CABLEGRAMS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 7056, 26 September 1884, Page 2

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(iiSCTEB'a TISLK&HAKS.) London, September 24. (Received September 25, at 2.80 p.m.) • Int9lligence ia to hand from Now York of the death of the Hon. Gilbert Leigh, eldest son of Lord Leigh. , While out hunting at Wyoming he fell over a precipice. The deceased, who was 33 yeara of age, represented South Warwickshire in the House of Commons, ■ ■

Cairo, September 21,

(Received September 25, at 1.15 p.m.)

The Russian Government bave joined Trance, Germany, and Austria in protesting sgainst Nubar Pasha's proposal to suspend the law of liquidation of the Egyptian debt.

Hongkonq, September 24

(Received September 25, at 1.15 p.m.)

Li Hung Obang has been reinstated in the position of Prima Minister.

(Special to Press Association.)

London, September 24,

(Kccolved September 25, at 12.30 p.m.)

The Orient steamer Chimborazo, with the Suez mail, has arrived at Naples. The piospactß of tba late Oriental Bank estate are improving, and it is anticipated that the liquidators will be able to pay 20s in the pound, without interest.

Sir Saul Samuel and Sir F. D. Bell are at present unwilling to press Lord Derby on the Pacific question.

The Marquis of Hartington, Secretary of State for War, has disposed of a battery of field guns to the Now Zealand Government. • .• September 25.

(RoceivDd September 2G us 1 a tn.)

The Canadian Government intend to place a six million loan on the market Bhortly. The Marquis.of Salisbury, writing to the "National Keview" in reference to the Reform Bill, argues that a fair redistribution of seats will satisfy the Tories. Spofforth will not return with his team, but wili remain in England for a few weeks longer.