LATEST CABLEGRAMS

Inangahua Times, Volume VII, Issue 1127, 4 September 1882, Page 2

LATEST CABLEGRAMS

(FROM OUK OWN CORRESPONDENT. )

London. August 31

The Australian cricketers commenced a return match against an eleven of the South of England, at Tunbridge to-day. The attendance of spectators was large, although the weather was showery, much interest being taken in thq match. During the afternoon the inclemency of the weather increased and play was suspended. The Australians went first to the wicket, and when the stumps were drawn had scored 131, with 'three wickets to fall. The highest scores were Griffin, caught, 40 ; and Bonnor, caught, 35. ' The wicket was heavy. ' September 1. Intelligence is to hand from the Philipine Islajndsjthat cholera is raging with uuasatjgjl effect, and is decimating the population of Manilla. September 1. Baron Lesseps has declined the pro.posed banquet in his honor. Complaints are being made in Alexandria at the withdrawal of troops, leaving the town almost defenceless. It is reported tliat Sir Evelyn Wood's Brigade is also about to leave. Spain, and the Netherlands have been admitted to share in the protection of the Suez,CanaL m**^..**. FigHtmg in"' Art&Vitween. Turkish and Greek forces has been stopped by mutual agreement It is reported that Mathew Arnold will visit Australia. The British outposts have been strongly reinforced, and Wolsely shows the utmost vigilance in his arrangements. Three hundred of the English force are in the hospital: The killed of the enemy in the recent engagement at Kassassin, numbering several hundred, have been buried by our troops. The suburban population is flocking I into Alexandria, as neither life nor proi perty are now considered safe outside the lines of the British troops. Predatory hordes are ravaging the country and committing all kinds of outrages. Provisions are plentiful in the city. The enemy are retiring frow Damanaher, and have abandoned their advanced trenches. Arabi has requested an armistice of I eight days ; Wolsely, however, objects j and only offers one clay. The assembly of notables despair as to the result of further resistance. Our wounded and killed in the recent engagement at Kassassin were mutilated by the enemy whenever the opportunity offered. The Guards (blues) charged the guns in the dark, but failed to capture them, and are blamed for the failure. The use of heavy troops in Egypt is generally condemned by military authorities — the climate and country render them unsuited for the work requiring to be performed. Considerable anxiety is felt about the safety of Alexandria, as it is almost denuded of troops. > August 31. Ogle, the Australian defaulter, has been committed for trial. Alexandria, 31. The residents in the suburbs of this city are returning in considerable numbers, and confidence is being rapidly restored. Sir Garnet Wolsely has returned from the front, and is now at Ismalia ; no further movement of importance has occurred. A statement is current in Ismalia that the. Governor of Za^aziz, an immortant town at the junction of the railway linos between Alexandria, Suez and Cairo, has commenced a parleying with the British' on behalf of \rabi, with a view obtain an armistice and terms for the subsequent surrender of the rebel army. September 1. The rumor regarding the parleying for an armistice is distrusted. 5.45 a,m. A force of Marines has replaced the Highland brigade as garrison to Alexandria. Sir G. Wolsoly has demanded from the War Oince a supply of balloons for observation purposes.

Arabi is selling all European property he can get hold of.

Bombay has decided to quarantine all arrivals from Suez.

Constantinople, 31

A difficulty has arisen with regard to the despatch of 'I urkish troops to Egypt in accordance with the terms of the Anglo-Turkish military Convention. The execution of the Convention is delayed until it is decided at what point the landing shall take place.

Sydxby, September 1

In the Legislative Assembly last night, the Minister of Public Works announced that the Government had entered into an agreement with a private company for the erection of a high level bridge between Sydney auji the North Shore, subject to the passage of an Act of Parliament authorising the work.