(Received August 19, at 1.10 a.m.)

It is reported that M. Francois Grevy retires from the presidency of the French ■RorvnKKp. nnd bo will oe succeeded by M. present Minister of Foreign

ictcrs gratification is ex ,"announcement that Major '.. idoning the proposal for cricketers to Australia.
INTERCOLONIAL.
[By Eleotbio Telegraph.—Copyeight.l

(Reuters Telegrams.)

THE VICTORIAN BUDGET.
Melbourne, August 18,

In the Legislative Assembly last night a formal resolution approving of the Budget was voted. THE NEW HEBRIDES. The Preniier (Mr Gillies) made a state ment last night to the effect that the Vic torian Government deemed it unnecessary to ask tho other colonies to renew the protest regarding the New Hebrides. The only satisfactory solution would bo the fixing of the date for tho withdrawal of the French troops. The colonies, he added, were agreed regarding the questions of tho influx of French criminals and tho prevention of con tamination therefrom.
THE CHASCA.
Sydney, August 17.
(Eeeolvod August 18, at 12.-10 p.m.)

The survey of the Chasca shows that she must undergo extensive repairs. All her cargo is now being discharged.
RESIGNATION OF MR DIBBS.
August 18.
(Received August 19, at 1 a.m.)

Mr Dibbs has resigned his position in the Cabinet a* Colonial Socretary, owing to a dif ference of opinion with his colleagues in re ference to the proposed establishment of a statistical department.
THE AFGHAN FRONTIER COMMISSION.
[By Electeic Teleuujlph.—Copyright."]

(Reuteb's Telegrams.)

A REPORTED DIFFICULTY.
London, August 17.
(Keceived August 18, at 2 p.m.)

Tho Standard announces that, owing to the difficulty that has arisen between Eng land and Russia in regard to tho Afghan frontier question, the British Commission is to be recalled forthwith from the Afghan frontier.
NEGOTIATIONS TO BE CONTINUED. August 18.
