NEWS BY CABLE.

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIX, Issue 6694, 30 September 1882, Page 2

NEWS BY CABLE.

BT HLECTEIO TELEOBAPH —COPYRIGHT. LETTER OF THANKS FROM TURKEY. BBDTEE'b TELEGRAMS. {Received September 29, 2.20 p.m.) Constantinople, September 27. The Porte has addressed a note to Earl Dufferin, the British Ambassador, thanking England for having restored order in Egypt, and expressing a hope that the close friendship of England and Turkey will continue. Alexandria, September 27. _ Sir Garnet Wolseley will remain in Egypt for another fortnight, but at the expiration of that time will return to England, London, September 27. The cargo of frozen mutton, ex Mataura, has been found to be in good order, and quite equal in condition to the Dunedin’s shipment. A number of carcases were sold to-day at from sjd to 6d per pound. The London meat market is at present overstocked. Melbourne, September 29. Harebell and Prime, Donna have been scratched for the Melbourne Cup. (Received September 29, 8 p m.) Sydney, September 29. Sailed, this afternoon—Steamship Hero, for New Zealand. New Zealand oats remain at 3s 3d, and New Zealand wheat at 5s 4d per bushel; maize, 5s Id; Sugar Company’s No. 1 pieces, per ton, £35. Brisbane, September 29. A strike, which it is feared will become general, has occurred among the weavers of this city, the men demanding an increase of wages. (Received September 29, 9.45 p.m.) Melbourne, September 29. Waxworks has been scratched for the Melbourne Cup.

SALE OF FROZKN MEAT EX MATAURA. BANQUET TO THE AUSTRALIAN CRICKETERS. SECRET CORONATION OF THE CZAR. abodb special fbb united pkess association. (Received September 29, 1.15 a.m.) London, September 28, 8.1 a.'m. The shipment; of frozen meat, ex Mataura, from Dunedin, has arrived in excellent condition. The mutton realised 6£d per lb. Salesmen express themselves delighted both with the contrition and quality of the consignment. (Received September 29, 10 p.m.) London, September 28. At the banquet given to the Australian cricketers, nearly 300 guests were present. Sir Henry Barkly presided, and proposed “The Guests. ” Mr Murdoch, the captain of the Australian team, amidst enthusiastic cheering, rose and responded, concluding by proposing the health of the cricketers of England, coupled with the names of Messrs Hornby and . Thornton. , Mr Hornby responded, apologising for the absence of Lord Harris, and Messrs Besborough, and W, G. Grace. Sir diaries Ducane and the Agent-General of Victoria were present. The banquet was held'at the Criterion. (Received September 29, 9 p.m.) London, September 28, 7.11 p.m. The ceremony of consecrating the Czar as Alexander 11., Emperor of Russia, was secretly performed during his recent visit to Moscow on pretence of opening an exhibition. Six cruisers for the Australian Squadron are being fitted out, and armed at Chatham dockyard. THE COMMAND OF THE ALEX. ANDRIAN GARRISON. MORE HONORS FOR ENGLAND’S HEROES. ; SATISFACTORY ASSURANCES TO THE - forte, ; AGE SPECIAL PER UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION. (Received September 29, 10.50 a.m.) London, September 27. . Lieutenant-General Sir .Henry Wylie Norman, K. 0.8., C.1.E., Bengal, is likely to be left in command of the forces at Alexandria. (Received September 29, 1 p.m.) London, September 28, 3.45 a.m. Sir Garnet Wolseley is expected to resume his Home duties as QuartermasterGeneral on the Ist of November. The Corporation of the City of London has resolved to present its freedom to General Sir Garnet Wolseley and Admiral Sir Beauchamp Seymour. The former will also receive a gold casket, and the latter a sword. Lord Dufferin has, on behalf of ‘ England, replied to the Porte’s note, and has given such assurances as hare entirely, satisfied the Porte as to the intentions of England in Egypt. Tantah has been garrisoned by ’two companies of English troops.