CALOGRAMS.

Thames Star, Volume XIII, Issue 4219, 10 July 1882, Page 2

CALOGRAMS.

[Reuteb's Special]

London, July 9. More Troops for Egypt. H.M. Troopship Malabar has left Portsmouth for Gibraltar with two regiments of infantry to reinforce the garrison there. The first battalion of Hertshire Eegiment (formerly 49th foot) has embarked at Gibraltar, and is now on its way to Egypt. AIEXANDHIA, July 8. Egypt—lnternecine VT&s. Telegrams are to hand reporting that tbn Sondan Bebels, under the leadership of a faise prophet, have fought a severe engagement with the Egyptian troops. The latter were defeated and completely crushed, and the rebels are now marching upon Sennar, a town on the Blue Nile, 160 miles South of Khartoum. Pabis, July 8.

In the Chamber of Deputies to day, Mr Freyeinet, Premier and Minister of Foreign Affairs, proposed a vote of credit of eight million francs, to cover the expenses connected with the despatch of the French fleet to Egypt.

Constantinople, July 8. Turkey will not join the Conference. The Sultan has now finally declined the request of the European Ambassadors that Turkish delegates should be appointed to join in the conference on tie Egyptian question. London, July 7. The English Chancel hquadron, which recently arrived at Malta, has left thatisland for Alexandria. Two English regiments from Malta garrisons are on board the fleet. Londo2T, July 8 (evening). Irish Repression Sill Passed.

The Irish .Repression Bill was passed through Committee this evening, and read a second time as amended, the amendment which had been proposed by the Government having previously been rejected. Mr Gladstone hinted that he will resign office. It is generally believed, however, that he will not do so at the present time. London, July 7. Australians v. Middlesex.

The cricket match, Australians versus Middlesex, was resumed to-day. The weather was again showery, and the attendance was in consequence only moderate. The Australians, with three wickets down for 60 runs, went in for their first innings—Horan and Murdoch resuming tbeir places at the wickets. Both men batted splendidly, and remained together for some time. Murdoch was at length caught for 52, having played a grand innings. Horan played very ateadily, and carried out his bat for 38 ; total, 136. The Middlesex Eleven, being 32 behind their opponents, went in for their second innings, but failed to make any stand against the splendid bowling of Garrett, Palmer, and Spofforth. . Webb made 64; C. T. Studd, c, 30; G. B. Studd, c, 20; J. E. Z. Studd, c, 15. The Australians requiring 60 runs to win, went in for their second innings, and obtained one beyond the number wanted for the loss of only two wickets.

Alexandria, July 8, Egypt: a Calm.

JSTo change has occurred here in the situation of affairs. Admiral Sir Beauchamp Seymour has promised, in reply to a request made by the foreign consuls today, that he will give twenty-four hours' notice before commencing to bombard the city, if it should be necessary to do so. Constantinople, July 8. It has transpired that the conference of ambassadors now sitting here has decided that it will, on Monday next, formally invite the Porte to despatch troops to Egypt to determine the present crisis in that country by armed intervention. In the event of a refusal on the part of the Porte, it is considered probable that tie Conference will recommend a mixed occupation by other European Powers.