LATEST CABLEGRAMS

Inangahua Times, Volume VIII, Issue 1307, 8 October 1883, Page 2

LATEST CABLEGRAMS

(per reuter's agency.) (Received October 5, 9.55 p.m. ) Sydney, 5. The New South Wales 'inistry are entertaining the members of Parliament at a two clays picnic, which has been organised in a most complete maimer . A large number of mem hers of both Houses of Legislature have accepted the invitation of the Government. Melbourne, 5. It is now considered probable that T. Bolam, whose services as InspectorGeneral of the Education Department the Government have decided to dispense with, will not be pensioned, but will be offered another post in the civil service. Accounts to hand from the country districts of this Colony show that the weather has been generally favorable for the crops, and there are prospects of an abundant harvest this season. Eeceived Oct. 6, 1 p. m. Melbourne, 6. Forest King has been scratched for the Melbourne Cup. Hobart, 6. The, Government Eailway Bill has been rejected in the Legislative Council by a majority of one. In consequence of the defeat Ministers have adjourned the Legislative Assembly to give them time to consider their position. Paris, 5. It is announced to day that General Thisbandie has resigned his position as Minister of War in the French Cabinet. Madrid, 5. It has transpired that the Spanish Government has sent a communication to the French Government demanding satisfaction for the treatment accorded to King Alfonso by the Parisians during his recent visit to the French capital. London, 5 Tenders for the Melbourne municipial debentures to the amount of £200,000, at 4£ per cent interest, and the minimum at par, were opened today. The total amount offered was found to be ,6349,000. Tenders at 100/7/6 and upwards will receive allotment in full. Beceived October 7, 10.30 a.m. Melbournh, 6. At the Melbourne Hunt Club Meeting to day the Hunt Club Cup was won by Daylight easily. Four horses started. Time 6 minutes 4£ seconds. Sydney, 6. The Sydney Turf Club held their spring meeting to-day. The following are the results of the principal events:--Favorite Plate — Soldier Boy and Envoy ran a dead heat. Prima Donna, 2. Seventeen horses siarted, and it was a splendid race. Corinthian Cvp — Prima Donna, 1 ; Raven, 2 ; Dux, 3. Sapling Stakes— Charming, 1 ; Jargo, 2 ; Lord Exeter; 3. Farewe'l Handicap— Soldier Boy, 1 ; Wallanga, 2 ; Twelve Years, 3. Heavy rain fell during the meeting.