LATEST TELEGRAMS.

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LATEST TELEGRAMS.

(per - pKeSs ' ‘ Wellington, Nov. 5. ‘ At the inquest on Joseph Searles the 'evidence shows)that death resulted from an overdose of choral, c A verdict was given in accordance, with a rider added condemning tlie reckless manner in which choral ; is handled and dealt; out, urging Government to place restrictions upon the trade in order to prevent such occurrences. ' :.. >. 71 ■’* •* ' Nov.' 6. The sea and wind in the Straits are unfavorable for completing the cable repairing operations. The steamer Agnes still lies in Worser’s Bay awaiting a favorable tide. She has 18 miles of cable on board, the condition of which is as good as new. l The conditions required to make a succe3ful job are that she should start from the White's Bay end, paying the cable out against flood tide, over the new route, which has been surveyed to avoid, the bad ground where previous cables have been destroyed through chemical action. "It is j probable the Agnes may have to remain where she is for a day or two yet. Graramstowm, Nov. 4. A survey party, surveying a piece of land at Hik‘tai, which the Crown granted 40 years ago, were stopped by a mob of 50 armed men and 30 women, headed by a Native Assessor, notwithstanding that the party were on a highway of the County road at the time. 1 * ♦ ■ (Rkutbr's and Special Tklkorams). FOREIGN. ‘ London, Oct. 25. The Berlin correspondent of the Daily News states that Russia is preparing to ■despatch two expeditions, one from Orenburg under General Kaufmann ; the other •drawn‘from the Caucasus, to be concentrated on Afghanistan to assist tribes against England. Other papers publish similar rumours. Oct. 27There is much discussion in the foreign Press relative to the form and object of the Austro-German alliance, which is generally believed to be merely defensive. In addressing a political meeting Sir M. Hicks-Beach denounced Mr Bright's remarks resecting the land agitation in Ireland, as calculated to increase ‘the widespread spirit of sedition. Oct. 28. In reference to yesterday’s telegram stating that arrangements had been made between the Orient and Pacific lines, whereby the two companies were to run Steamers fortnightly between London and Australia direct, commencing in January next, the companies believe that the /magnitude of the trade and increasing attractions of the Australasian Colonies for settlers and visitors justified the extension ot“the enterprise. The new service will retain.the name of the Orient Line, conducted by. F:. Green and Co,, and Anderson, Anderson, and Co., joint managers. The Marchioness of Lome has arrived from Canada. Oct. 29. The London Chartered and Mercantile Bank pays 3£ per cent, dividend for the half-year. / • ... There have been large withdrawals of gold for Germany and the United States. An immediate advance in the rate of •discount is expected. The homeward mails via San Francisco were delivered yesterday. Parliament has been further prorogued till th 9 19th December. Mr Fawcett, M P., addressing a meeting of his constituents at Hackney, admitted that a reversal of the Government policy with respect to Affghanistan was now impossible. He deprecated any concession to the Home Rule party. The Czar has determined to extend Russian influence to Central Asia. 40,000 troops have been ordered to reinforce General Tergukassoff. News from Affghanistan states that a great force of Ghilzais attacked a British Hill fort, eight miles from Kandahar, and after a sharp encounter, the assailants were completely routed. Major Sartorius was dangerouslv wounded. Oct 30. Three per cent. Cousols, 975. Total reserve in notes and bullion in Bank of England, £17,750,000. Wool market active. Sales opened today at Id. to lsd. advance on previous rates. Arrivals, 81,000 bales. Arrived —Alastor, from Auckland. Oct. 31. Best Australian "mutton tallow is now quoted at 41s. 6d. per cwt. Mr Frank Buckland, the eminent zoologist, director of the Zoological Gardens, is dead. Nov. 1. The ironclad Huascar made a most gallant defence before she surrendered. The admiral commanding, two lieutenants, and many of the Crew wet e filled in the action.^ Orders liave been given to tlie Mediterranean squadron under Admiral' Hornby to proceed to Voola. Paris, Oct. 31. The Government has threatened to expel Don Carlo? unless he forthwith ceases all political demonstrations. Calcutta, Oct. 29. General Roberts is storing five months* supplies at Cabul, and; is making preparations for hutting the troops. Oct. 30. General Roberts has issued a proclamation announcing the abdication of Yakoob Khan, and stating that the outrage on the residency compelled the' occupation of Cabul and other farts of Afghanistan,

pending a settlement of affairs. ! ' A 1 permanent Government will be established after consultation with tlie chiefs and •sirdars.' ,011 ’ (i u: "y ' ; 'w /i Berlin, Oct. 28. At the opening of the German Parliament a loan was proposed to cover the deficit rn the revenue, No allusion was made to foreign policy. 1 1 " • Constantinople, Oct. 28. Midhat Pasha’s resignation has been withdrawn. * ... . ■ . . NOV, 2. An offensive and defensive alliance has been concltided between Servia and Btib garia. Sir A. H. Layard, the British Ambassador, explained to the Porte that the British fleet had been ordered to Voola on account of Great Britain.insisting on the promised reforms in Asiatic Turkey being carried out.’ / 7 St. Petersburg. Oct. 31. Two Russian cruisers have sailed for the Pacific. Naples, Oct 31. Mount Vesuvius is agitated. The eruption is increasing. , ■■ ■•• Madrid, Oct. 30. The iron and silver mines in Almeria •are flooded. A quantity of ore was lost. An extraordinary waterspout burst over Malaga, damaging several towns. Quebec, Oct. 30. The Ministry have resigned in consequence -of the Governor refusing a dissolution. o Athens, Oct 30. The Greek Frontier Commission is sitting weekly, but little progress is made towards arriving at an understanding.