LATEST CABLE NEWS.

Dunstan Times, Issue 898, 4 July 1879, Page 2

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN. (From Exchanges.) London, June 24th. The total quantity of wheat afloat for Great Britain is estimated ,at 1.400,000 quarters. London, June 24th. Several prominent Bonapartist deputies have joined the Republican party. Liberals in and out of Parliament demand an explanation from the British Government respecting their Egyptian policy. Cairo, June 25th. The Great Powers have notified to the Khedive that they will enforce hisdethronement immediately in favor of Halim’ unless he voluntarily abdicates at once. London, June 2Gth. The Khedive proceeds toj Constantinople to consult the Sultan. His son, Mahommed Tewfik, is appointed regent. The charge is announced as temporary, but practically permanent Egypt will in puture be administered by England and France. Tenders are invited for the Lyttelton Harbour Board loan of £200,000 at a minimum of 102. London, June 2fith. Complying with the order of the Sultan, the Khedive of Egypt has abdicated in favour of his son, the hereditary Prince Tewfik; Later. The abdication of the Khedive of Egypt is confirmed. The Chancellor of the Exchequer, in reply to a question, said misgovernment was the chief cause of his deposition, and non-compliance with financial engagements had also contributed to it. The Chancellor has promised to produce the papers at an early date. London June 2Gth. The Bank of England reserve amounts to L 20,812,500. Markets unchanged. London, June 27th. The administration of Egypt will be conducted by Ministers appointed by England and France. The Khedive is guaranteed L 40.000 a year from the revenue of Egypt Sydzran, a town in Russia, has been utterly destroyed by fire. London, June 27th. The Chimborazo arrived at Plymouth today. London, June 29th. Advices from Cape Town to June 10th state that General Newdegato has advanced to the Selfe River, and taken up an entrenched position. Major-General Crealoek crossed the River Umhlatusi and established a base of operations at Port Durnford. A fresh attempt by the Colonial troops to the Moirsi’s stronghold was unsuccessful London, June 30t.1i. The homeward English mail, via Brindisi, was delivered in London on the 2Sdi. The total quantity of wheat afloat for Great Britain is 1,240.000 quarters. London, June 30th. The latest news from the Cape reports Cetewayo to be disheartened and retiring into a bush fastness Obituary.—Lord Lawrence. The body of the Prince Imperial has been embalmed and sent to England.