CABLEGRAMS.

Auckland Star, Volume XXVI, Issue 4419, 12 July 1884, Page 2

CABLEGRAMS.

[BY CABLE.-COI'YRI(iHT.]

[REUTISk'S TKLUOItAMS.]

All England v. Australia. (Hoceivod July 12—11.50 a.m,)

London", July 10.—The cricket match Australia vemirf All England commenced at Manchester late this afternoon, tho weather having moderated, though contiuuing showery. The wicket was very heavy, owing to the rain that had fallen. The Englishmen wont in lirst to the' wickets, and when tho stumps were drawn, their score stood at 20, with .'t wickets down. The individual scores were: — Graoo, c, 8 : Hornby, stumped, 0 ; Elyott, b, 5 j Barlow, not; out, 5 ; Steele, not out,, 8. (Received July 12—11.45 a.m.) Tho Imperial Parliament. London, July II. —In tho Houso of Commons last night, it was announced that the London Government Bill and other measures introduced by Ministers which wero likely to load to a lengthy debate will bo dropped for tho present session. The Deceased Wile's Slater Bill. The Deceased Wife's Sinter Bill which was recently introduced in the House of Lords has been withdrawn. Tho Egyptian Question. Tho Committee of financial experts.which was appointed by tho Kuropean powers to consider the proposals of tho British Govornmentin regard toEgyptian financialquestiona has held frequentsittingsduringtho pant few days. Tho Committee is expected to complete it« deliberations next week, when the Conference will reassemble for tho purpose of discussing tho report ol exports. Tho Reform of tho Franchise Ministerial and Opposition caucuses are now actively organising for tho purpose of agitating respectively for and against the reform of the franchise. Tho Cholera In Franco. Paws, July 11.—Telegrams from Marseilles report that cholera is still raging there, no less than 53 deaths having oc eurrcd yesterday from tho disease. Latent news from Toulon stutos that tho epidemic is somewhat abating, tho mortality yesterday having only amounted to twelve cases, which is below tho recent, daily average. Commorolnl Itoport. Lo.NlioN, July 10 — Consols remain at par. Tho bank rate remains at 2 iwr cont., and the market rato is I por cent. Tho bank resorvo is now t'11,'.!00,000,a reduction of C'oo,ooo duringtho wook. Tho proportion of rosorio to liabilities remains at ■! por cont. New Zealand securities aro Him at last quotations, viz: -;"i por cent. 10-10 loan, U)\\; "> per cent. 1 SSI) loan, 1031 ; 44 por rent. 1579-1901 loan, 101j' ;-1 por cont. inscribed stock, 100.}. Colonial breadstuff* : -Adelaide wheat: Oil' coait, cargoes are quoted at !!~s IOJd ; on tho spot quotations aro unchanged. Australian tallow is without quotablu change. Tho Houso of Lords and tha Roformßlll. London July 10. Tho Liberal* are organising an immense agitation in tho provinces, with v view to the intimidation of the members of the House of Lords. A largo amount is being subscribed, but tho Lords aro conlidont that tho country will recognise their willingness to pas." tho Franchise) Bill. Lord Huston has abandoned his petition praying for a divorco. The prosiiootus of tho newly-formed Oriental Bank Company will bo published to-morrow. It is .lot likely that tho list of I'ontribiitaries will be settled boforo the loiifjr vacation takes place. Tho protectorate over Now Guinea being issued without jurisdiction over foreigners is deemed unsatisfactory. The AgentsGeneral are urging England to extend tho jurisdiction to tho adjoining islands.