LATEST CABLEGRAMS

Inangahua Times, Volume IX, Issue 1389, 18 April 1884, Page 2

LATEST CABLEGRAMS

(per reuter's agency. ) Received April 1 6, 0.45 a.m. London, 15. The customary Easter Review was held yesterday at Portsmouth and Dover, when 30,000 men were under arms. The manoeuvres were very successful, and were witnessed by a large number of spectators. Late telegrams from Cuba state that the insurrection has collapsed, and that the insurgents are being rapidly dispersed by royal troops, who have not met any further opposition. Paris, 14. The statue of the late Leon Gambetta, which has been erected at Cahors, 'the place of his birth, was unveiled today by Ferry. A large number of prominent politicians and others were present, and much enthusiasm was ■displayed. Melbourne, 15, Tawhaio, who was a passenger by the Sorata, for England, paid a visit to the exhibition buildings to-day. .Received April 16, 12.50 p.m. Melbourne, 16. Dr Youl, Chaiiman of the Board of Health, has examined a supposed small-pox patient, who was a passenger by the' steamship Rome, and doubts whether the case is really of the nature stated.

Suez, 15. Arrived — steamship Sutlej, homeward bouiid. The' 1 Australian team of cricketers, who are passengers, are reported all well. Received April 16, 2.20 p.m. London, 15. The Queen started to-day for HesseDarmstadt, Germany. It ia announced that Stool will be appointed Russian Minister at the Court of St. James, vice Baron Mohrenheim. Hong Kong, 15. Intelligence is to hand from Pekin announcing that Tehang Shan, ViceRoy of Canton, has been publicly degraded for disobeying orders of the Government, and that the military officers whu are answerable for the loss of Bacninh have been condemned to be beheaded. A general levy has been ordered of China to augment . the standing army. Received April 16, 8.5 p.m. Sydisey, 16. The second day's races of the Australian Jockey Club's Autumn meeting took place to-day at Randwick. The following are the results of the various

events: — Flying Handicap. LoH Exeter ... .. ... 1. Kathleen 2. Privateer... " ... ... ... 3. Time 1 rnin. 16J sees. Maiden- Stakes . Salvo 1. Cairngoun ... ... ... 2. Time 2 mins. 16f sees. Sydney Cup. For this event the following horses started; — Morpeth, Sweet William, Sardonyx, Martini Henry, Pell Mell, Legrand, Stockdale, Soldier Boy, Aide-de-Camp, First Demon, King of the Vale, Old Gold, Polestar, Little Sister, Empress, Maroney, Wheatmcat, Heres Luck, Normanby, Favo, Young Australian and Phillis. This was a great race, and well contested throughout, with the following result : — Favo ... 1. Empress ... ... 2. Sardonyx... ... ... ... 3. Won by a length. Time 8 mins. 36. sees. Sires Pkodtjck Stakes. Garfield 1. Bargo ..'. ... ... • ... 2. Kathleen 8. Time 1 mm. 31 £ sees. Sapling Stakes. Sirocco ... ... ... ... 1. Venetia ... ... ... ... 2.. Bolero ... 3. Time 1 mm. 4 sees. Keceived April 17, 1.10 a,m. Paris, 15. Official despatches from Tonquin announce that Honghoa has been occupied by French troops. London, IG. In the course of an address it

Dundee last night, Lord Roseberry referred at length to his recent visit to Australia, and expatiated upon the importance of preserving and strengthening the bond of uiiion between \the Australian colonies and England. . His Lordship expressed 1 surprise at the want of interest in' Colonial affairs which was manifested by the Imperial Government, andfeoticrasted the apathy of England with the activity which France is now displaying in its Colonial policy. Sir Michael Cosita, the eminent musician is seriously 'indisposed. The Duke of Buccleugh, who had been in a critical state for some time past died yesterday, iftged 78, Received- April l IYChV E'.3O p,m. Sydney, 17. In the race for the Cup yesterday, soon after the sta^t Martini- Henri broke away and fel) I Morpeth coming down on the top o# him. Morpeth's leg was broken, anc'ihe has since been destroyed. Martin j| jockey was injured, but the horsfl itself escaped.

Received* April 9.55 p.m. Sydney, 16. Arrived — Te Anau, from Auckland, i Wakatipu, from Wellington. Melbourne, 16. Sailed — Manapouri, for Bluff. London, 15. The death is announced of the Eight Rev. Dr Beckersteth, Bishop of Ripou, aged 78. The greater portion of the cargo of frozen meat ex Garronne is in a bad condition, but tb#sta.lance, which is in good order, realised 6 per lb. Received April. 17, 2 p.m. London, 16. The threatened strike of coal workers in England has collapsed* Cairo, 16.

Intelligence to hand froni General Gordon, dated Bth, reports that Sheik Anza had submitted to him, and that dissension having occui'red among the tribes Kordofan Mahdi has been compelled to abandJb'n his projected expedition to Khartoum. General Gordon, further announces that information reached him that the garrison at' Kassala and Seniar are safe. Melbourne, 17. Lady Normanby is again seriously indisposed and .the departure of the Vice-Regal party for Sydney is postponed until Monday nefct. *

It is not probable that the Eome's passengers will be subjected to a fortnight's quarantine, as it is expected that 10 days will be deemed sufficient. Tawhaio is keeping strict seclusion here.