BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 2853, 17 May 1882, Page 2

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

[Ukoter’s Aqenoy.j Moving on EgyptCaieo, May 13. The united squadron of French and English ironclads is now on its way to Alexandria. It is now definitely known that the Khedive has the support of a large section of the people, and also of the Porte, in the present difficulty with Arsbi Pasha and the nationilist party. Loudon, May 15. In the House of Lords Earl Granville, referring .to the present position of affairs in Egypt, stated that England and France had mutually decided upon the line of action which should be taken in .certain contingencies, but his lordship hoped that peace and prosperity would yet bo secured to .that country without resorting to force of arms. The ‘‘Times” in reference to the state of affairs in Egypt, states that in the event of moral influence failing in that country, a force of Turkish gensd’anne will land and seize Arabi Pasha, Australian Cricketers in EnglandThe first match of the Australian cricketers in England was commenced to-day at Oxford, against an eleven of the local University. The weather was line and there was a lively wicket. The Australians went in first and their innings closed for 362. -The.*following were tho highest scores Massie 206,. caught; Gillen, 19, bowled ; Jonesj 39, caught; Garrett, 41. bowled ; Palmer 18, bowled. Murdoch was bowled for nil. Alassic batted splendidly, but wasbadly missed in his early innings. The play of the Australians was much admired, and the fielding of the University players was excellent. At the close of the day’s play the Oxford) eleven had two wickets down for fiveruns.