LATEST CABLE NEWS.

Dunstan Times, Issue 896, 20 June 1879, Page 3

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOIIEIGN. (From Exchanges.) London, June Ist. Kansas, one of the United States, which in 1865 had a population of 865,000, has been desolated by a cyclone; Over 50 persons were killed. Her Majesty’s Indian troop-ship Serapis, which brought his Royal Highness to the East a few years ago, has been selected as the vessel to convey him to Australia next year. She will be commanded by Captain Davidson, R. N. The total number of bales sold since the commencement of the present series amounts to 170,000. Intelligence has been received at Valparaiso that a desperate naval engagement Jias taken place olf the Peruvian Coast/ at Iquique, between two wooden Chiliaft warvessels and the well-known ‘Peruvian ironclad Independence. All three vessels sank. Orders have boon issued by the Indian Government for the immediate withdrawal of the majority of the British troops from Jellalabad to within the new British frontier lines. The ratifications of the Treaty of peace between Afghanistan and great Britain wore exchanged on May 30th by the representatives of the Indian Government and Yakoob Khan. London, June 10th, Since the opening of the salts 235,000 hales of wool have been offered. Wool continues firm and in active demand, chiefly in greasy qualities, which rule ,$d higher; scoured has advanced £d to id per lb. June Ilth. Colonel Bendulph has been appointed High Commissioner of Cyprus. London, June 11th. Serious outrages in Ireland are reported. The movement is spreading towards the south-western districts. London, June 12th. Mr Gladstone has declined to express an opinion on Mr Berry’s mission, but said ho believed the deliberate judgment of the whole would ultimately prevail. An amicable settlement in Victoria, without resort to England, was eminently desirable. Obituary.—The Prince of Orange. Russia has presented several war-ships to Bulgaria, with a view ot establishing a Black Sea Fleet. The golden wedding of the Emperor has occasioned great rejoicing in Germany. A partial amnesty has been granted to prisoners arrested during the recent repressive measures. Further news from the Capo states that Sir Bnrtle Frere hart granted a temoorary constitution to the Transvaal Booers, .who wore satisfied with the concessions made. No important movement of the British forces had taken place, owing to the difficulty of transport. A raid had boon made into Zululand, and a- quantity of cattle brought in. Cetewayo’s army is reported to be mustering in large numbers. London, June 14th. The latest news from the Cape says that Isandula has been reconnoitred. No enemy was seen. The bodies of the fallen wore collected and buried with military honours. The general advance is delayed awaiting reinforcements. Constantinople, June The Sultan has confirmed th.e now Constitution of Crete. Self-government, freedom ot worship, and the levying and disbursement of taxes are concerted. London, Juno 15th. The total reserve in notes and bullion in the Bank of England is LI!),025,000. London, Juno 14th. At the wool, sales during the past week, late prices have been fully maintained, with a hardening tendency. Juno 10 th. An official dispatch has boon received from Lord Chelmsford, which states that the commissariat arrangements had been sufficiently organised to permit an advance being made into Zululand, and that it would commence on the Ist of June. Cairo, Juno 15th. A financial decree has been issued bytlie Khedive of Egypt, which it is believed will cause to ho immediately cancelled the protest raised by Germany on behalf of the Great Powers. London, June ICth. Tho Total quantity of wheat ailoat for Great Britian is 1,490,000 quarters. Hanlon, tho Canadian,-heat Elliott in tho sculling match for the championship and L2OO a side by 13 lengths. London, • June ICth. The National Assembly will move from, Versailles to Paris immediately. The Khedive has accepted tho proposals of England and Franco,

A violent outbreak of cholera linn taken place among the troops located at Kbybor Pass. London, Juno Mth. The wool market ia (inner Daniel Tallorman lias failed. Ilia liabilities are L 20,000.