National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-08-31
FROM THE OLD WORLD.
Contradictory Stories From the Afghan
Campaign.
Ayoob Khan Apparently with drawn His
Forces From Bcfore
Caudoliar.
Favorable Reports from Go,

Favorable Reports from General Roberts.
LONDON, Aug 30--Gcneral Roberts In his
message TO Lord Harrington states that he
arrived at Kbeat-IGhilzai on the 23d. lie
had abundant supplies and could mako the
forage last until the 1st Of September. lie
would rest on the 2lth and start on the 25th,
and hoped to telegraph from Candahar by the
Goth.
General Roberts left Ghuznce on the 10th
aud had marched 1876 milesi in eight days. Ills
march had been unopposcd, he had obtained
plenty of supplies aud forage. and the cavalry
and artillery horses were In good order
During tho march one British soldier, four
scpoys and six camp followers died, three
Sopoys and five followers were missing, and it
is feared they had been wounded.
A Suspicious Retreat.
LONDON, Aug. 30-Tho British political
officer at Candahar tcleraphs OH the 25th as
follows: Tho country is quioting down.
Ayoob's force is reduced TO regulars aud a
small number of Ghazis. 1t is reported that
he wishes TO retreat to Garafand Girishk, but
is prevented by the Cibulee troops. Tie
siege is practically raised. A large quantity
of food was brought In yesterday"
Communication Threatened.
CHAMAN, Aug. 30.--A force of tho enemy
ing the Takht-I.Pul pass.
LONDON, Aug 3l.--The viceroy of Indias
telegram states that tribal gatherings threaten
the communications Of General Phayrc.
No Danger with nn "If"
LONDON, Aug. 31.-The Times has the fol
lowing from Calcutta: Kurrachee Is in a
very unsettled state, but no danger is feared
unless Caudahar falls or General Roberts is de-
feated.
Quiet Mt Cape Town.
CAPE Town, Aug. 30-Hon.. Mr.. Sprigg,
premier of the Cape ministry, telcgraphs from
Basutoland as follows: ~ have travelled
through the disturbed district without escort,
aud have had au interview with Letsea the
principal chief He has summoned the chiefs
and head men to meet next week, when mat
ters will be brought TO au issue. The excite
ment has subsidized"
Tho french JcSuits.
PARIS, Aug. 30.-,rhe newspapers announce
that the police will tomorrow visit the jesuit
| scholastic institutions throughout France To
execute the DEGREES against unauthorized con.
greeations. At tho Jesuit establishment in
Dion to-day the police found only one regular
priest, who is the new director of tho estab.
lishment, and one jesuit, representing the So
ciety in its civil capacity rs proprietor of the
building. 1t is believed that the police will
find all the establishments Of the society SINH
larly evacuated.
ROME, Aug 3o.-The pope has nssented to
tho proposal that portion of tho French
jesuits shall form q society for the propagation
of the faith in Central Africa
a German Political Bolt.
BERLIN. Aug. 30.-Twenty eight melber
| Of the reichstag auu landtaS have puLlishod
declaration announcing their secession from tht
national liberal party. They declare it to bt
their intention to uphold the political liber
ties already achieved freedom of commcrc,
and reform Of imperial taxation by the aboli
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