LATEST CABLE NEWS.
LONDON. August 2. Ministers have recalled Sir Bartle Frere from the Governorship of Cape Colony. Mr. Gladstone has had an attack of congestion of the lungs, with feverish symptoms, but is now progressing favorably. It is believed, however, he will be unable to attend the House of Commons the 'remainder of the session. His illness caused great excitement in England and abroad. CALCUTTA. August 2. The details of Ayoub Khan's attack on General Burrows, show 29 British officers, 400 British troops, and 800 friendly Natives killed and wounded. Ayoub Khan is quiescent now, and j has not taken any steps to follow up j his victory. ! General Burrows continues on the defensive measures and has brought his infantry to Candahar. The telegraph line has been cut between the Indian frontier and Cabul.
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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume VII, Issue 1086, 4 August 1880, Page 2
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135LATEST CABLE NEWS. Poverty Bay Herald, Volume VII, Issue 1086, 4 August 1880, Page 2
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