EGYPT AND THE SOUDAN.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXI, Issue 6999, 23 April 1884, Page 5

EGYPT AND THE SOUDAN.

. .. [Received April 23, I.M a.tn.], ~: . : . Cairo, April 21. Major Sir E. Barino and General Graham have started for. London. London, . April 22. ' Sir R. E.Egertonhas been appointed to replace Major Baring as British Consul at Cairo.' V " i LONDON, April 22. The Governor of. Berber telegraphing stated that hiß. position' is quite hopeless, and that unless he is reinforced immediately he must surrender to the rebels. ' •.-• '- — v EGYPTIAN MATTERS AND THE ' EUROPEAN POWERS. . : - LoNDON, April 21. The report current that it has. been proposed to hold ■ a conference of the - European Powers," to ; consider Egyptian affairs, is now fully confirmed; ■ Thfe proposal is now under consideration by the various Governments. It is understood that' the. question of Egyptian, finance will alorie occupy the attention of the Conference. SHIPPING AND FROZEN MEAT, ! - ' London', April 21. ' ... Arrived : . The ' steamship . British. Queen from Wellington on -March :'6. The' steamship - Lusitania from Melbourne on March'B. .' The meat; cargoes of both vessels are believed to be in good condition. • . .». ; [Received April 28, 1.10 a.m.l- - LONDON. MARKETS/ ; ■■ London, Ap"V2l.' Consols remain at IQ2$. , New Zealand securities are at'the last'quotations. ' ; ' ' This market 'rate of discount has further, fallen to I|-. The bank rate is 2§- per cent. - ' :-• A Adelaide' wheat' has declined' to 42s ex : store, and New Zealand ditto remains at 35s to 40s ; Adelaide flour, ex store, 28s. < . Australian Tallow_: Average quality beef,' 375; mutton, 405.; " / r V , [Reneired.'April 28,110 a.m.l : THE SHIP WAKEFIELD. [per merchant shipping And under- ; writers 'Association.] April 21. Arrived : ' The ship Wakefield, from Lyttelton, January 23.