LATEST CABLEGRAMS

Inangahua Times, Volume IX, Issue 1410, 30 June 1884, Page 2

LATEST CABLEGRAMS

(PER REUTER'S AGENCY. ) Received June 26, 10 p.m. London, 26. In the House of Commons to-day Sir Stafford Nortbcote gave notice of a motion declaring that the AngloFrench agreement regarding Egyptian affairs will neither lead io peace in that country, nor will it justify an English loan. It has transpired that the Porte iias accepted the invitation of ihe BriUsi Government to take part in the approaching International Confere.ieo on Egyptian affairs, but reserves the question of Suzerainty. Caip.o, 25. Subudir of Dongola has arrived at Wady-Halfa. He discredits the reported fall of Berber. Received June 27, 12.20 p,m. Caiko, 2(5. Major Kitchener reports that the rebels are now retiring' from the vicinity of Berber, and that the desert route from Koro3ko to that place is safe. Paris, 26 The panic which arose at To.ilon, owing to the outbreak of cholera is now subsiding, and the further spread of the disease has, it is hoped, been stopped. Beceived June 27, 1 p.m. Melbourne, 27. In the Legislative Assembly las! night the resolutions of the Hyducy Convention were ?igain under discussion, and further adjourned till Wednesday next. The clauses regarding annexation, and recedh isites was almost unanimously supported. There has been some criticism, however, on the proposal regarding the FeiWa! Council. If any division is taken ou the resolutions these clauses will he proposed separately. Received May 27, 2.30 p.m. Hong Kong, 2G. Intelligence has been received of a fresh outbreak of hostilities between the French and Chinese troops in Tonquin. Accounts 'to hand slate that a detachment of French, regulars, numbering 7,000, were proceeding to occupy Langsdon, (an important town on the Tonquin-Chinese frontier) when they were attacked by a large force of Chinese, who had been holding Langsclou in violation of the treaty con

jlucled last month between France md China. A severe engagement snsued, resulting in the repulse of the Ghinese, who are said to have numbered 4,000, with heavy loss in killed and wounded. The casualties on the side of the French are given as 40 killed. In consequence of the outbreak M. Patenoter, French Commissioner in Tonquin, has been ordered to Pelrin to demand reparation from the Chinese Government for the attack : and violation of the Nankiu treaty. A French fleet under Admiral Courhet has further been ordered to proceed northwards to suppoit Pdtenoter's demand. Received June 28, 12.5 p.m. Lo.siXun, 27. In the House of Lords last night Lord Carnarvon gave notfoe that he would on Tuesday next move a. vote of censure on the Government for tJ.eir Egyptian policy, in connection with the Anglo-French agreement. The Beforn) -jFVtrichise Bill was again under Ansideration in the House of ComHons last night, and passed before the House rose. Pkr-.», l 2fi. In the Chamber of Deputies to flay, the recently concluded A.ng!.>-Frei.cli Convention with regard Lo EgypUai. affairs was under discussion. A vote of confidence in Jules Ferry iv connection therewith was moved aad adopted by a substantial majority. Caiko. 26. News of the fall of Berber into the hands of the Arab, rebels on the 3th inst., has now received official confirmation. Received June 28, 1,15 a,m. Brisbane, 27. Hanlon arrived here to-day, and was accorded a good reception. L'WX.;', 23. The cricket mateh — Australians v. the Gentlemen of .England was commenced at the Oval io-dy.y. The following are the names ot' the Home team : — C. T. Stu'dd, ChrisfcophersoM, ■E. J. Diver, W. G. G-ww, Lord Harris, A. J. Lucas, W. N\ jfteid, W. E. Roller, A. G-. Steel, Welraan, A. W. iiidly. The greatest interest was taken in i\w. match, and the weather being splendid the attendance of spectators was enormous. The visitors went in first, and scored 229. M'Donnell, b, 15; Murdoch, c, 21 ; Scott, b, 16; Biackham, I. b. w, 09; Midwinter out) 60; Boyle, c, aud b, 21. Midwinter batted splendidly and never gave a chance. The Home team then went in. and at the close of the day's play had lost 2 wickets for 91. Grace (oot out) 4o"; Siudd, b, 10; Lucas, b, 18 ; Reid, (not out) 11. The Marquis and Marchioness of Nornianby have arrived at Liverpool. Lady Normanby is much improved in 1 health. Received June 23, 10 p.m. Hong Kong, 27Latest news from Tonquin states thai, further fighting has taken place between the French and Chinese at Langson, on the frontier, the Chiuese being again the aggressors. Accounts received here show that the attack was made on the French position at Langson by a large body of Chinese, and heavy fighting ensued with varying success to the combatants. The assaults of the Chinese were renewed at intervals during two days, and hostilities proceeded for the whole of thai time, neither side gaining any decisive advantage. The loss sustained by the French is set down at .10 killed and 32 wounded. The Chinese loss is not known, but is believed to have been heavy. Ten thousand Chiuese are reported to be in the vicinity of Langson, and" further fighting is expected to take place during the next few days. Londox, 27. It is announced that the British Government has decided after further consideration not to ratify the treaty which was agreed upon in February lust with Portugal, providing for the appointment of an Anglo-Portugese Commission to regulate trade and the navigation of the Congo river, West Africa. In the House of Commons last night before the bill for reform of the franchise had been finally passed Gladstone made a speech in v/'ueh lie took occasion to warn the House of Lords that the rejection of the measure in that Chamber could only be attended with the gravest results lo the nation.