CABLEGRAMS.

Manawatu Herald, 10 December 1878, Page 2

CABLEGRAMS.

« (reuteu's speoial to pbess agency.) London, sth December. General Roberts has achieved a grand victory over the Affghan troops at Periwar. The whole of the enemy's guns were captured, and their loss in men was enormous. The British forces, in killed and wonuded, lost 100 men. Parliament was opened to-day by by Royal Commission. The Queen's spooch expressed regret that a ne% ceasifcy existed for surumouing Parliament so early. It id stated that the Ameer of Afghanistan's hostility had obliged the Government to send him an ultimatum, which, being disregarded, they had directed that an expedition should cross tho frontier. The speech also stated that the estimates are being prepared, and that after a suitable recess, general measures will be submitted to the Legislature, relative to the execution of tlio Berlin Treaty. I The immediate return of the Duch» i ess of Edinburgh to England is regarded as a peaceful sign* The Queen's speech, on- opening Parliament, will probably abstain j from reference to Home matters, but j will advert to the A%hau difficulty and tho necessity for a revised iron-* tier, also will indicate that the foreign relations of Great Britain in Europe are friendly. No amendment is expoctod to be proposed, but the Opposition will ino\e a subsequent resolution disclaiming all responsibility for the war. The Caledonian Bank is now in liquidation. Tho other banks are j paying their deposits. The Liberal leaders have decided to move no amendment to tho address iv reply to Her Majesty's speech. Instead of this they will introduce a motion censuring the policy of the Government, but not refusing supplies.