CABLEGRAMS

Inangahua Times, Volume II, 8 September 1880, Page 2

CABLEGRAMS

REUTER'S CABLEGRAMS.

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London, September 3. A combined fleet, of European war vessels has sniled for R;igusa. liegarding the fleet, Sir Charles Dilke, replying to a question in the House ofHomraons, said Admiral Seymour would command the naval squadron, bu*; would consult with the other commanders upon my question coming under dispute being of a political character. He believed, however, that no coercion would be required. Latest advices from South America state that negotiations have been opened between Chili and Peru for the purpose of term ; na*ing the war. England and France are mediating between the belligerents. The Marquis of Hartington, Secretary of State for India, replying to a deputation, laid stress upon the diffi" culty and inconvenience of retaining Candahar, and hinted that it would be necessary to evacuate that Province. Calcutta, September 3. New has been received from C'andas har that General Roberts has commenced operations for the attack on A you!) Khan's position at Mursnjib. Reconnoitering parties have be p n sent out by the British camp, and th y report that the enemy is at an entrenched position of great strength. General Pbayre, with further reinforcements, is continuing his march from Khojuh, without opposition, aud will reach Candabar to-morrow. Later. Intelligence has been received that General Eoberts w'th a large force attacked Ayoub Khan at Mursajuli yesterday. A desperate engagement ensued, but the enemy were unable to withstand the fierce attack made upon their positions. These *ere gradually abandoned and captured by the British. Ayoub Khan's troops fought desperately and made a most galllant defence, but they were ultimately completely dispersed. Tvvent-seven guns, comprising the whole of the enemy's artillery, were captured by the British troops. No' particulars have yet come to band of the lo?a of the killed and wounded and prisoner* inflicted on Ayoub. neither h the British loss yet stated. Melbourne, September 3. It is expected that the New Zea-

land exhibits for the exhibition will be very good. There are in all 600 New Zealand exhibits. A vessel, the name of which has not transpired^ has been wrecked on Cape. Otvvay, and completely broken up A portion of the crew were rescued, and search is being made for the other survivors. The Government arj continuing to make reductions in the public service, especially in the Customs and Lands departments. Many officials will be superanuated, including Captain Stan, dish, Chief Commissioner of Police/ Adelaide, September 4. Tbe Sorat*, which arrived yesterday from Plymouth and left during the day for Melbourne, ha 3 gone ashore at Cape JervJs, Kangaroo Island, at the eutranee of the Gulf of St. Vincent. The vessel is in a dangerous position, but the p-ssengers have all been landed safely on the island later Tbe Sorata struck on a reef a mile from Cape Jervis. She is still ashore, but is not making any water. All the passengers have been transferred to the steamer Woonga. Stdxet, September 3 For the Derby— Grand Flaneur, 1 ; Trevallyn, 2: Sapphire, 3 London, September 3. Tn tlie Hnuse of Commons to»day Mr Parnell rerprteo 1 (o (ho rejection by (lie House of Lords of the Registration of Votprs for Ireland Bill, ami again prop )spd that the measure should be tack*<l to the Appropriation Act. Mr Forsfer, Chief Secretary for Ireland, opnosed the proposal, but blamed the House of Lords for persisting in a course calcula'ed *o lead (6 a change in the Constitution. Sir Stafford Northcote protested, and sa ; d he was amazed at the langunge used. September 4. The American Hop Bitters Company have arranged to hold a regatfa on the Thames on November 22, and give prizs to the value of £1000. Trickett and Lnyco«!k will compete. In the House of Commons to-day Mr Parnell's motion, that the Irish Registration of Voters Bill, which had been rejected by the House of Lords, should be tacked to the Appropriation Bill, came again under discussion. After a further debate the motion was rrji>cted. Parliament is expected to be prorogued on Tuesday next. Mr Gladstone returned from his cruise in the Grant ley Castle off the coasts of Ireland and Scotland, and i> now quite restored to health. ?T. Petercbtjcgh, September 4. The Czir has arrived at Trinidad from St. Petersburg. It is reported here tosday that the | line of railway at Charkoff, in the Province of the s;ime, has been discovered to be comp'etely undermined. Caicutta, September 3. L'ltest from Canrlahar states that Ayoub's troops are retreating up the \rg.inab River. General Roberta's troops are pursuing them. September 4. Latest news from Candahar announces that Ayoub's camp has been captured, and be has fl •& to Khahbreez. His Heraties have fled to Helmund, and the British tronps are pursuing them. Several hundreds of the enemy have been killed. The British loss is stated at three officers and eighteen men killed, and 657 (nil ranks) wounded and missing.