CABLE NEWS.

Patea Mail, 2 August 1882, Page 3

CABLE NEWS.

TO THE “ MAIL.”

(per reuter's agency.)

THE WAR IN EGYPT.

PRINCE OP WALES ..AND WAR. London, July 31.—1t has transpired that the Prince of Wales desired to proceed to Egypt with the British expeditionary force, but the Queen objected, and in deference to Her Majesey’s wishes His Royal Highness abandoned the idea. ,

Strained Relations with Turkey. Constantinople, July 30th.—Relations between Earl Dufferin, British Ambassador,. and the Sultan, are now understood to be somewhat strained, in consequence of the firm attitude which has been adopted by England in dealing with the Egyptian difficulty. Italy Declines to Co-Operate. Rome, July 30.—1t has transpired that the Italian Government has declined an invitation received from the British Government through its Ambassador, Sir Augustus Paget, that Italy should co-operate with England in taking steps to restore order in Egypt. MORE TROOPS FOR EGYPT. Russia Withdrawn. CAIRO RAILWAY IN DANCER. [age special.] London, July 31. The steamer Orient, which was chartered to convey troops to Alexandria, has sailed "under sealed orders. Cherif. Pasha is at Alexandria. Russia has abandoned the conference. /~Tfie Times and Daily Neios applaud %e isolated action taken by England. Information has been received that Arab! is taking measures to destroy the Cairo railway. Monsieur De Lesseps is conferring with Arahi. The attitude of Aboukir is still defiant, and immediate bombardment is imminent.

Resignation of French Ministry. WAR VOTE REFUSED.

Paris 29th.—In the Chamber of Deputies to-day the proposed vote of credit of eight million francs to cover the expenses of the proposed expedition to Egypt was rejected by a large majority. The premier tendered the resignations of himself and colleagues to president Gfevy, who accepted the same.

July 31.—-On account of the resignation of the Ministry, the military preparations for Egypt have been suspended.

News from Egypt. [age special] London 31st.—-Parleying is proceeding between Arabi Pasha and the Khedive, but Arabi Pasha maintains a sullen attitude. The banks have been re-opened in Cairo and Alexandria. Russia and the Canal. Constantinople, 31st.—It has transpired that M. Gnow, Russian delegate to the European conference, has declared that he will only attend its meetings for the purpose of discussing the neutrality of the Suez Canal. In consequence of this action, the conference is now considered to have terminated. Charge on India. London, 31st.— In the House of Commons to-day a resolution was passed requiring the Indian Government to defray the cost of the Indian expedition to Egypt, subject to the future decision of Parliament on the question. Frozen Meat per “Lusitania.” London, July 31.—Arrived at Plymouth, Orient steamship Lusitania from Melbotune, June 14. The cargo of frozen meat consisted of 4500 carcases mutton, and a quantity of beef. It is reported to be in excellent condition. Hop Prospects. Loudon, 81st.—Accounts now coining to hand of the Kentish bop crops are more favorable, but reports from other districts show that the crop will be very short,' and extremely indifferent in quality.