LATEST CABLEGRAMS

Inangahua Times, Volume VIII, Issue 1215, 3 January 1883, Page 2

LATEST CABLEGRAMS

(PER REUTfiR 1 ? AGENCY.)

The following is the result of the Champion Stakes :— CHAMPION RACE. Commotion ... ; 1 Guesswork 2 Navigator 8 Time smin — 26secs. The cricket match between the English and Australian team was re. sumed. The Australian team continued their first innings, which closed for a total of 291 runs. The following are the remainder of the scores : — Spofibrth, c 9 ; Garrett, c nil ; Bonnor, c 85 ; Palmer, not out, nil; extras, 11. The English team in their first innings scored 177. The following are the scores ; — Hon. Ivo Bligh, nil ; Ldslie, c 4; C. T. Studd, b 0; Barlow st 10 ; A. G. Steel, b ;27 ; Eeid, b 19 ; Bates, c 28 ; M. B. Studd, run out 7 ; Tylecote, b 33 ; Barnes, b 26 ; Eickman (substitute), not oat 18 ; extras, 5; total 177. J■ ■ ■■ ' The bowMng cd^ne* Australians was dead on the wicket. Palmer took\ seven wickets.

The English team being 114 behind their opponents, had to follow on, and at the close of the day's play had scored 11 without the loss of a wicket. J Tylecote, not out, 3 j Barlow, not out, 8. The weather was stormy during the day, but the attendance at the match was onormous. (Received Jan 2, 42.80 p.m) Paeis, 1, M. Leon Gambetta died this morning, aged 54. : London, 1. The Rev. Canon Bradford has been appointed Anglican Bishop of Tasmania. Melbourne, 2. The Government has decided to fix the minimum of the loan about to be raised in London, at par, and has telegraphed to the Agent-General accordingly. Alexandria, Dec. 31. In consequence of representations made to the Egyptian Government, it is probable that the whole of the British cavalry, artillery, and a considerable portion of the infantry will be withdrawn without delay. Capetown, Dec. 81, Cetewayo leaves Natal on Thursday next for Zululand to be reinstated as King. It is feared that disorder will arise in consequence of his restoration to power. ) The state of affair." in Bisutuland is now quieting, aud it is hoped that the native difficulties have been overcome. . -

Eeceived Jan. 1, 9*20 a.m

Melbourne, 1

Victorian Racing Olub's New Year's Day Meeting. Hurdle Race Daringliall, 1 ; Lady 1 Hampton, 2 ; Cracksman, 8. Yarraville Stakes, Boolka, 1 ; Solitaire.* 2 ; Little -Jack, 3. Nornianby Stakes, -Archie, 1 ; Warwick, 2 ; St . Lawrence, 3. Midsummer Handicap, Oddj Trick, 1 ; Leslie, 2;. Mistaken, 3. '

The Orient steamship John Eldei arrived last night

(Received, Jan.! 2, 2,45 p.m.) Gambetfce died of. erysipelas. His remains will be publicly buried at the expense of the State.

London, 1,

It is announced that Lord Edmond Fitzmaurice, M.P. for Celde, has been appointed Under Secretary for Foreign flairs, vice Sir Qliarles Dilke, appointed President of the Local Goveanment Board.

Obituary: Earl of Wemyss, aged 86. I

Received Jan. 2, 1 p.m.

I Melbourne, 2

Twenty thousand persons were present at the cricket match yesterday. The wickeWas very unfavorable to the Englis|imen. It is still raining and the match may not be continued to-day.

The ship Thirlimare, from London, reports that on the voyage she spoke the barque Ondit, bound from Cardiff to Colomb.o The captain and six of the crew of the latter had been washed overboard in a heavy gale.

Adelaide, 2,

Arrived : the steamship Natal, 4000 tons, from Marseilles. She is the pioneer of the Messageres Maratime Co.'s line to Australia and New Caledonia. Sydney, 2. Arrived : Steamship Ringarooina, from Auckland. Tattersall's Cup yesterday was won by Morpeth, after a grand race.

The inquest at Clarence on the bodies of those drowned by the wreck of the New England has concluded. The jury censured the pilot for neglect of duty in not rendering assistance to the steamer.