CABLEGRAMS.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 6, Issue 1694, 24 May 1884, Page 2

CABLEGRAMS.

[by electric telegraph—copyright.] Heuter's Telegrams, CAIKO, May 22. The rumors that tho British Government is making preparations for the dispatch of an expedition into the Soudan, havo gained crodenco here, and it is believed that a strong military force will be conveyed by steamers as far as Assouan, where the interruption of the river Nile occurs. Officers at tached to British war vessels now stationed in Egyptian waters are already engaged in equipping steamers suitable for river navigation, and several vessels are being fitted in a manner suitable for the conveyance of troops to Assouan. MELBOURNE, May 22. The hearing of the petition for the compulsory winding up of the affairs of the Oriental Bank was commenced at the Supreme Court to-day, but was adjourned until to-morrow. LONDON, May 21. The Pall Mall Gazette to-day states that the Government have virtually decided to despatch an expedition to Khartoum unless General Gordon succeeds in escaping. The same journal adds that the force will consist of ten thousand men, under the command of Lord Wolseley, and that the expedition will proceed to Khartoum via Souakim and Berber.

SYDNEY, May 22. Sailed, yesterday afternoon—Union steamship Wakatipu, for Wellington. Sailed, this afternoon—P.M.S. Zealandia, for San Francisco, via Auckland,

MELBOURNE, May 22, Sailed, yesterday rnorhing-Mana-pouri, for the Bluff. Yesterdays telegram announcing arrival was incorrect,

SYDNEY, May 22. The sculling match between Hanlan and Laycock took place on the Nepean River this afternoon, and resulted in a victory for the former by half a length. Hanlan nevor exerted himself, and won as he liked. SYDNEY,

May 22. Following are details of the boat race this afternoon:—For the first quarter of a mile the boats were level, and the competitors both appeared to' be rowing a waiting race. Hanlan then increased his speed, and at the half-mile was leading by two lengths, Laycock then spurted, but Haulan answered, apparently without exerting himself, and kept the lead for the remainder Of tho race, finishing half a length ahead, Time, 22min 45sec, There was a large attendance of spectators.