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■♦- London, October 18. At a Conservative meeting at Manchester, the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs justified the policy of the Government in reference to the Afghan war, and stated that the principle was defeat, not domination. Calcutta, October 18. An impressive entry into Cabul was made by the British forces. General Roberts has issued a proclamation stating that the city would be spared, but heavy fines imposed npon the inhabitants. A general disarmament of the city and suburbs would take place, and prompt measures would be taken for the capture of mutineers. Constantinople, October 18. The passes of the Balkans are at present unoccupied by the Turks because no formidable issue of the Bussian aggression was expected there, the occupation of Novi Bazar precluding Russian aggression on Turkish territory in that direction. If the rumors of alliance between Germany and Austria are true, the news will be hailed with joy by all valuers of peace.
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Manawatu Herald, Volume II, Issue 17, 21 October 1879, Page 3
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