NEWS BY CABLE.

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIV, Issue 5656, 16 May 1879, Page 2

NEWS BY CABLE.

(SPECIAL TO PRESS AGENCY.)

London, May 11. Greece refuses to accept a compromise, and the settlement of her frontier is therefore delayed. 10,367 bales of wool were offered at to-day’s sale. Opening prices were well maintained. (REUTERS TELEGRAMS.J London, May 14. In the House of Commons last night the Secretary of State for the Colonies made a statement concerning the Boers, to the effect that on the 18 th April their camp was broken up, and they had dispersed quietly. Melbourne, Thursday. Parliament has been further prorogued till 24th June. It is believed that Zox resigns his seat for East Melbourne this week. The Harbor Trust have adopted Sir John Goode’s report. The commandants of the Volunteers suggest that an international rifle contest should be held at Melbourne during the Exhibition. The principals in the late prize fight are to prosecuted in the Supreme Court. Sydney, Thursday,

In the Assembly last night the Council’s message in reference to the difference between the two Houses on the Parliament Privileges Bill came under discussion, and on the motion of Sir Henry Parkes was expunged from the records of the House. The motion was carried by 23 to 10. A deadlock between the two Houses is anticipated.

Adelaide, Thursday.

It is expected the Opposition will challenge the policy of the Government when Parliament meets.

The P. and 0. Company’s steamer Assam, with the Suez mail, has arrived at King George’s Sound. Passengers for Lyttelton : Messrs. Scott, Robins, Mrs. Eomeley. She brings the following news from London to April 11 : The details of the Egyptian crisis confirm the previously received telegrams. The Khedive made a statement declaring that his decision to form a native Cabinet was in compliance with a growing, national feeling. The new Ministry shall be responsible to the Council of Delegates, which is to be invested with full powers on the Europeans’ model. The conduct of the Khedive caused a sensation in London and Paris. The feeling in London is opposed to coercive measures, Jbut recognise the necessity of warning the Khedive. The Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs has gone to Paris to confer with the French Government. It is believed that the Khedive is secretly encouraged by an unknown European power.

> Garibaldi has arrived at Rome, weak : and ailing. He met with an impressive reception. His visit causes anxiety to the Italian Government, Its object is unknown. It is believed that the New Guinea scheme is only a ruse.