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[from our own correspondent.] LONDON. Sunday. A reliable native reports having seen the bodies of British officers at Cabul. Nine of the British Resident's esoorfc escaped. Nhws from Afghanistan states that the unpaid native troops suddenly attacked tlie British Residency. The escort made a desperate defence, but the buildings were burnt. It is believed everybody pertaining to the mission was massacred. The British have re-occupied the Afghanistan Passes again. Major Roberts has been directed to relieve the Ameer. The Home Rulera' agitation m Ireland is causing great uneasiness. Their language on the public platform is most seditious, and calculated to provoke violence. The Press unanimously and strongly urge the Government to use repressive measures. The syndicate of associated banks are opposed to the issue of a new loan for Now South Wales, and it is probable the tenders will be postponed. The prospectus is issued for the New Plymouth harbor loan of £200,000, 6 percent., minimum 95.* The Greek currant crop is good. New currants are selling at 28s to 30s. The Governor of Quebec has declined his dismissal, considering it unconstitutional. Monday.' News from Afghanistan states that Major Cavagnari fell gallantly m defending the residency, the staff and all members of the household sharing the same fate. Nine Sohfcars escaped. Tlie massacre has caused intense emotion throughout India. The reinvasion is promptly proceeding and it is demanded that Cabul shall be dismantled as a punishment for the massacre. ST. PETERSBURG. Saturday. Disastrous floods are reported from several districts. -
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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume VI, Issue 886, 10 September 1879, Page 2
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