EUROPEAN.

Te Aroha News, Volume I, Issue 51, 24 May 1884, Page 3

EUROPEAN.

LONDON, May 14.— 1t has transpired that in consequence of the threatened advance northwards of Osman Digna and the followers of the Mahdi, and with the view of allaying the consternation which has been thereby caused, the Egyptian Government recently decided to despatch a portion of the Egyptian forces now stationed at Assouan to Wady Haifa, an important military position at the second cataract on the Nile. The Imperial Government, however, vetoed the proposed despatch of troops. Negotiations regarding the forthcoming International Conference on the Egyptian question are still proceeding. The Egyptian Government, in furtherance of its claim to a voice in the deliberations of the Conference, proposed to appoint Nubar Pasha, President of the Egyptian Cabinet, to represent it. It is reported that in a revolt in Arabia three hundred Turks have been massacred. London, May 15.— The cricket match, the Australian team v. the eleven of Oxford University, commenced at Oxford to-day. The weather was cold and inclement, and ♦he wicket somewhat bumpy. The \ isitors wont in fh-st, and were airdisposed of for 148, the highest scorers being JBannerman, c, 32 ; Midwinter, c, 20 ; and Blackham, b, 73. The bowling of the home team was dead on the -wicket, and their fielding excellent, some splendid catches being made. The home team then commenced their first innings, and when the stumps were drawn for the day had scored 100 for the loss of four wickets. OBrien, not out, 30, and Brain, not out, 51. The suggestion that two liquidators should be appointed on behalf of Victoria in _ connection with the Oriental Bank is objected to by the Court, on the ground that it would considerably increase the expense. Mr Melntyre'.s Mining Company has no been floattd owing to inrestors feeling soire distrust as to the mining prospects. It is probable that an inspector will be sent out to report on the Maidon mines. Mr Mclntyre is a passenger for Australia by the s.s. Assam. Sir Henry Locke's Private Secretary will be Captain Trail, and his Aide-de-camps Viscount Castlerosoe and Mr Seymour Hughes. The Court has directed the compulsory liquidation of the Oriental Bank. London*, May 15. — The homeward mails per Orient Chimborazo, from Melbourne April 5, were delivered via Brindisi today. London, 15. — The military guard at the Birmingham Gaol has been increased so as to prevent any attempt to rescue the Fenian prisoners confined there. This step has been taken in consequence of reports received by the authorities that the friends of the prisoners would probably make an effort to rescue them. London, May 16.— TheDukeof Marlborough has agreed to accept the sum of £107,000 in commutation of the pension of £4,000 a-year which has been paid to himself and previous holders of the title since the date of the Battle of Blenheim, 1705, Berlin, May 15.— Prince Bismarck has formally notified the British and Portuguese Ministers that the German Government cannot agree to recognise the treaty which in February last was concluded between England and Portugal regarding the Congo districts on the Wett African coast as apptying to German subjocts who may be residents on the territory referred to in the treaty. The treaty recognises and defines Portuguese jurisdiction over the Congo. It provides that in the territory specified by the treaty " British ships ?hall not at any time hereafter be liable to the payment of any higher or other duties and charges, or be subject to any other restrictions, than are there payable or imposed on Portuguese ships," The freedom of trade on the Congo is to be absolute, and involves exemption from all river dues and tolls. Equality and perfect freedom is secured to missionaries of all creeds, and " the high contracting parties binding themselves to use all possible means for the purpose of finally subjecting slavery and the slave trade on the eastern and western coasts of Africa," London', May 17. — It has now transpired that it is the Turcoman tribes on the Afghan frontier who have tendered their submission to Russia, and not tribes at Herat, a3 stated in yesterday's telegrams from St. Petersburg. London, May 17. — Consols have declined to 10H. The market rate of discount has risen to l£, and is now § below the bank rate. There are no changes to report in New Zealand securities, colonial bread - Btuffs, or tallow. A good demand prevailed at to-day's wool sale. The catalogue comprised 12,500 bales. London, May 17.— The cricket match, Australians r. Oxford University, was resumed yesterday at Oxford. The home team, with 4 wickets down for 106, continued their first innings, which closed fora total of 209, or 61 runs ahead of the Australians. OBrien with 92, and Page with 33, were amongst the top scorers. The Australian team went in for their second innings, and succeeded in putting together 16S. McDonnell, stumped, 36 ; Midwinter, caught, 45, were the highest scorers. The fielding of the Home team was very good. The match was resumed to-day, and resulted in the defeat of the visitors. The home team, requiring 109 runs to win the match, went in for their second innings, and put together that number with the loss of only three wickets, thus winning by seven wickets. Kemp, not out, was the highest scorer with 63. London, May 17.— Lord Roseberry, at Earl Granville's request, has postponed the recidiviste debate in the House of Lords. The French Government appear greatly irritated at the action of the Australian colonies in the matter. Good greasy merino wool has improved in price, but the finest is unaltered. Crossbred is firm, but faulty and superior wools are weaker. 183,000 bales Vave been 9&t&logued, and 14,700 withdrawn. The Royal Geographical Society have presented to Sir D. Bell the gold medal awarded to Professor Yon Haast, of Christchurch, for his explorations of the New Zealand Alps. The Court has directed the payment by the Oriental Bank of a sum of ninety thousand pounds lodged by the Japanese Government to redeem certain bonds. An autumn session of Parliament will be held if the House of Lords rejects the Bill for the extension of the franchise. Lord Randolph Churchill has been reelected Chairman of the National Conservative Union. Arrived cargoes of wheat have sold at from 40s to 41s. It is reported that the Government have now decided to make preparations for the despatch of an expedition to the Soudan to relieve General Gordon. It is further stated that troops will start as soon as the Nile River is sufficiently high to permit of the passage of small steamers. No official announcement has yet been made. In a statement to the House of Lords today, regarding General Gordon, Eari

