CABLEGRAMS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 7889, 3 June 1887, Page 2

CABLEGRAMS

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THE AFGHAN REVOLT.

Calcutta, June 1. ; (Received June 2, at 7.15 p.m.) Latest advices from Afghanistan report that the rebels in the Candahar district have tendered their submission to the Ameer. ; THE STRIKES IN BELGIUM • _ • Bbussels, June 1. Ine colliery strikes which have extended throughout the country show- signs ■of collapsing. In many instances miners''havereturned to their work. THE CROWN PRINCE'S ILLNESS. London, June 2. (Received June 3, at 11.5 a.m.) Dr Mackenzie, the eminent specialist in throat diseases, will pay a further visit to Berlin on Sunday next in order to again examine the Crown Prince's throat, as anxiety is still felt regarding the Prince's condition. (SrECTAL TO PKESS ASSOCIATION.) CHARGE OF MURDER AT SKA. . June 1. (Received June 2, at 9 p.m.) The captain, mates, and one seaman of the ship Lady Douglas have been committed for trial on a charge of killing Hassan, a Malay seaman, on the voyage from Shark Bay, Western Australia, to London. The defence was that Hassan by certain actions had imperilled the safety of the ship. A PEREMPTORY DEMAND. The Comte de Auny, French Consulgeneral in Egypt, threatens to demand his passport unless the Khedive promptly appoints a French successor to Judge Sarzeakd. . A REBEL VICTORY. The Ghilzais claim to have severely defeated the Ameer's troops on the 16th of May. , - ........ A NEW COMPANY. . The Australian Gas Company, Sydney, are applying for £300,000 at 5 per cent. The minimum is fixed at 103, and tenders will be opened on the 7th inst. ENGLISH PREPARATIONS. Russia states that England has fortified Herat to withstand a 90-days' siege. NEW GUINEA. The Rev. W. G. Laws, a member of the New Guinea Mission, writes discouragingly to the Times of the prospects of the islands. He urges that a protectorate would suffice if Mr Douglas, the High Commissioner, was I invested with full powers. THE FRENCH CABINET FORTIFIES. M. Rouvier, the French Premier, has secured a strong vote of confidence in the Chamber of Deputies, the "Right" and Moderates supporting it. THREATS BY THE DYNAMITARDS. The Rossa faction are soliciting money for what they term a " pyrotechnic display for Jubilee Day." JHANLAN DISSATISFIED. / June 2. (Becelved June 3, at 1.55 a.m.) ■ Hanlan intends challenging Gaadaur to another match. , . , A NEW SHARE ISSUE. The Australian Mortgage, Land, and1 Finance Company will issue 20,000 shares which will only be allotted amongst the present shareholders.