REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

Kumara Times, Issue 1758, 19 May 1882, Page 2

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN. London, May 17. The police to-day effected the arrest at Liverpool of teu men on board the outward bound steamer Egypt. It is believed the capture has been made in counection with the assassination of Lord Frederick Cavendish and Mr Burke. In the House of Commons last night, the matter of the alleged understanding between the Government and Parnell in regard to the latter's release was under discussion. Several Conservatives re-affirmed the truth of the statement regarding the compact between Parnell and the Government, and denounced the covenant as utterly infamous and degrading. Gladstone, in reply, hotly denied the truth of the assertions, and challenged proof of the alleged compact. George Otto Trevelyan, the newlyappointed Irish Secretary, has been re-elected for Hawick without opposition. The cricket match Australians versus Oxford University, was won to-day by the Australians by nine wickets. Cairo, May 16. It has transpired that, acting under the advice of the foreign consuls, the Khedive has patched up an agreement with his Ministers, and the crisis which was imminent has been averted. LATEST AUSTRALIAN NEWS. Sydney, May 18. The ship Cashmere, which swung upon the sandbank in Newcastle harbor on Tuesday, has been successfully floated and berthed without having suffered any material injury. Brisbane, May 18. Steam tugs with the necessary material have been despatched to the assistance of "the steamship Ranelagb, which recently went asbove oh King's Reef, near Card well.