BRITISH EMPIRE NEWS.

Hastings Standard, Volume XII, Issue 5846, 9 May 1908, Page 3

BRITISH EMPIRE NEWS.

United Pre?« Association. —Bj Electrio TMegraph—Copt right THE AFGHAN WAR. I .ondon. May 8. The withdrawal of the Afghan mullahs from border districts is ascrioed to the Ameer's influence. The withdrawal of British forces from Khaibar was due to the decision of the Indian Government. (Received 9, 828 a.m.) The Mohmands have been allowed until Sunday to consider the Britisii terms. MURRAY v. "THE TIMES." (Received 9, 8.27 a.m.) London, May 8. In the libel case Murray v. "The Times." plaintiff was awarded £7500. Stay of execution was granted on the ground that the damages claimed were excessive.

MURDERED BY RAIDERS. (Received O. 8.3 a.m). Cario. May 8. Raiders shot at and killed Major Henry Coapesmith. in command of the camel corp, whils searching for stray camels in the vicinity of Abinezio. MILE END GUARDIANS. (Received 9, 8.27 a.m.) London, May 8. Jame3 Calcutt, charged with defrauding the Mile End Board of Guardians by means of false accounts pleaded guilty, and was sentenced to six months imprisonment. SOUTH AFRICA. NATAL CONSCRIPTION. (Received 0. 8 27 a.m.) Durban, May 8. The Natal Defence Committee recommends a compulsory service of white mtn in the militia, between the ages of 19 and 21, providing a force ol 6000.