LATEST CABLEGRAMS

Inangahua Times, Volume VIII, Issue 1291, 31 August 1883, Page 2

LATEST CABLEGRAMS

(per reuter'sagknoy.) Received August 29. ;'■ Sydney 29. Despot andliord Lisgar have been scratched for the Great Metropolitan Stakes. The following is the latest betting on. the event: — First Demon, 6 to 1 ; Sardonyx, 6 to 1. Brisbane 29. A sharp shock of earthquake was felt here and at Rockhampton this morning. Melbourne, 29. •: Sails*— Tarawera, for Bluff. Arrived — Manapouri, from Bluff. {Received August 30, I*s a.m.) Madrid, 28. A serious political crisis has occurred here, owing to the difference between King Alfonso and his Ministers, the latter having objected to His Majesty leaving the Kingdon on his proposed visit to the German Empire. No decision has as yet been come to in the matter. Capetown, 28. O'Donnell, who shot James Carey in Port Elizabeth last month, sailed today for England, where his trial will take place. Cairo, 28. Thirteen prisoners, who were tried and found guilty of complicity in the massacres at Alexandria in July last year, were hanged to-day. Paris, 28. Attempts have been made to incite the populace of this city against the Republic, and placards, urging the claims of Comte de Paris, the head of the House of Orleans, and grandson of the late King, Louis Phillipe 1., have

been posted in several places in the city. AdmiralGaliber sailed to-day to relieve Admiral Pierre as Commander of French operations in Madagascar. Eeceived August 80, 210 p.m. Paris, 29. The intelligence recently to hand that King Anara had submitted to the French Commanderj and that terms , for a cessation of hostilities had been agreed upon, is now officially confirmed. Batavia,29. A tidal-wave was experienced at Angir, on the coast of this Island, and caused the complete destruction of the place, and great loss of life. • Recent volcanic eruptions on Cracatoa, and marine disturbances have completely changed the aspect of the Straits of Sunda, and the navigation of the passage is now attended with great danger. Hong Kong, 29. A force of two thousand Chinese troops has. been ordered to Canton, in view of the state of affairs in Tonquin. Sydney, 30. The New South Wales Government has concluded a mail contract with the Orient Company for a fortnightly service of thirty-nine days, commencing with a steamer leaving Melbourne on the 2 1st September. •Received August 30, 2.40 p.m. Melbourne, 80. Graham Berry, replying to the German Government's communication regarding its decision on the Postal Conference held in May last, has strongly urged the acceptance of the conditions sought to be laid down by the Colonies iv joining the General Postal Union. London, 29. At the wool auction to-day 11,100 bales were offered. More demand was experienced at a slight improvement in prices. A further portion of the lonic's mutton wag sold to-day at prices ranging from sixpence to sevenpence per pound.