LATEST CABLE NEWS.

Dunstan Times, Issue 901, 25 July 1879, Page 2

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

London, July 3rd. A colliery explosion occurred atiJlantyre, causing the death of 27 persons. The English harvest prospects are unfavorable, the crops being partially damaged by excessive rains. July <4th. The Chancellor of the Exchequer, in reply to a question in the House of Commons last night, said that the estimated expenditure on the Zulu war was L 500,000 per month. The diplomatic correspondence in reference to tlie abdication of the Khedive shows that England and I’ranee have accepted the responsibility of financial administration in Egypt. July sth. Advices from Cape Town state that Colonel ixewdegate had cleared the country of the enemy between Edjtcjoye and the Spak river. It is rumored that a fortnight’s armistice would ho declared. The troopship Orontes with the body of the I’rincc Imperial on board has sailed. The arrival of messengers from Cetowayo at the British headquarters is confirmed. July 7. Later Capo Town news reports the advance of the troops from their previous positions. Colonel Howlands is advancing on Fort Chelmsford, and has almost effected a junction with Colonel Wood, who is likewise advancing. The reported armistice with the Zulus is unconfirmed, but offensive operations are suspended, pending the receipt of a reply from Cetowayo. A long and an. mated discussion took place in the House of Commons relating to the Government army discipline and drill. The Government yielding to the determined opposition of the Irish members to fl iggiug, agreed to its virtual abolition.

The estimated quantity of wheat afloat is 1,333,000 quarters. July 10th. Cape Town news to June 2tth states that General Crealock reached Fort Chelmsford on the loth. On the 20th a general alvance took place to the Umvolozi river, which was bridged by our troops on the following day with but little opposition. A report is current that another loan for New Zealand is about to be floated. The price of wheat is rising, owing to continued excessive rain. A serious deficiency in the harvest is expected in France. St. Petersburg!!, July 7th. NotwiDistancing the vigorous measures taken by the Government, the revolutionary party continue to issue propaganda to the inhabitants. Arkokriko, a town in Sibeiia, has been partially destroyed by fire, supposed to be the work of an incendiary. London, July 9th. The wheat crop has suffered considerably* in France, which will icquire the purchase of 500,000,0 )0 kilogrammes of foreign wheat. July 10th. The heavy rains have damaged the crops, and prayers for fine weather have been ordered in England. Latest news from the Cape reports that court inquiry presided over by General Marshall, is being held into the conduct of Lieutenant Carey.