CABLEGRAMS.

Oamaru Mail, Volume IV, Issue 927, 5 April 1879, Page 2

CABLEGRAMS.

LATEST HOME AND FOREIGN NEWS. (special to press association.) London, March 31. An extensive revolution has broken out in Burmah, and matters wear a serious aspect. (nKL'TUn's TELEGRAM, I'iili PRESS ASSOCIATION.) London, April 1. The Standard states that the creditors of the Glasgow Bank have been offered eighteen shillings in the £, which they are disposed to accept. Arrived—Lusitania, at Plymouth. April 3. The Chancellor of the Exchequer, replying to a question, said that the mixed occupation of Bulgaria had not yet been arranged. The British policy was unchanged since the Berlin Conference. The Sultan believes that he will be able to prevent popular agitation, but in England great arfxiety is felt concerning the matter. Tenders will be opened on the 9th inst. for the 4.b Western Australian loan of LIOO,OOO. ~ In consequence of the disputed possession of certain mines the Chilian troops have invaded the republic of Bolivia. The President of the latter has concluded an offensive and defensive alliance with Peru, and has declared war against Chili. The Chancellor of the Exchequer made his budget statement to-day. It shows that the revenue for the past financial year was L 83,312,000 and the expenditure for the same period L 55,375,000, including the expenses of the Zulu war. The estimated revenue for the current financial year is L 83,000,000, and the estimated expenditure is set down at L 81,125,000. The Chancellor of the Exchequer said that he hoped the surplus would suffice for the Zulu war, and enable the redemption of L 600,000 worth of Treasury bonds. The budget proposes an increase of twopence in the duty on cigars. In the House of Commons to-day, the Secretary of State for the Colonies, when replying to a question, said that it is not yet intended to establish a British settlement in New Guinea. Sir Arthur Gordon, on returning to Fiji, will, however, reporton the steps advisable. The minimum of the Western Australian loan is fixed at 96.

Berlin, April 1.

At to-day's sitting of the German Parliament a debate took place on the proposal for German official representation at the Australian Exhibitions. The President of the Imperial Chancellory said that the action of the Government depends on the extent of the representation by tlie German exhibitors. The Government are not yet able to assent to the proposal. Bombay, April 1.

In consequence of the recent treacherous attack by hostile natives in the district of Jelalabad on Sandman's camp, a British column has gone to Fyzabad Charbagh. The Chief Commissioner of the British Burmali, at Rangoon, has announced to the Indian Government that he is anxious to protect British subjects from external turbulence, and suggests that the Internal Commission should give

effect i:i their remonstrances against the recent barbarous conduct of the King of Burmah. The Indian Government will consequently strengthen the garrison of British Burmah, but decided to maintain a defensive attitude, and refuses to allow a rupture unless brought about by other acts of opposition and insult on the part of the King. Caxctjtta, April 3. The British column successfully engaged 5000 Khaginis at Futtehabad, killing 400. The British loss amounted to 2 officers killed, and 35 j-ank and file killed and wounded. (SPECIAL TO MELBOURNE ARGUS.) London, April 3. The Select Committee has decided that the Attorney-Generalship of Victoria is a place of profit under the Crown, and Sir B. O'Loghlen has thereby vacated his seat for Clare. DTRECT AUSTRALIAN NEWS. (reuter's telegram, per press association) Brisbane, April 4. The Mayor of Cooktown has given a banquet in honor of Faven's exploring party.