BRITISH AND FOREIGN.
[Bet- Tuft's Telegrams.] -LONDON, Dec. 19. THilttonBest Australian mutton tallow, 39. •6d. Gaunt PamineThere is a serious 'famine in Silesia. Dec. 20. ■ Defence, Not Conquest. ___.t a Conservative meeting at Leeds, Sir Stafford Northcote made a speech, in which ho stated that the policy of Government was unaffected by Afghan 'affairs. It continues to be defence, not annexation. Dec. 21. . A Cheap Victory. Latest newa if rom the (Jape states •that the British troops have taken the stronghold oi Secocoeni. Two officers •were killed, and four wounded. CALCUTTA, Dec. 20. The Britisli in Afghanistan. General Gough arrived at Jugdulluk unopposed yesterday. Numbers of Ghiltfais were hovering about, but they were.a disorganised rabble. The other tribes are quiet. General Norman is rapidly advancing. Dec. 21. The latest intelligence from General Boberts on Dec. 18 reports all well and no further _igh ting. He ia remaining •on the defensive at Sherpar. He urges General Gough's immediate advance in light order, and 6ay« le will meet with no opposition. When reinforcements liaye arrived ho can settle Cabul affairs without difficulty. General Gough left to-day with 1400 men and four guns. The road to •Cabul is clear.
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 3651, 23 December 1879, Page 3
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