LATEST CABLEGRAMS.

Inangahua Times, Volume VII, Issue 1096, 5 June 1882, Page 2

LATEST CABLEGRAMS.

(from our own correspondent. 1 Lonjdon, June 1. In the House of Commons to-day Gladstone confirmed the statement which has been current that it had been suggested by the French Government that a Conference of European Powers should be held for thp settlement of the; Egyptian crisis. The Premier further stated that the Sultan was sending Imperial Commissioners to Egypt on board Turkish iron-clads, which are about to leave for Alexandra. The Australian cricketers commenced their sixth match to-day, at Manchester, against eleven of the County of Lancashire. The visitors went first to the wickets, and were disposed of for 259 runs, Murdoch batted splendidly, and never gave a chance until he was caught for 69; Massie was bowled for 47 ; Bannermati, J.b.w., 39; and Blackham, b. 32. The Home team then went in for their first innings, and at the conclusion of the clay's play had lost two wickets for 54 runs. The weather during the day was fine, and the attendance enormous. 2. In the Commons last night Sir C. W. Dilke stated that he believed all the Powers will accept the proposition to hold a Conference for the settlement of the Egyptian question, though no definite decision had' yet been come to. He further announced that information had been received that the Egyptians had commenced constructing earthworks around the city, and Government were communicating with Admiral Sir Beau champs Seymour, Commander of the United Squadron, as to the course to be pursued in regard thereto. The New South Wales loan of two millions sterling has been placed on the market. Tenders must be at a minimum of £102. New York, June 1. Intelligence to hand from Chicago states that a large body of ironworkers, who are on strike, boarded the railway train, and severely maltreated a number of non-strikers. The disturbance was of a serious character, and was only suppressed by the police intervening. Close upon 50,000 iron-workers are now on strike at Chicago, this, and other cities of the States. Constantinople, June 1. The Turkish Commissioners to enquire into the state of affairs at Egypt leave to-day for Alexandra, on board a Turkish iron-clad squadron. Paris, June 1. In the Chamber of Deputies to-day M. De Freycinct disclaimed the i eport that France was about to institute military action in Egypt, and added that the French Ministry considered, that united action on the part of European Powers was necessary in order 'to guarantee the perfect settlement of the Egyptian difficulty. The opening of the International Wine Exhibition; at Bordeaux, has been postponed for a fortnight. Suez, June 3. The Orient steamer Cuzco, which left Melbourne on the Ist May, arrived here yesterday. The refrigerating machinery is working splendidly, and the cargo is believed to be in excellent order, Sydney, June 24. Intelligence has been received that the barque Don Quillino, has foundered during a gale at the Friendly Islands, and all the officers were lost, and only five of those on board were saved.