CABLE NEWS

Patea Mail, 21 June 1882, Page 3

CABLE NEWS

TO THE “ MAIL.” ♦ (per reuter’s agency.) Steamer Arawata. Sydney, this day.—Arrived last evening, the steamer Arawata from Auckland. Claim of £168,000. Sydney, this day.—ln the action brought

by Messrs Goodlet & Smith against Iho » Government claiming £168,000 for laud Presumed in Darling harbor for railway works, a verdict was returned for the plaintiffs for £87,716 compensation.

Conference in Egypt. London, 19th. —It has transpired that a conference of ambassadors of European powers has been summoned to meet at Stamboul to consider the present situation of affairs? in Egypt. The conference will, after deliberation, submit its decisions for the approval of the Porte.

Foreigners in Egypt. NEW MINISTRY.

Alexandria, 19th.—It is estimated that, notwithstanding the recent exodus of Europeans, there are still 300 British subjects in Egypt. It' has transpired that a new Ministry has been formed by Eagheb Pasha. Arabi Bey will hold the position of Minister of War, as in the last Cabinet.

Mills Stopped for Wheat. Adelaide, 20th.—It is expected that some of the largest flour-mills in the colony will shortly be completely stopped for want of wheat. Farmers, it is stated, bolding stocks, are unwilling to sell at present prices, and it is understood that wheat is being shipped from California to Adelaide.

Politics in Victoria. Melbourne, 20th. —The Legislative Assembly met again to-day after the adjournment. Duringjthe proceedings of the day Mr Francis rose to move his amendment regarding the remission of taxation proposed by the Government. The Speaker, however, ruled that the motion was out of order, and was thereupon withdrawn. Mr Francis has expressed Ids intention of bringing his motion again before the House in Committee of Ways and Means.

CUZCO’S FROZEN MEAT. London, 19th.—A portion of the Cuzco’s cargo of frozen mutton was placed in the market to-day. The meat was in fair condition, and averaged 6£d per pound.

EXPECTED RISING IN IRELAND. London, 19th. —It has transpired that Government have issued instructions to officers commanding troops in Ireland to take the necessary precautionary measures against a rising, which it is believed is threatened.

Betraying Secrets. Berlin, 19th. —An officer of the.lmperial array, has been placed under arrest for supplying to Russian agents information regarding the defences of Rill, the chief war harbour of the German Empire in the Baltic. Australian Cricket in England* London, 19lh.—The Australians commenced their cricket match at Sheffield to-day, against eleven of Yorkshire. An enormous crowd of-spectators were present. The weather was showery during the day, and the wicket was consequently somewhat heavy. The home team went first to the wicket, but, with the exception of J. Phillips, who scored 28, they were unable to make a stand against the splendid bowling of the Australians, and were all disposed of for a total of 92. Garrett and Gillen both did great execution, the former taking 4 wickets for 27 runs, and the latter 5 wickets for 16. The Australians then commenced their first innings, and when the stumps were drawn for the day bad put together 94 runs for the loss of 4 wickets. The highest scores wore, Bannerman, caught 34, and Murdoch, not out/ 42.

Political G-ossip.

OPPOSITION CAUCUSES. Tn ■ Macandrow-Mmiigomery caucus, com cued by Mr Stewart, is over. Considerable reticence is displayed, but I have ascertained that the attendance was fair. Mr Hutchison was in the chair. It was resolved to take united action with the Grey party, so that in future debates there should be a unanimity of action, and not as recently members getting up and speaking without any pre-arrangement. The meeting was also unanimous as to the necessity of appointing one recognised leader, but action was deferred until the caucus of Sir George Grey’s following, convened for this afternoon—-which caucus those 'who attended the MontgomeryMacandrew caucus have been invited to attend, and most of them purpose doing so. Mr Montgomery is prepared either to lead, or if the majority think it desirable, to follow Sir George Grey 7. So far there is every indication of a powerful and united Opposition being formed. At the Grey caucus, summoned by Mr Feldwick, twenty-five were present, including Sir George Grey. Mr De tautour occupied the chair. It was decided that a common basis of Opposition should be agreed upon, and that V Independent ” members be invited by Messrs Stewart and Feldwiok to meet next Wednesday to decide what form of Opposition should be taken. In the meantime all members present are free to act independently.— Wang. Herald cor. HAEBOE ENDOWMENTS.

A meeting of members interested in harbor works hoe been hold. Present— Messrs Levin, J. Buchanan, Fish, Joyce, Swanson, Turnbull, Sutter and Feldwick. It was decided to have a clause inserted in the Harbor Act to disallow members of Boards, or their partners, from voting on questions in which they are commercially interested ,* that candidates, only between the ages of 25 and 50, be admitted into pilot service ; that lands put up to auction, and not sold at the end of the lease, be re-leased to the highest bidder ; that Harbor Boards have power to lease lands between low and high water mark ; that election for the Harbor Board be held under the Local Elections Act ; that Boards have power to lease foreshores, for 21 years on valuation, instead of having to bo authorised to do so by special legislation as at present ; and that questions of payment of the Chairmen of Harbor Boards, and the preference to bo awarded ad valorem or measurements of valuation for customs purposes, be left to be discussed in Parliament. Wan. Herald cor.