LATEST CABLEGRAMS.

Poverty Bay Standard, Volume X, Issue 1119, 10 August 1882, Page 2

LATEST CABLEGRAMS.

Age Specials, LONDON. August 9, 6.16 a.m, At Philadelphia, 23 miles from Sardis, in Asia Minor, the Cagues are raising funds for the assistance of Arabi. The Greek Government has entered into a contract for building several men-of-war. A steam boat carrying 21 passengers has exploded in Kentucky, The Irish Constabulary are awaiting the result of their petition. 9th 4.44 p.m. In consequence of the water supply in Alexandria running short, the allowance to the inhabitants is restric. ted.

Greece will give its decision to the Conference to-morrow.

“ Argus” Special. LONDON. The Turkish difficulty appears to be abating. The Turkish troops rendezvous at Rhodes, awaiting the completion of a convention with the British, which the Conference of Powers will endorse. England and Erance still hesitate to accept Italy’s proposals about the Canal. The Lascars at Bombay have resumed working. Eight spies have been caught in Alexandria. Complaints are made in the English newspapers as to the French disregard of British protests against the French Conference at Raiatea. [Reuter's Special.] LONDON. August 8. In the House of Commons to-day Arrears of Rent in Ireland Bill was again under consideration, and the amendments proposed in the House of Lords were discussed at length, Various new amendments were proposed by the Premier, and were adopted bv substantial majorities. It is believed that the Upper House will consent to accept the Bill in its present form.

The agitation among the Irish Constabulary for increase of pay is now subsideci, and it is hoped that the threatened strike has been averted, In the House of Commons yesterday the Right Hon. W. E. Gladstone announced with reference to Arrears of Rent in Ireland Bill that Government proposed to reject the amend, ment made to the Bill in the ffouse of Lords, by which it was required that landlords and tenants should join in making application to the court. The Premier, howeyer, further announced that the Government were willing to modify some of the other clauses of the Bill, in order to meet the views of upper House. In tbe Cricket Match, Australians i versus Kent, The latter in their Ist J

innings, scored 242 against 307 of the Australians. Kent followed on, and in their second innings scored 165, leaving the Australians 101 to win. At the close of the day’s play the Australians scored 21 without the loss of a wicket. August 9. Walsh the Irishman who was arrested in June last in connection with a seizure of arms at Clerkenwell and who was brought to trial on a charge of high treason, has been found guilty and sentenced to 7 years penal servitude.

The cricket match nt Canterbury between the Australians and an eleven of Kent was resumed this day and resulted in a victory for the visitors by seven wickets, they having obtained for three wickets 101 runs, all which was required to win the match. The homeward mails per Liguria from Melbourne (June 26), were delivered here, via Naples, yesterday. PARIS. August 8. In the Chamber of Deputies last night M. Duleerc, the new Premier, set forth the Ministerial programme. With reference to the state of affairs in the East, M. Duleerc announced the policy of inactivity and peace unless further development of the situation should render a change of policy necessary. BOMBAY. Aug. 9. Twelve transports with British and Native troops forming the Indian expedition to Egypt, have sailed for the Suez. Major-General A. T. MacPherson V.C.C.8., has left In command of the force.