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Ashburton Guardian, Volume IV, Issue 1005, 26 July 1883, Page 3

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[BKUTEr’s TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT.] De Lesseps’ Monopoly. London, July 20. tlie House of Commons last night Sir Stafford Norlhcote gave notice that he! would move a resolution that the claim: of Comte de Lesseps for a monopoly for the-construction of the canal through Egypt be repudiated in any parleying that may take place in future betweep , t the' British Government and the Suez (Canal Company. , Fatal Disaster. Telegrams have been received here, reportingthat a lamentable disaster occurred at Patapecp (sic). The jetty, while crowded .with pleasure seekers, and all, those upon it were thrown, into the water, sixty-five being drowned. [Received July 26, 11,45 p m.] Drowning of Captain Webb. New York, July 25. Intelligence is to hand from Niagara that Captain Webb, the well-known swimmer, was drowned there to-day. The accounts received state that he was swimming in the river below the falls when he was caught in a whirlpool and drowned before assistance could reach him. Deported Death of Cetewayo. Capetown, July 25 'Telegrams have been received here reporting that Cetewayo was killed in the battle recently fought at Ulundi with Usebepu.' The announcement, however, requires confirmation.