CABLEGRAMS.

Clutha Leader, Volume VI, Issue 338, 2 April 1880, Page 6

CABLEGRAMS.

London, March 21. The Aconcagua, s.s., sailed from Plymouth yesterday with 250 passengers. March 23. In the House of Lords to-day Viscount Cranbrook, Secretary of State for India, made a statement regarding the present position of affairs in Afghanistan. His Lordship said that General Stewart, with a force under his command, was returning to India via Ghuzni, where a large body of the enemy is collected. At present it is uncertain whether the attack would be made by General Stewart in view of the recent offer of submission by the chiefs. New Zealand securities have further advanced. The s 'per cent, loan (1881---1906) is at 109 ; 4£ per cent, loan (1879---1904) is quoted at 98-£. March 24. The Times in a leading article expects that an equal balance of parties is likely to take place next Parliament. Arrived ; Weymouth, barque, from New Zealand. The Royal Commission dissolving Parliament has been issued. It states that England's relationship with Foreign Powers is of a friendly character,, which is considered most favourable for the maintenance of the tranquility of Europe. It also hopes for a speedy settlement of affairs in Afghanistan. March 25. Authentic intelligence has been received with reference to the movements of the Afghan pretender, Abdul Rahman, who recently crossed the River -Oxus from the Russian territory, and was believed to he arming at Balkh and Badakshar. Abdul Rahman has now joined the Turcoman forces under Mahomed Isa,'near 44 miles from Balkh, and presumably intends to descend upon Cabul should opportunity offer. The strength of his force is not known. It is believed that General Roberts is watching his progress, and it is expected that British troops will secure the town of Charikar, on the road to Balkh, in order to oppose Abdul Rahman should he advance. " • The ex-Empress Eugenic, together with her suite, sailed to-day for the Cape. Her Majesty the Queen left for the Continent to-day. March 26. The total reserve in notes and bullion in the Bank of England is L 17,375,000. The Duke of Richmond and Gordon, Lord President of the Privy Council, has resigned that position in the Ministry. The Marquis of Hartington made a speech at a Libeial meeting to-day, in which he reiterated the policy set forth in his recent manifesto, and further said that if returned he would endeavour to establish European concert, and would be prepared to use coercive measures towards Turkey in order that she should introduce internal reforms. The Hon. W. E. Gladstone is severely indisposed, his illness being caused by overwork and the strain attending electioneering. March 27. It is announced that Prince Leopold will shortly leave England on a tour through Canada and the United States. . March 28. Mr Gladstone has recovered from his. recent illness^ . . News Wpißeen received from South America tjt the resumption of hostilities between the Chilians and Peruvians. A severe battle has been fought at Mosquegua, _ which resulted in the defeat of the Chilians, who suffered the loss of 1300, in killed and wounded. Constantinople, March 22. Colonel Synger and wife, who were captured last month by Greek brigands, .have now been released. News has been received from Mecca to the effect that a religious fanatic has stabbed to death the Grand Sheriff of the city. St. Petersburg, March 23. On the occasion of the birthday of the Emperor of Germany yesterday, the Czar made a speech, in the course of which he said he hoped the present' satisfactory relations between Germany and Russia would be. maintained. ' ; Paris, March 25. The French Government, .having resolved to prosecute repressive measures against the, Jesuits,. are about to issue de- = crees dissolving the' Society of Jesuits in France, and expelling all foreign members. _. '■. March 30. .' lhe official decree for the suppression of the Society of Jesuits, and expelling of , foreign members from the country has been issued. Bombay, March 28. Intelligence has been received from Ca- ■ bul of severe fighting between that city and Gundamak. Vi The Kohistanis having effected a junction with the other hostile' i tribes, made.a desperate- attack on the British, position between Cabul andGfun-; damak:- - Heavy-fighting- enßued^bnt-'the enemy were repiilsecl with great losb. The British loss was .trifling:

„_ iA ; •■ ... •.. Suez, March 29. Orient Steamship.gompany's Liisi- ( tania arrived here" tKe day, .before y'ester- j day, homeward bound/ or * ■'""! " •:■ '>\ '" "J. "" . ■•'" DraLiN; : March ; 30."' bmce the arrival of MrParnell iv Ire-" land, several speeches havep)een delivered to uproarious .meetings. Last night, at, ■ Wexfqrd, ..he. made; a, speech which had a bad impression. . When explaining his conduct on the Re.liefF.und a ue S .tion r the platform was rushed, Mr .^arneil 5 being severely maltreated in the disturbance" which took place. "■'. ; ' : Calcutta, March 30. ' According to the latest news from Cabul a general rising of the hostile tribes' ai'oundthe-Kyber Pass is most imminent. Jhe Masses are being. held, and protectionary measures are being adopted by the Britisla Government. •