CABLEGRAMS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 6474, 11 November 1882, Page 2

CABLEGRAMS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

[By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.] (Reoteu's Telegrams.) Loxdon, November 9th. (Received November 10th, 1882, at 1.30 p.m.) Anthony Trollope has now recovered from bis indisposition.

A note has been addressed to the Powers by the Egyptian Government, in which it is stated that the Anglo-French control in Egypt will be abolished, because it was found that this dual and political character of English and French Controllers had the effect of creating trouble in the government of the country. London, November 10th. (Received November 11th, 18S2, at 1.20.a.m.) The Premier was present at the Guildhall banquet, held yesterday evening (Lord Mayor's day), and in the course of his speech referred at some length to the present aspect of affairs in Ireland. Mr Gladstone laid great emphasis upon the continued dominion of crime iv that country. He added, however, that the situation had of late shown considerable improve, ment, and the tendency to seek the redress of grievances by peaceful and legal means was evidently reviving. Paris, November 9th. (Received November 10th, 1882, at 1.30 p.m )

The French Chambers were opened to-day. In the course of an address on the occasion, the Premier (M. Duclerc) stated that communications of a friendly character were passing between tho English and French Governments on the subject of certain proposals submitted by the British Cabinet for the settlement of affairs in Egypt. M. Duclerc further announced, in connection with the present Socialist agitation in France, that the Government were determined to firmly repress any internal disorder. Vienna, November 9th. (Received November Ilth, 1882, at 1.20 a.m.) ■ At the sitting of the Austro-Hungarian delegates to-day, the attitude of the Russian Government was brought under discussion. Count Dalnocy, Minister of Foreign Affairs, remarked during the debate that the peaceful opinions which were known to be entertained by the Czar regarding European politics were a guarantee that the policy of Russia would tend towards the preservation of peace in Europe. Alexandria, November Bth. (Received November 10th, 1882, at 11.30 a.m.) Intelligence is to haud from tho Soudan that fighting between the Egyptian troops and the followers of the False Prophet has been proceeding for some days past. On tho whole the engagements have resulted adversely to th e Egyptians, but according to the latest reports the latter are now retrieving their recent losses. Cairo, November Bth. (Received November 10th, 18S2, it 11.30 a.m.) The preliminary hearing of evidence against Arabi and his fellow prisoners has now closed. The taking of the evidence for the defence begins next mouth. New York, November Bth. (Received Hovomber 10th, 1882, at 11.3D a.m ) In the State elections the Democrats have achieved triumphant successes in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and in the Southern States. The Democratic party have now an assured majority in Congress. (Special to Press Association.) London, November Bth. (Received November 10th, ISB2, at 1.20 p.m.) The Governor of Cleveland, the Democratic candidate, has been elected Governor of New York; and Butler, tho Democratic candidate, has also secured the Governorship of Massachusetts. The Democrats are secure of a decisive majority in the next Congress. Tho Republican party expect to gain in the South, but these cannot affect the heavy Democratic successes in the North. November 9th. (Received Novembor 10th, 1833, at 2.10 p.m ) Mr Gladstone, commenting in the House of Commons on tho avowed intention of tho Irish members to support Sir Stafford Northcote's amendment for the rejection of the procedure resolutions, said the rejection of the closure would be disastrous to Ireland, as ho, personally, was in favour of a large and liberal measure of self-government for that country. The Sultan has denied that he authorised the letters to Arabi which have been produced before the Special Commission. M. Louis Blanc, the French journalist and statesman, is seriously ill. London, November 10th.

(Received November 11th, 1882, at 1.30 «.m.) The Liverpool Cup has been won by Gonzales ; Sibyl, 2 ; Wallenstein, 3. M. Duclerc has in the Chamber challenged a vote of want of confidence on the question of relations with the English Government. The challenge was rather coldly received, but the divisions which have taken place in the Chamber show the strength of the Government to be unimpaired. The Board of Trade returns shows a diminution of agrarian crime by four-fifths. Scairwan has warned the Basutos that fighting will result unless they submit. <:

INTERCOLONIAL.

[By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.] (Rkuteh's Telegrams.) Melbourne, November 10th. (Per Merchant Shipping and Underwriters' Association.) London, November Bth.—The ship Kiandra has put into Plymouth, and is discharging a portion of her cargo, which has become slightly damaged owing to severe weather. (N.B. The Kiandra is presumed to be bound from London to Port Chalmers.) Sydney, November 10th. (Rcccivrd November 10th, 1882, at 8.5 p.m.) New Zealand wheat remains at 4s 8d per bushel, and New Zealand oata at 3a Od!

maize, per bushel, 4s 9d; Sugar Company's No. 1 pieces, per ton, £30. 1 A thousand wharf labourers struck to-day for an increase of wages, and the shipping trade has been almost entirely suspended in consequence. The Rev. Father Luck, Roman Catholic bishop-elect of Auckland, and the Maori chiefs Sydney Taiwhanga and Hore Tariohaka, are passengers to Auckland by the steamer Ringarooina, which left here yesterday morning. (Received November Ilth, 1882, at 1.20 a.m.) The Intercolonial fire brigades' demonstration was brought to a conclusion to-day. Several contests have been held, and of these three events were won by the Victoria representatives, and the same number by those of New South Wales. Fifteen hundred firemen have taken part in the demonstration, which passed off with great success.