CABLEGRAMS.

Poverty Bay Standard, Volume X, Issue 1112, 2 August 1882, Page 2

CABLEGRAMS.

Aoe Specials. LONDON. July 31, 3.38 p.m. Parleying is proceeding between Arabi and the Khedive, but Arabi maintains a sullen attitude. Banks have been re-opened in Cairo and Alexandria. The formation of an anti-Gambettist Freycinet Cabinet is probable in France. August Ist, 6.55 a.m. Chief amendment in the Irish Arrears Bill applies to the question of settlement, which is to be non-valid unless the landlord is a concurring party. The “ Daily News ” applauds the decision of resistance to the French protest regarding Port Said, and the departure of a portion of the fleet for it.

Admiral Seymour has summoned Aboukir to surrender under threats of immediate bombardment. [Reuter’s Special.] LONDON. July 31. Consols remain at par. New Zealand securities without quotable change ; market for Colonial breadstuffs, quiet; Australian tallow continues firm, at last quotations. Accounts now coming to hand of the Kentish hop crop are favorable, but reports from other districts show that the crop will be very short and extremely indifferent in quality. Galvanised iron, 26 guage, remains at £7 15s; best Sydney copra, advanced 15a, to £l7 per ton. The Australian Cricketers commenced a match to-day at Liverpool, against the Liverpool Club. The wicket was heavy owing to recent rain. The visitors went in first and their innings closed for a total of 240 runs. The highest scorers were Giffen, caught 81, and Palmer, not out, for 33. The attendance at tho match was very large. Aug. 1. In the House of Lords to-day tho Arrears of Rent in Ireland Bill camo up for consideration in committee. Two vital amendment! to the moasnro were proposed by the Marquis of Salisbury, and, after debate, wore agreed to by the House.

In tho House of Commons to-day a resolution was passed requiring tho Indian Government to defray tho cost of the Indian Expedition to Egypt, subject to the future decision of Parliament on tho question.

CONSTANTINOPLE. July 31. It l>M tran.pirod that M. Ouchon, Runian Delegate to the European Confereuoe, declared that he would only attend it* meeting for the purpose of dl.oueaion of the queatlop of the neutrality of the Sue. Cunal. In eonsequence of the notion of tho Ru.aian repraaentative the Conferonoe is now conaidered to have terminated. ALEXANDRIA. August 1. The Khedive haa aent n communication to Admiral Seymour authorising the occupation of the Suea Canal by the English Forces. All the French war vessels which have been stationed hero and at other Egyptian ports are now leaving.