LATEST CABLEGRAMS

Inangahua Times, Volume VIII, Issue 1297, 14 September 1883, Page 2

LA T E ST CABLEGRAMS

(per reutbr'b aornoy. ) (Received Sept. 12, 1 p.m;) Melbourne* 12. It has been ascertained that four children, between the ages of twelve and four years, were burned to-day in a fire at Walsh-street, South Yarra. The corpses which have been recovered are terribly charred by fire. A fifth child who was severely injured is now lying in a critical condition, and is not expected to recover. The following is the latest betting on the .Melbourne Cup,, and V. B.C. Derby Cup : — Despot, 100 to 8 ; First Demon, 100 to 7; 'Legrand,"looto6; First Water, 100 tod. Derby, Archer, £to 1 ; Off Color, 4 toi. •....•.'•- London, 11. The homeward mail via Suez and Brindisi, dated Melbourne, July 31st, were delivered here t -day. Received September 13, 0 # 55 a.m. Paris, 11. The directors of the Suez Canal Co., has decided to introduce from Ist January, 1884 some modifications of the existing regulations under which traffic through the Canal is conducted. Among other things the company decided to reduce the dues payable by vessehpHh ballast, and to undertake the charge of floating ships that may become stranded in passing through the Canal. The Temps in its issue to-day announces that the British Government have agreed to mediate between France

and Chin* for a settlement of the difficulty in Tonquin. Admiral Pierre, <who recently arrived here after resigning the command Of the French force in Madagascar, bn account of ill health, died i to-day. Sydkey, 12. ,Another severe shock of earthquake was experienced last night in the south of this Colony. The shock was felt most distinctly at Goulbourn. . "-. A crowded and enthusiastic meeting -was held inthe T*>wn Hall of this city .this evening for the purpose of considering the recent action for libel aud contempt of Court, in which the proprietors of the Sydney Morning Horald were condemned to pay heavy damages. A resolution requesting the Legislature to amend the existing laws of libel and contempt of Court were carried. Received Sept. 13, 1.40 p.m. London, 12. The race for the St. Leger Stakes was run to-day and resulted as follows :— Ossian „, ... ... 1 Chiselhurst ... ... 2 Highland Chief ;.. ... 3 Foot and mouth disease is spreading I in an alarming manner amongst cattle in all parts of England. | Melboubne, 13. Arrived— -Ringaroonia, from Bluff. A fifth child has died from injuries received at the fire in Walsh-strest, South Yarra, oh Tuesday. The Tramways Bill was .read a third, time in the Legislative ' Council last night. Sydney, 13. News has beon received here that the second mate and four of the crew of the schooner Latinufc and the Government agent have been murdered by natives of Apia; •