LATEST CABLEGRAMS

Inangahua Times, Volume IX, Issue 1438, 1 September 1884, Page 2

LATEST CABLEGRAMS

(per reuter'sagknoy.) Keceived August 29, 11.50 a.m. Sydney, 29. Latest betting on the Metropolitan is as follows : — 5 to 1 against Wallangra 6 " 1 Hastings 8 « 1 Off Color 9 " 1 Malua For the Derby Bargo is first favorite at 7 to 4. A sculling match has been arranged between Hanlan and Clifford, to take place within five months, the stakes to be £500 a-side. Melbourne, 29. Judgment in the equity suit of Bell v. Clarke has been delivered. The decision of the Court ia generally favorable to plaintiff. Received Aug. 29, 15 a.m. Sydney 28. A match for the championship of the World -and £500 a side has beeu ar ranged between Hanlan and Beach, and will take place on the Parramatta River on the first Saturday in May next year. A sculling match has also been arranged between Clifford and Teenier, for £500 a-side. Melbourne, 28. Garfield has been scratched for the Melbourne Cup. London, 28. Lord Wolseley is proceeding to Egypt because General Stephenson declared that the transport of the proposed Soudan expedition via the Nile valley was not feasible. A meeting has been arranged to take place between German, Austrian, and Russian Emperors. Their Majesties will be attended by the Imperial Chancellors. Hono Kong 27. Admiral Peyron telegraphed to Admiral Courbet congratulating the latter upon his success. Received August 29 1.45 p.m. Hong Kong, 28. Intelligence has been received that the French fleet has completely destroyed all the Chinese defences along the banks of the Mm river up to Foo Chow. A serious outbreak of popular feeling occurred at Canton. A large mob proceeded to the French Consulate and merchant offices, and forcibly expelled the Consul and his officials, and the merchants from the city. The populace also invaded the cathedral but the edifice was eventually cleared by the troops. The various European Consuls in Canton have since induced the Bishop and those attached to the mission to leave the city. Received August 29, 8.15 p.m. London, 28. The Australian cricketers commen ced a match to day at Graveaend again&t eleven representing the South of England, composed of the following :— Lord Harris (capt.), Messrs W. 0. Kemp, H. V. Page, Christopherson, A. P. Lucas, W. W. Reade, W. E. Filler, Jesse Hide, E. Wooton, O'Brien and Humphreys. The weather was fine and there were a good attendance of spectators. The Australians went in first and remained at the wickets the whole day, most of the batsmen making an excellent defence, and displaying grand cricket. The highest scorers were : — Bannerman, b, 44 ; McDonnell, c, 66 ; Murdoch,, b, 50 ; Giffin, c, 88 ; Blackham, not not, 55. When the stumps were drawn the Australians score stood at 354 with 9 wickets down. Received August 30, 0.50 a.m. Melbourne, 29. All the small-pox patients ai'e progressing favorably, and no further cases have occurred. Received August 80, 1.80 p.m. Sydney, 80. Five horses are left in for the Derby to be run to-day, and the following 20 for the Metropolitan, to be run on Friday : SirModred, Off Color, Warwick, Hurrican, Despot, Rapid, Sloth* Hast-

ings, Hilltop, Little Sister, Comet, Bonnie Bee, Brown, Boso, Privateer, Wallanga, Reginald, Princess Lome, Palerenda, His BxceUency, Economy* Albert Victor. For' Uie Metropolitan Stakes, Wallangra |i first favorite at 4 toi. Received August 30, 1.30 p.m. London, 29. The shipment of frozen mutton by the steamship Garonne, from Australia, arrived in good condition. Hong Kong, 29. The French fleet under Admiral Ccurbet has left the Mien river, and will probably preceed northwards. A panic amongst the Chinese has occurred at Shanghai, and an oxodus is taking place in consequence of fears of bombardment by the French warships. Melbourne, 80. Poppins, the Wellington absconder, did not leave by the Rotomahana on Thursday last, but r contrary to the understanding with i the Magistrate, was taken to SydneyH>y the New Zealand detective, and will be from there conveyed to Wellington. Received August 80, 5.80 p.m. London, 29. The cricket match: Australians v. South of England, at Gmvesend was concluded to-day. The weather was fine, but the wicket in bad condition, being much cut up. The Australians first innings closed for 858. The Home team then went in, but where only able to score 178, and had consequently lo follow on. In the second innings their score only reached* 73, and. the Austialianswere thus declared the winners by one innings and 107 runs. • For the Home 11 the highest scorers were in the first innings Lucas, caught, 28 ; Roller, bowled, 26 ; and in the 2jid innings Studdj bowleg 15» Received August 80, 7. 2oipM * Sydney, 30. The first days races of the Australian Jockey Clubs Spring Meeting took place to day at Randwick. The following* are the results of the various events. Trial Stakes. Temps ... 1. Zero ... £ 2« Boscawn ... ... ... 3. Hurdle Race. Despatch ... ... ... I. Ulhan 2. Videtti, Derby, Bargo, Tremanando, Cairnago, 8. Spring Stakes Malua I. Off Color ... ... ... 2. Reginald 8. Welter Handicap. Palarenda 1. Tramp 2. Tristam 3. Received Aug. 80, 7.23 p.m. Sydney, 30. Derby. Bargo 1 Tremando 2 Cairnagorro 3 Won by half a length. Time 2min 42£ see.