REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

Kumara Times, Issue 2023, 22 February 1883, Page 2

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. BRITISH AND FOREIGN. THE PROPHET OF SOUDAN. ANOTHER FRENCH MINISTERIAL CHANGE. • A "SALVATION" ARMY. AN ITALIAN CONSULATE OUTRAGED. (Received February 21, 1.30 p.m.) Cairo, February 20. Intelligence is to hand from the Soudau that El Mahdi, the pretended Mahommedan Messiah, has occupied Obed, the capital of Korclofan. (Received February 20, 7.30 p.m.) Paris, February 19. M. Jules Ferry, has been summoned by M. Grevy and requested to undertake the formation of a Cabinet. M. Ferry has accepted the charge, and is now engaged in forming a Ministry. Bombay, February]! 9. " Major " Tucker and eighteen of the Salvation Army, who were parading the streets, have been arrested here. (Received February 22, 11 30 a.m.) Rome, February 21. The relations between Italy and Tripoli have been somewhat strained recently. The Italian Consulate at Tripoli was insulted, and the Italian Government has now despatched an ironclad to support its demands for the punishment of persons concerned in the outrage. [special to press association.] London, February 15. The meeting of Mr Bradlaugh's friends was attended by fully thirty thousand. It was fairly orderly, although there were at times interruptions which lasted some minutes. Delegates from various towns in Eagland were appointed to further Mr Bradlaugh's interest. February 16. The House of Lords have agreed to the address in reply to the speech from the throne. Sir Wilfred Lawson, in the House of Commons, moved an amendment censuring the occupation of Egypt by an armed force. In reply, the Marquis of Hartington, Secretary for "War, mentioned that the troops would probably be retained for six months, and excepting France, all the Powers have approved of and recognised the Earl of Dufferin's scheme for the control of Egypt. Bradlaugh's mob assaulted Mr Ashmead Bartlett, Conservative member for Eye. [A contemporary has the .information as follows : " Among the number of supporters of Mr Bradlaugh, is Mr Ash mead Bartlett, the Conservative member for Eye."] The Ohio river has risen Gft. Tin., and has flooded the town of Cincinnati. All traffic has completely suspended, and the inhabitants are compelled to take boats to get through the principal streets. Railway communication is also interrupted, and all the factories have been closed. Floods have also been felt very severely in Kentucky and Indiana. The Mississippi is rising, and is threatening danger.

THE PHÆNIX PARK MURDERS.

[special to press association.] London, February 16. Brady, one of the men in custody for the Phoenix Park murders, has been identified as the man who stabbed Burke. February 18. The informer Carey has explained that Brady was stabbing Ml- Burke when Lord F. Cavendish interfered, and Brady then turned on him and hacked him to death, aftewards turning round and finishiug Mr Burke, after which he wiped the knife in the grass. The other assassins were armed with revolvers. Cards were sent to three Dublin papers, stating that in the assassinatiou they had executed the direc-

fcion of the "just and invincible." Carey has implicated his own brother in the crime. The Land League is supplying prison money for the benefit of the prisoners in gaol. The prisoner Carey has now turned informer, and deposed to the identity of all the other prisoners save one as having been prominent assassins. Mr Forstor, Mr Burke, and Earl Cowper were all sentenced to death by the gang, and repeated efforts were made to kill Mr Forster, but they all miscarried. An unknown person termed " Number One" directed the movements of the murderers, supplying unlimited funds, raised, it is believed, in America or by the Land League. Carey suggested the use of amputation knives, and seven of the band waylaid Mr Burke and Lord F. Cavendish. Kelly, Brady, Delaney, and M'Caffety were the actual murderes, and Carey signalled the approach of the victims. Brady finished off Lord Cavendish, and Kelly stabbed Mr Burke, Brady afterwards cutting his throat. The weapons used were afterwards destroyed. The prisoners appeared horror-struck at this evidence, and Carey was hissed by the mob.

LATEST AUSTRALIAN NEWS,

THE HOBART CUP. SMALL-POX ON BOARD A SHIP AT SYDNEY. CRICKET AND THE ELECTIONS. (Received February 21, 1.30 p.m.) Hobart, February 21. At the Tasmanian Racing Club's Summer Meeting yesterday, the race for the Hobart Cup resulted in a victory for The Assyrian by half a length ; Phesus second. The time was 3mins. 12secs. (Received February 22, 11.30 a.m.) Sydney, February 22. The chief officer of the Eastern and Australian Company's ship Minmuir has been found to be suffering from small-pox, and has been quarantined. Melbouene, February 22. The deep interest which has been taken in the international cricket match has completely eclipsed the impending general elections. (Received February 22, 2.10 p.m.) It is expected that a final international cricket match betweon the Hon. Ivo Bligh's team and an Australian eleven will take place at Melbourne.

THE INTERNATIONAL CRICKET MATCH.

(Received February 10, 10.20 p.m.) Sydney, February 21. The international cricket match, Australia v. England, was resumed here to-day. The Australians, requiring to make 199 runs to win the match, commenced their second innings, and made the required number with four wickets to spare in the innings. Bannerman and Murdoch took the wickets, and at the luncheon adjournment both were not out, the former having scored 22 and the latter 13. Murdoch, though playing with great care, was caught for 17. Bannerman, hitting with usual freedom, put together 63 before being disposed of. Bonnor followed and was caught for 3, and Horan caught and bowled out. Giffen, by a series of splendid drives scored 32, but was ultimately stumped. Evans then went in, but was caught before he had time to score. Blackham, who followed, after a splendid innings, carried his bat out for 58, and Midwinter for 8. The weather was fine, and the attendance large, great interest being taken in the match. The following are the scores : Australian Eleven, second innings. Bannerman, caught ... 63 Murdoch, caught ... 17 Bonnor, caught ... 3 Horan, c and bowled ... 0 Giffen, stumped ... 32 Evans, caught ... ... 0 Blackham, not out ... 58 Midwinter, not out ... 8 Extras 18 Total for six wickets ... 199