CABLEGRAMS

Inangahua Times, Volume IX, Issue 1415, 11 July 1884, Page 2

CABLEGRAMS

+ . (PKll HEUTKR'SAGKNUY. ) Received July 9, 1.46 a.m. London, 7. In answer to a question put in the House of Commons to-day the Hon. Evelyn Ashley stated that Lord Derby had received an offer from the Australian Colonies to contribute yearly the sum of fifteen thousand pounds towards maintaining a High Commissioner of the Western Pacific, who would reside in eastern New Guinea. He added that Her Majesty's Government would take steps to organise a sufficient staff to assist the Commissioner, and that the appointment of the latter would be made promptly. Received July 9, 12.42 a.m. Paris, 7. In the Chamher of Deputies to-day Ferry, Premier, made a statement regarding the present engagements be^ twon the French and Chinese troops at Langson. Tonquin, announced that from account which had been received by the Government it was clear that the French force which were going to occupy Langson, in accordance with the treaty had been led into a regular ambush by the Chinese. Ferry further stated that it was the intention of his Government to demand from China an indemnity of ten millions sterling, as reparation for the outrage. It is currently reported here to-day that the Government will order the occupation of Foo-Ohow by the French troops as a guarantee for the indemnity to be demanded from China. Received July 9, 2.10 p.m. Melbourne, 9. In the Legislative Assembly last evening, Service gave a notice of motion for an address to the Queen, embodying the Sydney Conventions resolutions. London, 8. In the House of Lords to day the Franchise Bill was under consideration when Earl Cairns moved an amendment declaring that the proposed reform is nnacceptablo without simultaneous provision for a redistribution of seats, after the debate the consideration of amendment was then adjourned until to day when a division is expected to be taken. London, 4. (Delayed in transmission.) In the cricket match at Huddersfield to day — Australians versus Notts, and York, the innings of the Home team closed for a total of 453, Scott, was the highest scorer, being bowled for

134. Hia inning* throughout was d splendid 6ne> he never gave a chance ■until bowled. •* (jrimshaw also played a good innings treing caught for 77. ! At the clo^e of the days play the A us- j tralians had 4 wickets down for 135. Received .July 9,9.35 p.m. ' HoHART, 9. Sir 11, B. Lock. Governor elect of Victoria, arrived here to-day. His EXcellency will reach Melbourne on Friday, 11th inst. Arrived steamship Reupe'in, from London. London, 8. Arrived — stamship Aarangi, from Wellington, (May 20), ami ship Opawa, Lyttelton (ApvilJU). Both vessels bring cargoes of frozen meat. Received July 10, 0.55 a.m. Mislrourne, 9. It is understood that Sir Henry Lock will not arrive -here until Tuesday next. In the Legislative Assembly this evening a motion for an Address to the Queen prayiug that her Majesty would cause to^/|fe submitted to the Imperial Parliament a measure providing for the constitution of a Federal Council for the Australian Colonies was carried unanimously. The Ministerial Land Bill was introduced in the Assembly to-night. A resolution in favor of the establishment of a Federal Council was moved in the Legislative Council this evening. ; HOBAHT, 9. The question of establishing a Federal Council jura's brought up for discussion in tlie ''Legislative Council to-night, and a motion in favor of same is now under consideration, Sydney, 9. Sir William Jervois arrived here today. Melbourne, 11, In the Legislative Council last night the resolutions of the Sydney Convention, were after a brief debate, adopted unanimously, { : London, 9. In the House of Lords last night the Dill for the reform of the franchise was, on the motion for second reading rejected by 205 to 146. Paris, 9. Latest accounts to hand from Marsailleri show that ch.olera is increasing in that district, Three deaths from the disease havo occurred at Aixe a town k 16 miles oft' Cairo. 9. Intelligence is to hand from Korosko and Wady-Halfa that the fortifications thereare proceeding vigorously in viaw of the possible £dVknceof the rebels. Sydney, 10. An anti-federation motion was under discussion in the ' Legislative Council last night. The Hon. W. B. Ddlley made a tine speech jin opposition to the motion, and warmly supported annexation. The debate was finally adjourned. lleceived July 10, ,1 p.m. Hobart 10, The Legislative Assembly passed the resolution in favour of Australasian Federation. A Ministerial bill has been introduced in the Assembly providing for the reform of the Puilia::iantary franchise of this Colony.