CABLE NEWS.

Poverty Bay Standard, Volume I, Issue 152, 9 June 1884, Page 2

CABLE NEWS.

[BBUTBB's IBLBQBAMS.I London, June 7. In the House of Commons last night, the Government bill, announced by Mr Childers in his budget statement for the conversion of consols from 3 per cent, to 2f, was read a second time. Sir Gavin Duffy, who was recently credited with an attempt to revive the “ Young Ireland Party,” disclaimed any intention on his part to re-enter political life. Is is reported on good authority that an agreement has been arrived at between Earl Granville and M. Waddington regarding the deportation of recidivistes to New Caledonia. The Australian and New Zealand mails, which left Auckland on April 29, via San Francisco, were delivered here yesterday. New Yobk, June 8. The Chicago Convention have decided to nominate James G. Blaine, ex-Secretary of State, as the Democratic candidate for the Presidency of the United States. Cairo, June 8. Intelligence has been received from Massew*h that Admiral Hewitt, who is now on a special mission to Abyssinia, has been wel 1 received by King John, and there is every prospect of the mission being successful. Cafe Town, June 8. The latest news from Zululand states that the Usutus recently made a fresh attack upon the loyal tribes in the reserve territory. Heavy fighting took place, resulting in the defeat of the aggressors. A large body of Boers have now joined the Usutus, and together they have invaded the country occupied by Usibepu and his followers.