The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-11-27
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Serious Strike in Lancashire.
LATEST AFGHAN AFFAIRS.
National Associated Press to the Star.
Afghan War.
THE AMRER' TROOPS DEMoRALIzED.


LONDON, Nov. 27.-News from the Afghan
war continue to be of most encouraging
character. The forces of the Ameer appear
to have become thoroughly demoralized,
and to offer but nominal resistance to the
English army. A dispatch from Thul otfi-
cially confirms the report of the seizure and
occupation of Dakka. The inhabitants ex-
press no anger, and seem to he rather in
clined to welcome the English troops. 1t Is
also authoritatively stated that Pisheen has
been occupied by the English fGsces The
Hill tribes thus far have shown friend
ship to the English, and have manifested II
keen desire to turn against the Anleer, for
whom they seem to entertain no affection.
The action Of the Khan of Lalpoora, who
is an influential person, in submitting to
the English and Offering them his services,
has produced great impression among
the neighboring people. The Chief of
Lusbeyla has been offered position in
the English army as an officer and has
accepted.
CHIEF OF THE HILL TRIBES RELEASED.
LONDON, Nov. q. - A dispatch from
Lahore says the Ameer has released
Yakoob Kahn to General Roberts, held
as Durbar Chief of the Hill Tribes.
AN EXPLANATION DEMANDED.
The Russian Mission at Cabul returned
10 Herat when hostilities commenced.
1t is stated that England has demanded
an explanation of General Kautfmann's
offensive speech in presenting sword to
Mundshi Moha A4lned- Ii Hassam, TO be deliv-
cred to the Ameer.
Russia.
REPRIMANDING A PRINCE.
LONDON, Nov. GA Berlin dispatch
says: The Gar has reprimanded Prince
Dondonkoff Karsakof for his non-observ-
ance of the treaty of Berlin, and has ordered
him to withdraw from the candidature of
the Bulgarian Throne.
A dispatch from Bucharest says the Rou-
manian army have commenced the occupa-
ton of Debrudscha crossing at Ibraila.
Prince Charles was present during thecross-
ing of the troops
sKoBELoFF FOR ASIA.
LoNDoN, Nov. GA st. Petersburg dis
patch says General Skobelotf is en- route to
Central Asia.
italy.
SEIZURE OF DOCUMENTS.
ROME, Nov. 27.-An important seiZura of
Internatienalist documents has been made
at Florence
'a A TOWN COUNCIL DISSOLVED.
VIENNA, Nov. 21-The Town Council of
Trieste has been dissolved, it being suspect
ed that they were intriguing with parties
in Italy.
.t Great Britain.
WEDDING IN PROSPECT.
LONDON, Nov. 27.--Earl Carnarvon will
shortly be married.
BUTTS MANIFESTO.
DR.. Isaac Butt leader of the Home Rule
party, has issued a second manifesto.
TWELVE THOUSAND MORE STRIKERS.
Another great strike has taken place in
Lancashire. One hundred and twenty mills
are closed, and twelve thousand men idle.
1t is calcula ed that with tue assistance OF
the Trades Unions the strike will last ten
weeks.
GERMANY.
A STATE OF SIEGE TO BE DECLARED.
BERLIN, Nov. 27.-TlIe Emperor will re-
turn to Berlin OH the 9Th of December.
1t is believed the Government will de-
clare stale of siege under Clause % of the
Anti-Socalist Act
DUFFERIN PUFFs US UP.
New York, Nov PA special dispatch
to the World from Belfast gives a summary
OF a speech delivered esterday by the Earl
of Dutferin in that city at brilliant ban
quet offered him by his fellow subjects of
all opinions in politics and religion. The
Earl spoke most manfully of the country
over which he lately ruled, and expressed
the highest respect and esteem for the peo-
I Al.