LATE CABLE NEWS.

Cromwell Argus, Volume XVII, Issue 831, 17 March 1885, Page 3

LATE CABLE NEWS.

London, March 9. Lord Loftus will remain in New South Wales until November. The Germans have pulled down the British flag at Victoria, on the Cameroons River. The British Consul has protested against the action of the Germans. March 10. Earl Granville publishes a letter announcing that the friction with Germany has ended, and an amicable understanding has been arrived at with Count Herbert Bismarck in regard to the Fnglish Blue-book on the Pacific. Count Bismarck has returned to Berlin. The French have sustained casualties at the hands of the Chinese at Furge-nun-yen, losing 300 men. In the House of Commons to-day Lord Hartington confirmed the announcement that the proposed increase in the British army would consist of 15,000 men. London, March 11. Parleying is still proceeding between England and Russia on the Afghan question, but so far as is known no progress has been made towards an amicable settlement. The Times to-day states that a collision is imminent, fresh Russian advances having taken place in the direction of Herat, and that Sir Peter Lumsden, the British Commissioner, has consequently been directed by the Government

to organise defensive measures to be pursued by the Afghans against the Russian advance, rhe Tlnwß further states that British troops from India have beeu ordered to occupy the Robat Pass, on the Hindoo-Koosh range, between Herat and the frontier. A proposal has been made to Parliament to grant £20,000 to the family of the late General Gordon, but it is being opposed by the Government. , ,_ ~ . Mr Benjamin St. John Ackers (Conservative) has been elected for West Gloucestershire vice Colonel Robert Nigel Kingscote, C.B. (Liberal), rcstcnicclt A° semi-panic has occurred on the Stock Exchange owing to the present political uneasiness. , ,„ March 12. The Times states that Russia has made a further advance into Afghan territory in defiance of England's protest, and a collision is now considered imminent. Sir Peter Lumsden, of the Afghan Frontier Commission, has been directed to take the necessary steps to organise an Afghan defence. The Afghans now hold the Robat Pass, and steps are being taken to fortify Herat. The Times trusts that the loyal enthusiasm displayed by the Colonies in regard to the assistance for the Soudan will induce an adhesion to the further offers made in case of their being required for other foreign service. ... In the House of Lords to-day Earl Granville in reply to questions stated that the Government have no information regarding the reported lowering of the British flag at Victor a on the Cameroons, by the Germans, and that he was convinced that Prince Bismarck s present attitude will prevent any trouble in West A A C number of the creditors of the Oriental Bank are accepting 17s in the pound in full satisfaction of their demands. 1 hey are now receiving 10s of that amount, and will receive the remaining seven shillings in September. It is believed that at least half of the creditors will accept these terms. . The Press generally are unanimous as to the popularity of the appointment of Lord Carrington as Governor of New South Wales. In replying to inquiries made by Mr v. vv. Chesson, secretary of the Aborigines Society, the hon. J. B. Thurston, Colonial Secretary of Fiii. rebutted the statements in circulation accusing the colonists in Fiji of perpetrating acts of cruelty on the native inhabitants. Sir Saul Samuel will give a banquet to -Lord Carrington, the new Governor of New bouth Trttbner and Co., booksellers and publishers, 57 and 59 Ludgate Hill, have presented 300 books to the New South Wales contingent for the Soudan. ~ _, . . r . , . The directors of the Australian Electric Light Company have refused to resign office. Lord Carrington, Governor - elect of JNew South Wales, sails for Sydney in October. Madrid, March 12. The Cortes have ratified the commercial treaty concluded between England and Spain. Berlin, March 12. The Norde Deutsche Zeitung has an article to-day on the relations between England and Germany, which is of a reassuring character. Cape Town, March 12. Intelligence is to hand that the British troops under Colonel Warren have reached Rooi Grand, in Bechuanaland, and hoisted the British flag thereon without opposition. Hong Kong, March 12. Latest reports from Formosa announce, that the French forces recently stormed the Chinese position at Kelung for five days, but without success. In the fighting which took place the French lost 240 men killed. Suakin, March 12. The rebels in this place are daily displaying increasing boldness. A large body attacked the British outposts last night, and in the fighting which ensued several British soldiers were killed and a number wounded. London, Mai*ch 13. Pacific assurances have been received from the Czar in regard to Afghanistan affairs. The Standard states that Earl Dufferin, Viceroy of India, has been warned to prepare for emergencies, and the Ameer of Afghanistan has been assured that his territory will be protected. The rebel followers of Osman Digna make daily surprises on the British outposts at Shakiri.