CABLE SUMMARY.

Waikato Times, Volume XXXI, Issue 2503, 26 July 1888, Page 2

CABLE SUMMARY.

Mr Parxell desires the fullest enquiry, stipulating that the commission shall be non-political and to report within a reasonable time. Attempts will be made to prove the Times was hoaxed, and that an exmember of the League had given information to the Times connecting Parnell with horrible outrages, after having offered the same evidence to Mr Brett for a thousand pounds. It is reported that Stanley has sent an ultimatum to the Mahdi. Turkey has promised to guarantee payment of the war indemnity to Russia. England has requested Turkey to discontinue erecting fort!* on the Persian frontier of the Tigris. Mrs Gordon Baillie and her husband have been committed for trial, without bail. The King of Italy is ill. Heavy rains in England and Europe cause anxiety for the liarvests. Ten thousand troops will be dispatched in the autumn to punish the Ghilzais in Afghanistan. London, July 27. The cricket match, Cambridge v. Australians, was resumed to-day, and at the luncheon adjournment the latter had lost three wickets for 175 runs. Bonner made 72. The Australians made 319 in the first innings, and at the close of the day's play, Cambridge in their second innings had scored 22 without the loss of a wicket. 5000 spectators were present. Rev. Joseph Bush has been elected President of the Wesley an Conference. The French residents at Massowah refuse to pay the taxes levied by Greece, and the taxes are being paid by Greekresidents. Replying to the request of Lords Roseberry and Carnavon, for additional funds in connection with the Melbourne exhibition, Mr Goschen said the Government would probably agree to grant a further vote.