LATEST TELEGRAMS.

Marlborough Press, Volume XX, Issue 1196, 14 November 1879, Page 3

LATEST TELEGRAMS.

(per press agency.) Wellington, Nov. 13. Thomas Young, a Judge of the Native Land Court, and late interpreter to the House, died suddenly this morning. The liabilities incurred for public works under the prospective five million loan are much greater than was anticipated, It is probable the Government will propose the gradual extinguishment of the present deficiency, instead of during one year. Canterbury Cup - Betrayer 1, Hornby 2, Templeton 3 ; time, 4mins. 7 secs. Kail way Plate—Maritana 1, Tim Whifler 2, Billingsgate 3; time, 52^secs. ; ten started. (Reutbb’s and Special Telegbams). FOREIGN. London, Oct. 30. News from Afghanistan states that General Roberts, instructed by the Viceroy of India, has issued a proclamation announcing that AfFghanistan. has been permanently placed under the administration of the British, who will occupy the principal cities and strongholds. General Roberts will act temporarily as Military and Civil Commissioner of AfFghanistan, supported at |Cabul by a large body of troops. Several Indian regiments will reinforce the troops at Cabul, Candahar, and Jellalabad. The announcement has •created a profound impression on the Continent of Europe. India generally approves. General Roberts has discovered that the massacre of the Embassy was inspired hy [powerful advisers of the Ameer, but that Yakoob was not implicated. He will arraign the Ameer’s Minister's before •a Military Court for complicity in the massacre. Nov. 3. Yakoob, the late Ameer, assisted by a number of his followers, attempted to make his escape from Cabul. It is believed to have been his intention to head the opposition to the British occupation. The plot, however, was frustrated. The Cabinet are discussing the transfer of AfFghanistan to Persia, the Shah ceding Ormuz to England. A Vienna telegram states that it is believed that a refusal of the Porte to execute the promised reforms in Asia Minor, would be followed by the deposition of the Sultan in favor of his brother, under the control of the great Powers. A financial coup in Turkey is impending. The Porte, it is asserted, intends raising a loan on the security of the Customs' revenue, ignoring previous mortgages. Nov. 4. The Sultan promises to fulfil engagements in Asia Minor. Advices from the Colonial Labour Market, have stopped the emigration of Durham miners. Nov. 5England’s ultimatum respecting the Asiatic reforms has completely staggered the Turkish Government. The Porte now promises Sir A. Layard a strict compliance with the terms of the Anglo-Turkish Convention. Germany, France and Austria have expressed their approval of England’s firmness. Mr Shaw, the member for Cork, has strongly denounced Air Parnell’s violence, and his conduct in stirring up Irish agitation. Nov. 6. At a Liberal meeting at Grantham, the Right Hon. Robert Lowe condemned the policy of the Government, and stated that if the Liberal party returned to power, they would resume their former policy. Musurus Pasha, the Turkish Ambassador, has asked Lord Salisbury to explain the presence of the British fleet at Vourla, .and the menacing attitude of the British Government. The bank rate of discount is quoted at three per cent. Stocks of all kinds are buoyant. The railway traffic returns are rapidly improving. Trade is generally reviving.. Nov. 7. In consequence of the representations made to the Government by the Turkish Ambassador, promising immediate execution of reforms in Asia, the dispatch of the fleet to Vourla has been countermanded. It is rumored that negotiations have been opened between the English and Russian Governments with the view of settling Anglo-Russian relations in Central Asia, and arranging the limits of their respective influences. Rumors are current, but unconfirmed, of the imminent dissolution of Parliament. The wages of the Cleveland surfacemen O have been raised 10 per cent. The Board of Trade returns of exports for the last month shows a decided improvement ; the increase over the previous month being £437,500. There have been heavy floods in Jamaica, attended with loss of life and great damage to crops. Nov. 8. The Somersetshire arrived at Plymouth to-day. Sir Garnet Wolseley has gone to Secoccini's country, and has notified to him that he will make war against him if he refuses to submit. Berlin, Nov. 7. Bismarck is laid up with a severe attack of rheumatism. The rumors of serious danger were greatly exaggrated. Constantinople, Nov. 4. The Porte has declared its intention to execute all reforms embodied in the Berlin treaty. There is great excitement in Stamboul

at the action of England regarding Turkish reforms in Asia Minor. St. Petersburg. Nov. 5. Count Schovaloff, the Russian Ambassador in London, has been recalled. New York, Nov. 5. The State elections have been carried by the Republicans in the Northern States by an increased majority. Cornell has been elected Governor of the State of New York. Calcutta, Nov. 6. The Ghilzai tribes continue hostilities. They have made additional attacks on the British forces, but all of them have been unsuccessful. Nov. 8. The British forces at Jellalabad and Cabul have joined hands, and are holding communication with one another.