CABLE MESSAGES

Bay of Plenty Times, Volume XIV, Issue 1826, 16 April 1885, Page 2

CABLE MESSAGES

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LONDON, April 13

In the House of Commons to-day Mr Gladstone referred to the recent negotiations between Earl Dufferin and the Ameer of Afghanietan, and said they wero entirely satisfactory. Mr Gladstone informed the House that there' was a considerable discrepancy bettf eoit the British account and that forwarded by General Komaroff of the Russian attack. General Komaroff states that, finding the Afghans intrenched on the Russian side of the Kuhsk river, he halted some distance from them. The Afghans then menaced a reconnoitring company of his, and also occupied a height commanding the flank of his forces, refusing to retire behind the Kuhsk river when requested. The Russians have sent America an order for six cruisers of the Esmeralda clas3, and are endeavouring to purchase the steamers plying between San .Francisco and Honolulu. Two Rusaiau transport vessels now at Port Said have been ordered to proceed to A moor river, and are instructed to avoid all British ports en route. The Russian man-of-war Wladmir Monomach is believed to be in the vicinity of the Cape. The English Press assert that by his explanation General Komaroff convicts himself. It is currently reported that an agreement has been arrived at between the English and Italian Governments, by which, the latter country agrees to occupy the Soudan in the event of the British troops being drafted to India. Consols remain at 95. Market rate of discount, 2-£— - 1 per cent below Bank l-ate. April 14. The Europoan Press urge that Prince Bismarck should mediate in the settlement of the Russian difficulty. The Russian squadron stationed at Naples has been ordered to proceed to the Baltic. The ironclads selected to strengthen the China and Australian squadrons will be ready in May. Mr Murray Smith, Victorian AgentGeneral, states that the prospects of a peaceful settlement of the Afghan frontier question are very gloomy. The Daily News states that the troops comprising the various camel corps now serving in Egypt will be recalled forthwith.

Their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales and Prince Albert Victor left Dublin yesterday for Cork. A number of Nationalist sympathisers assembled at Mallow station, a few miles north of Cork, with the view of making a hostile demonstration. They were ejected from the station by the Constabulary on duty. They then assembled in the vicinity of the railway, and hooted the train on arrival.

A riot also took place at Cork hetween the Nationalist and loyal sea tions of the community. A number o: windows were smashed by stones.

One million and a half of the old Oriental Bank dividend has been deposited with the new Oriental Bank.

SUAKIM, April 13

General Graham reviewed the New South "Wales Artillery this afternoon. In addressing the force he complimented the men upon their soldierly appearance.

A difficulty has arisen concerning the submission of the rebel Arabs. The shieks demand for their tribes a guarantee that they shall not suffer on account of past actions, but General Graham, on behalf of authorities, is not prepared to give any pledges.