CABLEGRAMS.

Manawatu Herald, Volume II, Issue 102, 17 August 1880, Page 3

CABLEGRAMS.

♦ (rxutsr'b telegrams.) London, August 11. Arrangements have been made for a Mulling match on the Thames between Laycock, of Sydney, and Blackhani, for £100 aside. Cricketmatch — Australians versus Eighteen of Bradford. — Home team, Ist innings, 66 ; Australians, Ist in« uings, 95. Bradford Eighteen, 2nd innings, 69. The Australians, in their 2nd innings, made 41, without the loss of a wicket, and won the niatoh by ten wicket?. Calcutta, August 12. News comes to hand from Candahar which shows that the British garxison in the Citadel is not altogethei inactive. General Burrows has lately sent out several parties of skirmishers, who have made successful attacks on the of hostile tribes in the district around Candahar. Berlin, August 12. A meeting has taken place at Ischl between the Emperors of Germany and Austria, when their Majesties discussed the present aspect of affairs in Eastern Europe. It is now understood that +heir interview gives hopes of a peaceful settlement of questions now requiring adjustment. London. August 12. An uneasy feeling exists in Ireland, owing to six boats, containing Fenians, having boarded a vessel at Cork. They overcame the captain and crew, and stole three cases of rifles, which have not yet been recovered, and the culprits still remain at large. In the House of Commons Sir Charles Dilke, Under- Secretary to the Foreign Department, stated tbat the various Great Powers had suggested the advisability of guaranteeing the Sultan the remainder of his territoty, provided he consented to the conditions of the late Conference, and that Engiand had accepted the prin« ciple. The total reserve in notes and bullion in the Bank of England is £16,250,000' Calcutta, Augugt 12. Cabul has been evacuated. Every thing was quiet on the departure ot -4|!he troops. The relieving force is now advancing towards Candahar un — opposed. ~ Sydney, August 13. Kerosine, diamond, per ga'lon, Is 7d to Is 8d ; Patna Rice, £24 per ton ; New Zealand wheat, per bushel, 3s lOd ; oats, Is 9d to 2s per 40lbs ; tobacco, Raven's twist, Is 5d to Is 6d per lb ; candles, D.R.J., 6fd to 7|d per lb. Mblboubne, August IS. Ned Kelly has been brought back to Melbourne, the enquiry at Beech* worth being finished. London, August 13. The sculling match which has been arranged between Laycock of Sydney, and Blackham for £100 a-side will be rowed on the Thames on sth October. The proposal which has been made to the various Powers, that the Sultan of Turkey should be guaranteed the remainder of his territory providing he consents to the conditions of the Berlin Conference, has, it is announced, emanated from Germany and Austria, and is believed to be ~*fene outcome of the recent interview between the Emperors William and Francis Joseph. Adelaide wheat, per 4961b5., ex warehouse, is quoted at 48s 6d ; and Adelaide flour, per 2801b5., ex warebouse, at 86s. New Zealand wheat, ex ship, is "quoted at 475. Best Sydney copra worth £19. General Lefroy will be appointed to provisionally administer the Government of Tasmania pending the arrival of Sir George Strahan, the newly-appointed Governor, who governs at the Cape until the arrival of Sir Hercules Robinson. August 14, It is currently reported at St. Peteisburgli that Ayoub Khan and Abduraham are acting in collusion. Calcutta, August 14. Latest intelligence from Candahar is disquieting. Owing to the various tribes flocking to join Ayoub Khan's forces the hostile attitude continues on the increase, and active warlike preparations are being made by Ayoul Khan for the purpose of making an assault on Candahar. Washington, August 14. wm A railway collision has taken place a. at New Jersey, when two excursioE trains collided, resulting in forty seven persons being killed anc wounded. -