The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-09-27
have been blown outIin various parts of
Scotland, rendering thousands of men

have been blown outIin various parts of
Scotland, rendering thousands of men
idle
Cargo OF English Pig Iron for America.
WEST HARTLEPooL,l Sept. 15.-The first
full cargo of pig iron sent to America in
eight years will be despatched this week.
Why Slavery Is Tolerated Ina Cuba.
MADRID Sept. ia liberal newspaper
says that the government would have
submitted bill abolishing slavery in
Cuba forthwith, but it was feared that se-
rious trouble to agriculturists would ensue
from lack of laborers.
The Difficulty Of Capturing King cete-
LONDON, Sept. IA dispatch from
Durham says that much doubt exists as to
whether King Cetewayo will be caught
or not. Sir Garnet Wellesley has in
formed the chiefs that on the capture of
the king their peace and prosperity will
depend, and that the districts affording
him shelter would be punished by the
burning of their kraals. A correspon-
dent at Ulundi states that the system of
burning kraals must force Cetewayo to
yield or die.
Parole Backed for ths Czarewitch Stakes.
LONDON, Sept. 15.-Parole is largely
backed at 20 to for the Czarewith stakes,
on Oct. 7th.
Is the Amcer True to the British
The military correspondent of the
Times says that it is difficult in the face
of the overwhelming evidence to the
contrary to believe that Yakoob Khan
played the honorable part in the recent
shameful deeds at Cabul. 1t is significant
that Major Cavagnari's principal native
assistant is believed to have died short
time before the outbreak under suspi-
cious circumstances. Being an Afghan
and well acquainted with the workings
of the oriental court, his presence in the
British residency was dangerous to those
plotting the outbreak.
Yakoob Khan Talks Loyalty.
LONDON, Sept. I5.-Yakoob Kahn has
sent another letter to Ali Kehl, expi ess-
ing his deep grief and distress at the re-
cent events. He says he has confidence
in the British government and announces
his intention to punish the offenders.
Forty officers and over 100 men leave
Queenstown promptly to engage in oper-
ations against Afghanistan.
Emperor William snubbed by the Pco-
pie of Strausburg.
STRAUsBuRG, Sept 19-Upon the entry
into this city of the Emperor of Ger
many, shops were closed and multitude
of houses closed their shutters. Only off,
cial buildings We're profusely decorated.
The German-speaking inhabitants formed
the bulk of the crowd in the streets.
Though the French speaking element in
Strausburg is still very strong, French
newspapers have become more outspoken
concerning Alsace-L Lorraine. The inhab-
itants have become much more estranged
from Germany than they were two years
ago, when the Emporer visited Straus.
burg and met with comparatively cor.
dial reception.
Saving sunken Vessel.
An iron shield has been successfully Sc
cured over the fracture in the side of the
sunken ironclad Grosser Kurfatra, and
there is now every probability of raing
her.
The Capture of Cetewayo.
LONDON, Sept. ia correspondent al
Cape Town telegaaphs that Cetewayo had
| twenty three followers when captured
A dispatch from Cape Town says thai
Sir Garnet Wellesley hopes that ChieI
Secoconi will yield without fighting, but
those on the spot say that it is doubtful
as it is known that he has lately only
| with difficulty been dissauded, after a five
hours council, from numbering two off
| GERS sent to treat with him concerning
| prisoners. Details of the capture of Kin,
Cetewayo show thatwhile ne was bein,
watched on one side by Lord Clifford and
some scouts, Major Marter with detach
ment OF the lst dragons approached from
the other. Lord Clifford, whose presenc
was unknown to the King, intended t.
defer the attack until nightfall, so as t,
prevent the King from escaping in th
dense brush. Cetewayo had caught
glimpse of Dragons, but thought that il
consequence of the bad condition of tin
ground they could not approach quietly
Major Marter, however, directed the re
moyal of all noisy accoutrements and sen
the native contingent ahead. These SUI
rounded the kraal where the King ha
taken refuge, and Major Marter then rod
up and called to Cetewayo to come out G
his tent end the King after some parle
complied. He preserved dignifed de
meanor and asked to be shot
Affairs in Afghanisfan.
LONDON, Sept. 2l.-The Indian offic
J confirms the report of an outbreak at He
rat on the 9TH inst. Special dispatche
, state that the troops of the garrison plur
dered and burned the governors hous
and murdered the commanding genera
f who was friend and supporter of til
ameer. The affair throws suspicion o
! the loyalty of Ayoob Khan, q brother {
the ameer. A special dispatch from Ii
, hore says that the Afghan tribes occupy
t ing Jundamak threaten Dukka. The Cl
bul rebels are levying forced loans @
merchants.