LATEST CABLEGRAMS.

Inangahua Times, Volume XI, Issue 1791, 6 December 1886, Page 2

LATEST CABLEGRAMS.

BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH. (Copyright). Received Nov. 2, 3.55 p.m London, 8 Waddington, French Ambassador, is urging Earl Iddlesleigh, Foreign Secretary, to give a definite pledge as to the evacuation of Egypt by the British forces, and to agree to the control of the Suez canal being of an international character. Waddington'ti communication to the Foreign Secretary has been couched in amicable terms. Rancoov, 2 Military operations in Upper Burmah are being actively pursued i>y the. troops under the command of General Sir F. Roberts. The British column in the various districts are defeating and pursuing the Ducoits at all points. Received Nov. 2, 1.5 p.m. London, 2 The Irish Executive has ismied a proclamation prohibiting tlie summon ing of meeting cajled with a view of intimidating tenants who refuses to pay rents. The Tines today in a leading article on the present state of Ireland urges that by continual firmness the struggle now proceeding will be shortened. St. Pktkrsbuhg, 2 Kanlbars has arrived here from Constantinople. It is reported on good authority that Prince Lobanoff will shortly succeed

De Gicvs as Minister of Foreign Affairs. j Melbourne, 3 ; It is state d that ,ft thousand men are waiting at Adelaide owina; to the short supply of writer at Tt*tn!|>a The Legislative Council lust, night passed a bill providing for the preliminary expenses of the exhibition in 1888, which is to be hold in celeWration of the Australian centenary. The posal meets with general public approval hut the decision of the Chamber of Commerce and manufacturers is awaited. Received Dec. 2, 5.30 p.m. London, l A conference between the committee of the Imperial Institute and Agents General took place to-day when the poihts of disagreement in relation to the management of the Institute were discussed. T^h proceedings were of a most satisfactory character. The committee promised Colonial legislation as to the Imperial Institute should be fully secured. All the suggestions made by the Agents will !•«• carried out, but the natnre of their suggestions has not transpired. Sydnky 2 The Wairarapo sailed this afternoon for Auckland. The latest reports from Kimherley goldfield state that no permanent field has yet been discovered, Hitherto only prospecting had be«n carried on. Diggers continue to arrive at Der'iy and Cambridge Gulf from the goldfields, some of them bringing fair amounts of gold. The diggers are in good health. Business at Derby and Cambridge Gulf is dull, Received Dec. 3, 1 a.m Bkkbane, 2. Parliament was prorogued to day by the Acting- Governor. Stdnfy, 2 Darley, Q.C., will b«- sworn in as Chief Justide on Tuesday next. Mr Patrick Jennings has expressed his approval of Gillies proposal to hold an International exhibition in Mela bourne in 1888. Melbourne, 2 The s.s. South Australian, tfhich arrived to-day from Adelaide, brought 100 returned diggers from Teetulpa goldfields. Adelaide, 2 The bank at Teetulpa purchased 300 ounces of gold firm diggers in the neighbourhood sine« Monday last. Water is lepmted to be very scarce on the goldfields. Received Nov. 3, 21.50 p.m. London, 2 A serious fire broke out in Knightrider street in the city last ni^ht, completely destroying the block of warehouses, as well as the interior of St. Mary Magdalene's Church. The loss caused l>y the conflagration is estimated at £100,000. John Morley, addressing a Liberal meeting at Edinbnrg last night, stated that he was in favor of the principle of self government being extended to Scotland, but declared that the establishment of an independent Parliament in that country was impossible. A grand review will be held at Aldershot in June noxt to celphra.e the Jubilee year of Her Majesty's reign. The Agents-Generaljhave conjointly telegraphed to their respective Governments with reference to the. Imperial Institute scheme, stating that they are completely satisfied with the assurances of ihe committee, and will complete arrangements. Melbourne, 4 The Trades and Laltor Council have rejected by a large majority the motion propefied by its secretary of approval of the Exhibition to be held in 1888. Adelaide, 4 Many diggers are returning here from Teetulpa, owing to the shortness of water on the field. Received Dec. 3, 10.15 p.m. London, 2 The Russian and Turkish Governments are acting in concert with the other Great Powers in endeavoring to bring about a settlement of the Bulgarian question. Sydney, 4 William Beach, champion oarsman, who arrived at Sydney to-day met with a most enthusiastic reception, immense crowds assembling in the streets and round the harbor to welcome hinu Received Dec. 4, 1 a.m. M«?Lnoi:R\E, 3 The trial of Stoddart Campbell, the defaulting teller of thft Bunk of AustralftPirt was concluded to-duy and resulted in Campnell being acquitted.