CABLE NEWS.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume V, Issue 1317, 31 July 1884, Page 3

CABLE NEWS.

1 LAtfeST FROM fcUROPF. [BIVTIb’k TBLKGKAUB —COPTRIOHT.I Federation Conference. London, July 29. .The lust meeting of the Conference organised to discuss the advisability of Imperial Federation was held to-day. There was present a large representative attendance of colonial and English delegates. Mr W. E. Forster, late Chief Secretary for Ireland, was appointed Chairman, and in his opening speech urged that the federation of the British Empire should be carried oUt on a principle of perfect equality. Mr W. H. Smith, M.P., moved a resolu. tion setting forth that federation was essential to thepermanept unity of the empire, EatTHosebery seconded the motion; but said that he was dot in &vor of any interference with the local autonomy of the various parts of the empire. His Lordship suggested that i colonial delegates should sit in the House.'Of Lords. Mr Stanhope, M.P*j moved that a Society be formed for the - furihe'taufe of the objects of thje Comer? emoe» After discussion both resolutions wop-adopted, and it was decided to ' appoint a’Copnmittee, with Mr Roister ' as Chairmah.tb carry out the decision ‘ ", faM J, * ■ .

> Egyptian Conference. i The Egyptian Conference met again » to-day, but further adjourned until 1 Thursday next. Flipping. Arrived, in the Channel, ship Wellington, from Lyttelton (May ist) with a cargo of frozen mutton. Osman Digna. Cairo, July. 29. The rumor regarding the death of the rebel chief, Osman Digna, which was circulated here yesterday, has been officially denied. (Received July 30, 1 p.m.) General Gordon. Gaiko, July 23. A report is now current that Gordon has been able to advance from Khartoum, and having defeated the rebels and on the line of march northwards, has reached Berber and occupied it. Langson Outrage. Paris, July 30. Li Fong Pao, the Chinese Ambassador, has appealed to M. Ferry, to prolong the time fixed by the French Government for China to meet the demand for indemnity in connection with the Langson outrage. M. Ferry has refused Li Fong Pao’s request, and the respite granted by France expires on Friday next. Egyptian Finances. London, July 30. to the European Conference on the Egyptian question have reported that it has been agreed that there should be a temporary reduution at the rate of ten per cent, on coupons payable for interest on Egyptian loans, with a view to meet existing financial difficulties. AUSTRALIAN. (REUTER’S TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT.) Shipping. Melbourne, Yesterday. Sailed, yesterday afternoon The Dnion steamship Ringarooma, for the Bluff. ' [Received July 31, 1 p.m.] Melbourne Cup. Melbourne, To-day. The following scratchings for the Melbourne Cup are posted Goir and Silver King. Smallpox Spreading. A further case of Smallpox has occurred in the suburbs. Federation., It has transpired that Sir James Service has written to the Agent-General in London, instructing him to urge Earl Derby to introduce into the Imperial Parliament an enabling Bill for the appointment of an Australasian ( ■pV»d#»rnl fViunril.