LATEST CABLEGRAMS

Inangahua Times, Volume IX, Issue 1423, 28 July 1884, Page 2

LATEST CABLEGRAMS

(PKK RKUTBIt'a AttKNOV. ) Received July 24.8 .5 p.m. HoiiART, 2-i. The manager of the livauch of the Bank of Tasmania at Beuconsfield, a town about 33 miles to the north-west of Launceston, was stuck up last night, and the keys of the bank takan from him. Subsequently the bank was entered and cash to the amount of £25,000 abstracted. The police are now iv pursuit of the robbers. Sydney, 24. The Laod Bill passed through committee in the Legislative Assembly last night, and the third reading has fixed for Tuesday next. Received July 25, 1.15 a.m. Melbouknr, 24, In the Legislative Assembly this evening Berry stated that the doctor at the Sanatorium pronounced the disputed cases of disease to be undoubted small-pox. Berry added that Government proposed to replace Dr Youll at an early date. Cairo. 28. Major Kitchener with an escort of forty Bedouin irregulars has started from Korosko to proceed to Dongo'a, with a view of definitely ascertaining the position of affairs at that place. The Madi of Dongola is strongly suspected of disloyalty, and complicity with the rebel leaders. London, 24, Telegrams to hand from Souakim state that reports have reached thore to the effect that General Gordon is making constant sallies from Khartoum by means of armed steamers in the Nile, and with such effect that the rebels iv the neighborhood are terrorized. Paris, 23 There is a slight decrease in the daily number of deaths from cholera at Marseilles and Toulon. Another death from the disease has occurred in this city. Received July 25, 1.40 p.m. Melbourne, 25. Jewel has been scratched for the Melbourne Cup. Hobart 25, Further details are to hand regarding the bank robbery at B:;aconsfield. The acting manager (not manager), Stockhouse, was tied to a tree with his head enveloped iv a pil'ow-case. Two men entered the bank, while two others who were armed guarded Stockhouse for two hours, He was then released. The watch and money which he had on hfm were not taken. The cash in the bank at the time of the robbery was unusually large, owing to its being pay-day at the mines. Received July 25, 4.20 p.m. London, 24. In the House of Commons to-day Gladstone announced that the European Conference or Egyptian affairs will reassemble on Monday next, and he hoped to be able to make a statement afterwards as to the result of the deliberations of the delegates. In the House of Commons to day Lord Hartington, Secretary of State, announced that he will present an additional estimate for expenses in connection with the defence of Egypt. Received July 26, 12.40 p,m. Sydney, 20. A case of small-pox, but one of a mild type, is reported from Forbes, a town 240 miles west of this city. The authorities have taken every precaution to prevent the spread of the disease. Melbourne, 26. It is announced that the Government intend shortly to issue Orders in Council in connection with the out break of small-pox in this city. London, 25. The cai'goes of frozen mutton brought by the ships Oamaru and Lady Jocelyn, from New Zealand have been examined and found to be in an unsatisfactory condition. Cairo, 25. News has reached here that a most disastrous earthquake has been experienced at Massowa, a seaport on a small island in the Red Sea, off the Abyssinian coast, with a population of two hundred thousand. The accounts to hand state the town was completely wrecked by the shock, which was of a most violent character. Received July 26, 0.47 a.m. Paris, 24. The cholera epidemic continues to spread in the southern districts of this country. Nine deaths occurred to-day from the disease at Artes. Brussels, 24. Arrangements are being made for founding a Belgian colony in New Zealand, and 50.000 francs have already been subscribed to defray the expenses in connection therewith. Persons of experience will start at an early date for New Zealand to make enquiries v/itli a view (if fv-f.s'.iilishiPs^ ii'<(- ■'-■■'■' Ir--

rangements with the Colonial authorities. Received July 25, 9.50 p.m. London, 24, The Australian cricketers commenced a match to-day at Brighton against an eleven of Sussex County represented by five gentlemen : — Messrs W. Blackham, E. J. EHis, W. Newham, H. Whifcfield, and G. N. Wyatt, and six players: — W. A. Humpherys, Arthur Hide, J. Jumper, H. Phillips, Jesse Hide, and W. A. Tester. There was a good attendance of spectators and great interest was taken in the match, and fine weather was experienced throughout the day. The Home team went in first and remained in all day, their score standing at 887 when the stumps were drawn, with one wicket still to fall. The batting of Wyatt and Phillips was excellent, and both exceeded a century, the latter being not out. The principal scorers were : — Whitfield, b, 84 ; Wyatt, b, 112 ; "Philips, wot out, 109. Total for nine wickets, 387. Bbisbane, 25. A Bill providing for the payment of members of Parliament was introduced in the Legislative Assembly to-day. Received July 26, 4.80 p.m. London, 25. The cricket match at Brighton — Australians v. Sussex, was resumed to-day befo'-e a large number of spectators. The weather was unsettled and heavy rain fell at intervals and play was occasionally suspended. The first innings of the Home team closed for 898. The highest scorers were Wyatt, b, 112; Phillips, c, 111. The Australians went in for their first innings, and at the close of the day had scored 223 with 6 wickets down. M'Donnell contributed 30, bowled, Murdoch, 87, caught; Midwinter, not out with 59.