CABLEGRAMS.

Te Aroha News, Volume 64, Issue II, 23 August 1884, Page 3

CABLEGRAMS.

E XJEOPEAIT. London, August 14. —The frozen meai by the s.s. Victory is realising 4-\d to s£d The meat ex Orient and Doric has arrivee in good condition. The "North Gorman Gazetto," in ar article states that Australia arrogantlj doniee that any other nation has equa! rights with her in the Pacific. London, August 14.— The cholera epidemic continues with varying intensity in France and Italy. No further outbreak of a serious nature, however, has occurred. London, August 14.— The Earl of Lauderdale, who was struck by lightning yestorday in Scotland, died to-day from tho injuries he received. His Lordship was aged (52. The Duke of Wellington died suddenly to-day at tho railway station at Brighton. His Grace was aged 77. Sir John Gorrie deals with tho assertion made by a Fiji planter in a letter to tho English papers, that tho Fijians have been reduced to slavery, and ho defends tho policy of Sir Arthur Gordon. It has been ascertained that the antiFrench Mandarins poisoned the late King of Annam. Tho Thames Valley-Rotorua Railway Company's debentures have not been covered. Sir Evelyn Wood, who is to command the expedition to Khartoum, has started for Assouan to make the necessary arrangements. Parliament was formally prorogued to-day by Commission. The Queen's speech, which was read by the Lord Chancellor, expressed regret that several important measures which had been introduced had failed to become law. The speech further states that the friendliest intercourse continues to be maintained with tho various powers and alludes to the resumption of diplomatic relations with the Mexican Republic. It laments failure of the Conference on Egyptian affairs, and adds that the Government will continue to fulfil -\\ ith fidelity the duties arising out of the presence of British troops in the Nile Valley. The special mission of Earl Northbrook to Egypt "will, it is believed, materially aid Her Majesty's counsels on EgjpMan questions, and the future steps to be taken in that country. Regret is expressed that Zululand, outside the reserve territory, i.s now in a disturbed state. Allusion is made to the improvement which is manifest in Ireland and to the prospects of an abundant harvest throughout the kingdom. Tho speech announces that Parliament will be called together again in Autumn, and concludes by saying that the prevailing loyalty to the Throne and respect shown te the law inspire the belief that the national aim is to pursue a course of order and moderation. London, Aug. 15. — It is officially announced that Admiral George Tryon, C.8., at present Permanent Secretary in tho Admiralty Office, has been appointed to succeed Commodore Erskine in command of the Australian station. London, August 16. — The cargo of frozen mutton ex steamship Doric has been landed in excellent condition, and the quality is considered prime. A cricket match comprised of a mixed team of Australians and Englishmen, smokers v. non-smokers, has been arranged to take place on Lord's ground on September 15th, 16th, and 17th for tho benefit of the English cricketers' fund. Lord Harris will act as captain of the smokers, and Mr W. G. Grace as captain of the nonsmokers. The time has been extended for receiving offers for £100,000 worth worth of debentures to be issued by the Thames Valley and Rotorua Railway Company, New Zealand, which was recently floated. The Cl Times," in its issue of this morning, announces that China has declared war against France, and is making active preparations to prosecute hostilities. A forco of 6,000 Chinese troops has been landed at Hoihow, and heavy masses of troopsjare being stationed along the frontier of Tonquin. London, August 17. — An Australian wheat cargo has been sold at a decrease of one shilling on last sales. Business is slack. Granary wheat has declined two shillings. Shaw's eleven will sail for Australia by the Orient steamer Garonne on Sept. 17. It is expected that the hop harvest will be above the average. London, August 17. — The statement made by the "Times" yesterday to the effect that China had declared war against France is still unconfirmed. It has transpired that the note recently Addressed to the Powers by the Chinese Government protested strongly against the action of France, and invoked the mediation of the Power with the view of bringing about a peaceful solution of the difficulty. London, August 18. — In consequence of a threatened outbreak of hostilities, the Canton harbour has been blocked with torpedoes. The French Chamber of Deputies is diecussing the probabilities of v.ar with China. Several agrarian crimes of a serious nature have been committed in Ireland during the past few days. The spread of cholera in South Italy is Increasing, and numerous deaths are reported. The reports that those of Greeley's expedition who were rescued had reported to cannibalism are now confirmed. Owing to the heavy expense which would be attached to the recidiviste scheme, the French Senate has referred the report on the subject to the Finance Committee. Speaking at Whitby, the Marquis of Normanby regretted that Victoria still had the Protection system in force. The English harvest is abundant, .London, August 18.— Three thousand «oia>'ers have deserted from the ranks of OflmaaDigna. Wallace Ross has issued a challenge to row Beach on the Thames for £500 a-side. The "Times" suggests that Hanlan, Beach, Rose, and Teemer should row a sculling race on the Thames in the autumn. London, Augusfc 18.— The Australian cricketers commenced & jnatch at Cheltenham to-day against eleven ai the County of Gloucestershire. Tho following are the names of the home team -.—Messrs J. A. Jsneh, E. M. Grace, W. G. Grace, W. W, F S?«llen, E. J. Taylor, F. Townsend, H. Y. Fage, J. H. Brain, F. H. Curlies, Woof, , and Painter. There was a good attendance of spectators, and the weather was splendid; tthe ground was in excellent order, and a jfirsfc-rate wicket was pitched. The home team went in first, and all were put out for 183. The principal scorers were : Dr. E. M. Grace b, 56 ; and Painter, c, 34. The Australians then went *n for their first innings, and scored 176 far tjhc Joss of two wickets before the stumps were drawn. Murdoch and Scott had thea each scored 65 runs, and were playing brilliantly. Paris, August 13.— The Congress at. "Versailles continued sitting to-day, when! ithe /notion for the revision of the French tCoiw&tution was adopted by a large /majotf&y. Paris, August 16. In the (Chamber of Deputies to-day, a wote of credits 76,000,000 francs for defrayiing the expenses in connection with the .settlement of the Tfu^qfc difficulty was

passed by a substantial majority. In his speech on tho occasion, M. Ferry remarked that the vote of the Chamber would matorially strengthen the hands of the French Government in dealing with China. France has threatened to soize Amoya and tho Procadoros, a group of small islands oil' the coast of Formosa. Berlin, August 17. — The German ConsulGenoral at Cairo lias been summoned to Varan to confer with Prince Bismark upon the stato of affairs in Egypt. Viknna, August 13. — Count Kalnoky, the Austro-llungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs, has left Vienna on a visit to Prince Bismarck. Honokono, August 13. — Intelligence is to hand that the Chineso Govornmont has sent a communication to tho Treaty Powers protesting against the bombardment of Kolung by the French licet, and has expressed its determination to resist the demands of France for an indemnity. Bombay, August 13. Two battalions of British infantry, now stationed in India, bave been ordored to proceed to Egypt without delay. Cairo, August, IS. — Letters sent by telegraph from Dongolo by Mudir Bren havo been received from General Gordon, dated Khartoum, July 20. General Gordon states that Khartoum was tranquil at that date, and that he should continuo to harass tho enemy until reliof arrived.