CABLEGRAMS.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 6, Issue 1764, 18 August 1884, Page 2

CABLEGRAMS.

e _ ( {by elecw.o telegraph—copyright.] , Keuter's Telegrams. i , London, August 17. The statement made by the Times i yesterday that China has declared war . against France is still unconfirmed. ; It has transpired that the note addressed 1 to the powers by the Chinese Government protested stongly against the 1 action of France, and invoked the 1 mediation of the powers with a view to bring about a peaceful settlement of the difficulty. Bbrhn, August 17. The General Cplisnl-Generalafc Cairo has been summoned to Varna to confer with Prince Bismarck upon the state of affairs in Egypt. London, August 16. The cargo of frozen mutton, ex steamship Doric, has been landed in excel' lent condition, and the quality is considered prime, Paris, August 16. In the Chamber of Deputies to-day a vote of credit of 76,000,000 francs for defraying expenses in, connection with the settlement of Tonquin, was passed by a substantial majority. In his speech on the occasion, M. Ferry remarked that the vote of the Chamber would materially strengthen the hands of the French Government in dealing with China. London, August 16. Consols remain at 101f, and New Zealand securities at yesterday's quotations. Adelaide wheat, ex store, remains at 375, and New Zealand ditto at 34s to 40s. Adelaide flour, ex store, 275. Australian tallow—average quality beef, 345; ditto mutton 355, At to-day's wool auction 10,100 bales were offered. The market con- • tinues firm, Sydney, Monday, Reoieved August 18, 1.20 p,m,_ After the race on Saturday a most cordial interview took place between Beach and Hanlan. The latter admitted he was beaten, but said he was paralysed by the close proximity of the steamer" Tomki,', which unfor-j tunately bore down too close to his boat. | Melbourne, Monday. . Received August 18th, 1 p.m.Further cases of small-pox are reported here, The German steamship from Hamburg, which left Adelaide for Melbourne on the list inst. has not yet arrived here. Fears are entertained for her safety as her cargo included 200,000 cases of dynamite. Sydney, Monday. An immense concourse of people witnessed the boat race on Saturday, no less than 68 steamers being crowded with spectators. Great enthusiasm was displayed here oyer Beach's victory, It is thought certain that another match will be arranged.