Granvillo announced that refugees from Berber, who had reached Assouan, reported that Gordon had made several sorties from Khartoum with the Egyptian gai'rison, and had on each occasion successfully attacked the robols who are surrounding that city. LoniiOX, May IS. — -The Governor of Dongola is reported to be disloyal, and Fascher has been captured. London, May 18.— Canon B. Carpenter, of Windsor, and Honorary Chaplain to Her Majesty the Queen, has been appointed to the See of Kipon, vacated by the death of Rev. Dr. Bickersteth. London, May IS. — The New Zealand Shipping Company and the Shaw, Savill, Albion Company have agreed to run steamers every alternate fortnight after October. Berlin, May 17.— Tho North German Lioyd's Royal Mail Steamship Company has proposod to Government to undertake a subsidised mail service to Australia and the East. Cairo, May 15. — In consequence of the hostile attitude of the Arab tribes, and the increasing fears of an attack being made on Dongola by Osman Digna, the Governor oi that town has sent utgent appeals for roinforcements. The Government, therefore, have authorised him to withdraw his garrison from Doiigola and abandon the town ii he considers his force unable to resist an at tack, stating that it is impossible te strengthen the garrison by reinforcements at the present time. Cairo, May 17.— The Governor of Dongola has declined to accept the permission granted him to withdraw tho garrison and alandon the town. In consequence of further representations by the Egyptian Government, England has now consented to the despatch of Egyptian troops to Wady Haifa and Korosko, on the Nubian frontier. Cape Town, May 15.— The attempts m Inch have been made to float the steamer Bulli have proved unsuccessful. The vessel, which went ashore at Paternoster Point on the Sth inst. while on her voyage from London to Sydney, has been driven further on the bank by the heavy sea, and is now expected to become a total wreck. Nkw York, May 13. — A serious panic has occurred on the Stock Exchange and in commercial circles in this city in consequence of further failures of prominent business houses. Among the firms which have become insolvent is a private bank doing business on a largo scale. Nkw York, May 15.— The panic on the Stock Exchange continues, and its effects are rapidly being felt over an increasing area. The President of the Stock Exchange has become insolvent, and it is believed that his liabilities are heavy. New York, May 17.— The panic on the Stock Exchange has now subsided, the banks having combined to act together for their mutual assistance. Enormous purchases of American stocks have been made during the past few days on European account.