LATEST CABLE NEWS.

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume VI, Issue 890, 15 September 1879, Page 2

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

[fHOM OUlt OWN CORKKSI'ONDENT.]

LONDON. Wednesday. A strong force of British a-e advancing by rapid inarches on Cabul, regardless of insufficient transport, with the object of inflicting speedy and condign punishment on the rebels. The Russian army have simultaneously commenced to inarch on Merv. The Indian Government officially denies being forewarned of the fate of Major Cavagnari. It is proposed to appoint a successor to him, and it is believed thst the result of the north-west campaign will alter previously existing conditions between the Indian Government and the Ameer. The Prince of Wales is making arrangements to visit Australia and New Zealand, previously taking measures to provide for the contingency of the Queen's death before his return. The wool market is slightly improved ; 2500 bales withdrawn during the sales. 9578 bales have been offered to date. There has been a large attendance of buyers. The Victorian Ship-owners' Association state that the shipping to New South Wales exceeds that of Victoria by 33,000 tons, although it was equal a few yoars ago.

The Doncaster St. Leger was run today with the following result : — DOr 1 Ruperia 2 Exeter 3 Friday. It is reported m Simla that Yakoob Khan has been assassinated by the fanatical murderers of Major CavagnarL The Ameer was beseiged for several days iv his palace. He resolutely repudiated the treachery of the rebels. Oabul is completely m possession of the mutinious soldiers who have sacked the City, committing revolting outrages on the inhabitants. The British troops are advancing by forced marches on Oabul, and hitherto without encountering any resistance. The Imperial Government, contemplate adopting measures for limiting the borrowing powers of the colonies. CONSTANTINOPLE. Wednesday. The Turkish Commander of the army at Novi Bazar has formally protested against the Austrian occupation, though he abstained from using force.