LATEST CABLEGRAMS.

Waipawa Mail, Volume 2, Issue 132, 17 December 1879, Page 3

LATEST CABLEGRAMS.

[Reuters Telegrams to Press Aoemct.] Losenojr, December 11. The New Zealand five million loan ha.* been completely successful. The tenders were opened to-day, and nearly three times the amount win subscribed. December 12. It is denied that the Empress Eugenis intends to go to Zuloland. The subscriptions to the New Zealand Loan amount to 12 millions. Allotments equal to 40 per cent, of the subscriptions will bo made at ft premium. December 13. i Vflaide wheat, 60* 6d per 4Mbl, «7S arehoaae ; Adelaide flour, 43s per 2W)lla, ex warehouse ; Hennessy's brandy, 125.: best Australisn beef tallow, 37a Three per cent. Consols The Times publiahcs a paragraph to the effect that the trial of the Irishmen for sedition will be abandoned. Keillor has been admitted to bail. Calcutta, December 12. Notwithstanding the complete measures taken bv General Roberts to prevent an outbreak, tlie hostility of the tribes ha* 1-een followed by a general rising near Cshol. A body of 10,000 Afghans, commanded by Maliomed Khan, attacked a fores of British cavalry and artillery going to join M’Plierson’a brigade which was ordered to punish the tribes. The British made a desperate defence, but were compellled to spike four guns, which were, however, after* ards recovered from the enemy. Tl»e latest news states that fighting continues. The British loss is unknown. The Afghans have suffered heavily. The Viceroy on his arrival to-day was twice fired at. but he escaped unhurt. The would-be assassin was a drunken native. The matter has no political significance. General M'Pbcrson attacked and dispersed a force of the enemy who had captured British supplies. The latest news from Cabul states that the British troops were attacked by the Afghans south of the Bala Hisari. The am-my were repulsed. General Roberts reports that a coalition of die tribes has to a great extent taken place. The British loss in the late engagement was 43 killed and wounded. December 14. After an engagement with the Kohistams they retired to the heights. General M l'beraon renewed the attack unsuccessfully on the 12th inst. Colonel Baker subsequently joined him, and their united attack was completely unsuccessful (sic) in dislodging the enemy. Paejs, December 12. There is great distress in France. The Senate and Chamber of Deputies have voted 3.000,000 francs for the relief of the sufferers. St. Petersburg, December 13. Arrests continue to be made in Russia in connection with the laU attempt on the life of the Emperor, including one person who had in his possession a plan of the Winter Palace. Melbourne. December 15. The elections will probably take place in February. Mr Berry will announce to-morrow in the Assembly the intention of the Government in the matter