CABLEGRAMS.

Oamaru Mail, Volume IV, Issue 989, 20 June 1879, Page 2

CABLEGRAMS.

f,A TEST DOME AND FOREIGN NEWS. (recter's telegrams fer press association) Paris, June 19. The French Consul-General has informed the Khedive of Egypt that the French Government has decided to insist upon his deposition, in consequence of recent events. Rome, Juno 19. An earthquake destroyed five villages in the vicinity of the town of Catalia, in Sicily. (special to Melbourne age.) London". June 19. The financial difficulties of the Porte threaten serious trouble. Kheredene, Grand Yizicr, has resigned, owing to palace intrigues. Dangerous feeling prevails in Constantinople. DIRECT AUSTRALIAN NEWS. (KECTER r S TELEGRAM, PER PRESS ASSOCIATION) Sydney, June 19. The schooner Louisa Peacock, bound from Queensland to Sydney, timber laden, has been wrecked oiF Newcastle. The sailinaker was drowned, but the rest of the cicw and passengers were saved. The vessel was owned in Sydney by Messrs. Robey, and was built at New Jersey, in 1855. Sailed—Sydney, for Auckland. Melboukite, June 20. It is expected that the Australian and European Bank will re-open for business to-morrow. Parliament meets on the Bth July.

The Treasurer has notified the Associated Banks that the Government may withdraw their balance six months hence.

(SPECIAL TO PRESS ASSOCIATION). Melbourne, June 19. Parliament meets for the despatch of business on the Bth July. The Government has notified the associated banks that they intend to withdraw the public account in six months. No reason is assigned. The Australian and European Bank reopens on Satur4ay.