Bx Electric Telegraph—Copyright. [Ebdxbb’s Aobnoy.] THE HILL TRIBES DEFEATED. SOOIALISMIN LONDON. [Received 1.5 a.m. Jan. 18.) Calcutta, Jan. 16. News from Afghanistan reports that the Ghilzais tribes were again defeated by regiments of the Ameer’s troops near Ghnznee. London, Jan. 17. Large bodies of Socialists attended Church at Battersea, St. Pancras, Bermondesey, yesterday, and hissed when prayers for the Queen were read. (Special to Press Association.) London Jan. 15. Mr Gladstone highly commends the intention of Lord R. Churchill to en force economy. The Melbourne meat by the Gazoo is selling at and that from Sydney at 4d per lb. The first shipment of Texan frozen mutton and beef is realising 3£d. The German elections will take place on February 21st, but the success of Government is considered donbtfnl Austria is openly preparing for war. Recruiting is proceeding actively, while every effort is being made for the farther completion of contracts for military equipments. Prince Bismarck’s attitude has had the effect of inducing the French Chamber of Deputies 'to grant General Boulanger’s demands for extra war credits. Mr Redmond has been committed for trial for conspiracy. The Governor of Herat has been ac cused of favoring Russia, and has con sequently been recalled.
AUSTRALIAN.
