BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 3159, 18 May 1883, Page 2

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

By Electbio Tblegbaph—Copybight. [Betjteb’s Agency.] [Received May 17, 1883,10 p.m.j Wool Sales. London, May 16. At the opening of the wool sales today the prices realised for inferior and faulty wools were rather lower than at the close of last series. Foreign buyers are operating more freely than during the February auctions. •ShippingThe Merchant Shipping and Underwriters’ Association report the arrival of the ships Unicorn, from Oamaru (left January 30th) ; Orari, from Wellington (left January SOtb). At Plymouth, the Orient steamship Iberia, from Melbourne (left April 4tb). Afghan Affairs. Calcutta, May 11. Intelligence is to hand from.Cabal' announcing that further fighting has occurred between the Ameer’s troops and Afghan rebel tribes.ff A desperate attempt was made by tbs Shinwarris, who were recently repulsed, to regain their losses,|but they were again severely defeated, their loss being estimated at fully 700 killed. sThe tribes who have hitherto refused to give allegiance to the Ameer, are now tendering their submission, and it is believed that the padfication of this kingdom will shortly be completed by the Ameer.