REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.

Kumara Times, Issue 1783, 19 June 1882, Page 2

REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN. London, June 15. The statement contained in the telegram in this morning’s Times that the Khedive and Dervish Pasha have requested the Sultan to despatch 10,000 Turkish troops to Egypt is now fully confirmed. June 17. The sculling match, Largan v. Pearce, for aside, was rowed on the Thames to-day, and won easily by the former. Alexandria, June 15. A commission has been apppointed to inquire into the cause of the recent native riots and attacks upon Europeans, which has commenced its sittings. The working of the Egyptian telegraph line is partially interrupted, owing to the exodus of Europeans from Cairo and other places, several telegraph officials being among those who have left. June 16. The panic among the Europeans in this country is increasing, and the exodus continues. A large number of those who have left their home have gone aboard the merchantmen and warships of their respective countries now in port. Malta, June 16. The English Channel Squadron has arrived here to reinforce the Mediterranean Squadron now at Alexandria. Several British transports are also here, and are embarking troops, in view of possible contingencies in Egypt. —.«—— LATEST AUSTRALIAN NEWS. Brisbane, June 16. The steamship Ranelagh, which was ashore at King’s reef, near Cardwell, on the 12th ult., arrived in harbor to-day, A marine board inquiry into the cause of the wreck will be held on Monday next, Melbourne, June 17. Great uncertainty prevails as to the final issue of the present political crisis. Rumors of a coalition are being increasingly circulated, but at the same time it is in well-informed quarters deemed possible that a compromise will be effected between Government and Francis. The American barque Black wall, 1190 tons, timber laden, from Bunard’s Inlet to Melbourne, was found in distress, and lias b*>en brought for safety into Waratah Bay. She is dismasted, and making water.