CALOGRAMS.

Thames Star, Volume XVI, Issue 5001, 22 January 1885, Page 2

CALOGRAMS.

EeUTER's TeIiEGBAMS

[Received January 22, 11.30 a.m.] London, January 21.

Egyptian Finances.

The Cabinet has recently bad several lengthy discussions on the counter proposals of the French Government re the settlement of Egyptian financial difficulties. No decision has yet been come to, and consideration of the proposals will be resumed to-day. It is believed that the proposals, when largely modified, will be acceptable on the basis of further parleying taking place between the representatives of England and France.

Berlin, January 21. Latest bulletins announce that the Emperor's illness is due to a severe cold. Santiago (Chili), January 21. Attempted Assassination of the Chilian PresidentA futile attempt to kill the President, Senor Dominga Santa Maria, with an infernal machine, was made on Saturday. [Received January 22, 1.10 p.m.] London, January 20. The wool auctions opened to-day in the presence of a large number of buyers, both home and foreign. The opening catalogue comprised 7600 bales. The tone of the sale was dull, and prices ruled a halfpenny lower for all descriptions offered except crossbred?, which remained at last sale's closing rates. The present auctions close on 13th February, and the second series will begin on 17th March.

Mails from Australia (Melbourne, 12th December) per X.M.S. Lusitania, were delivered to-day.