past sales. 45,000 bales have been taken for export. Leather.—Best sides are worth Is Id per lb.

THE NW ZEA.LA.ND LOAN. London, December 11. The New Zealand loan was completely successluli- Tenders were opened today, when it was found that nearly three times the amount required had been subscribed. London, December 13. The New Zealand loan stands at 5-8.

SEVERE EIGfHTING W AFGHANISTAN—FOUR GUNS LOST AND REOOVEEED.

Calcutta, December 11.

Notwithstanding- the complete measures taken by General Roberts to prevent an outbreak from the hostility of the tribes, a general rising near C.abul has taken place. 10,000 Affghans, commanded by Mahomed Khan, attacked a force of British Cavalry and artillery going to join Macpherson's brigade, which was ordered to punish the tribes. The British made a desperate defence, but were compelled to spike four guns, which were afterwards recovered from the enemy.

The latest Dews' states that the fighting continues. -

The loss on the British side is forty. The Afghans suffered heavily. Calcutta, December 12.

The Vicrroy, on his arrival today, was twice fired at, but escaped unhurt. The would be assasin, who was arrested, was a drunken native. The matter has no political significance. General Macpherson attacked and dispersed the enemy, wlio captured supplies.