NEWS BY CABLE.

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIX, Issue 6697, 4 October 1882, Page 2

NEWS BY CABLE.

BT ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH—COPTBIQHI. FIRE IN SYDNEY, WITH LOSS OF LIFE. THREATENED STRIKE OF COAL LUMPERS. redteb’s telegrams. Received October 3, noon.)Stdney, October 3. A fire occurred at Lawler’s Bedding Factory in George-street last night, re* suiting in the complete destruction of th* premises, and the death of a woman who was sleeping there. The coal-lumpers employed on tho Sydney wharves are demanding 3d peß hour advance of wages, and a strike it feared to be imminent. London, October 2. A brilliant Aurora Borealis was visibl® Itit night. EXPECTED KNIGHTHOOD OF ADMIRAL HOSKINS. THE FRENCH HARVEST. kJSOUS SPECIAL PEB UNITED press ASSOCIATION (Received October 3,12.25 p.m.) London, October 2, 6 a.m. It is stated that Bear-Admiral Anthony Hiley Hoskins, G. 8., formerly Commander on the Australian station, is to be knighted for his services in Egypt. Earl Spencer, Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland, is visiting England. The Frenoh wheat harvest is estimated at one hundred and sixteen millions of hectolitres. A number of the Indian forces which have been in Egypt are to receive medals from the Queen personally. AGE SPECIAL FEB UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION. (Received October 3, 11.53 a.m.) London, October 2, 6.16 a.m. Lieutenant-General Sir John Adye, K.C.8., the chief of the staff in Egypt, and second in command to Sir Garnet Wolseley, is to return home immediately, in order to advise the Government as to the steps necessary in regard to the occupation of Egypt and preservation of peace. Prior to embarkation, the Indian troopa ore to be inspected by H.B.H. the Duke of Connaught.