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Bay of Plenty Times, Volume XIII, Issue 1697, 12 June 1884, Page 2

[iffiM-fill's CABLEGRAMS^], 1 BYEJ.ECTBIC TELEGRAPH — COPTRT^Hf . LONDON. June 9. '. The Orangemen abstained from (holding their meeting simultaneously with that of the National party. After iheir meeting the Nationalists stoned the Orange Lodge, which resulted in shots being exchanged, and serious rioting has taken place. ; In the House of Lords to-day, Earl Granville, Foreign Secretary, stated that parleying with France in connection with the projected European Conference on Egyptian affairs is proceeding in a satisfactory manner. His. Lordabip added that he hoped to be. able to make a statement on the subject next week. The Pall Mall Gazette to-day published a paragraph' asserting that England and France have arrived at an agreement regarding Egypt ; that England will lend that country eight millions ; that the British Government consents to the principle of the multiple- control of Egyptian finances ; that the British force will remain in Egypt for at least three years and a-half; that Turkey will occupy the . Bed Sea ports, and send a force of 15,000 to pacify the Soudan. A Press Association message says that Government has consented not to pledge England with reference to Egypt before consulting Parliament. Twelve officers have been arrested at Odessa charged with being con- j cerned in a Nihilist conspiracy. 4 Mr Murray-Smith is urging Lqrd^ Derby to pass an Australasian Federation Bill at once to enable the Colonies to take action if necessary. The market rate of discount has advanced to 2^ per cent., and is now % below the bank rate. The catalogue at to-day's wool sale comprised 11,400 bales. "The market is firm. June 10. In the disturbance between the Orangemen and National party at Newry, the former were the aggressors. At Kieff, a Bussian town on the Eiver DDieper, 40 officers have been arrested on suspicion of being connected with Nihilist plots. Later. It is believed that the concession granted by England will provoke the defeat of the Ministry, and a dissolution of Parliament will probably take place in autumn. The provincial Liberals and Press insist on the retention of a complete influence in Egypt. The Australian Team commenced a cricket match at Bradford to-day against an eleven of Yorkshire. The day's play resulted in Yorkshire scoring 55 in their first innings. The Australians, in their first innings, scored 72. - Latest. The Australians won by three wickets.

CAIRO, June 8. The reported fall of Berber is generally believed to be incredible, and ifc is expected that contradictory news will shortly be received. Recent reports show that the projected expedition for the relief of Khartoum" had had a good effect upon the rebels, who were said to be retreating into Kordofan, fearing the arrival of the British troops. In consequence of the present serious aspect of affairs at Souakim, Admiral Lord John Hay, Commander of the Mediterranean Squadron, has proceeded thither. .

NEW YORK, June 8. The Republican party are strongly objecting to the nomination of exSecretary Blame as candidate for the Presidency, and refuse to agree with the decision of the Chicago Constitution.