BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 2104, 19 December 1879, Page 2

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

[Reuter’s Agency.] Tichborne to the Front. London, Dec. 16. —The Full Court lias granted a writ of error in Arthur Orton’s (the Tichborne claimant) case, with the view of arguing certain points raised as to whether the Court was empowered to pass two sentences for the same offence. The Afghan Revolt. Calcutta, Dec. 17. — Telegraphic communication with Cabul is interrupted near Jagadabay Pass. Gough reports the tribes beyond Guudamak are obstructing the British advance. Further Afghan News. It is believed that the British are in position at Sherpan in strong cantonments, and with strong fortifications outside the Cabul Hills. The British troops in the entrenchments have been strengthened, and with ample supplies of material there is every reason to believe that their position is tenable pending the arrival of reinforcements. General Gough’s advance has been stopped by the hostile tribes. Rcinforcemcuts will be sent from Pcshawaur, where reserve forces are forming. Quarrels in High X>ife. St. Petersburg, Dec. 1C. —Reports are generally current of a quarrel between the Czar and the Czarcwitch. The latter demands Constitutional Government, which the former refuses to accede to. Assembling of the British Parliament. London, Dec. 16. —Parliament is summoned to meet for the despatch of business on Feb. 15.