LATEAT CABLEGRAMS

Inangahua Times, Volume IX, Issue 1466, 5 November 1884, Page 2

LATEAT CABLEGRAMS

(per reuter's agkncy. ) Received November 3rd, 11,30 a.m. London, 2. At the Pacific Star Theatre, Glasgow, last night a false alarm of fire wa3 raised and a disastrous panic en sued, and during the crush that took place in the stampeed from the building 14 persons were killed and several others were seriously injured, Cairo, 2. Wolseley and staff have arrived at Dongola. . Received Novembers, 0.40 a.m. Adelaide 1. The cricket match between the English team and 15 of Adelaide was resumed here to-day. The Home team with 10 wickets down for 164, continued their Ist innings which closed for a total of 217. The Englishmen then went in for the Ist time and at the close of the day's play had lost 1 wicket for 162 runs. London, l. The rumors which have been in circulation regarding Earl Granville's attempts to mediate between France and China are daily gaining ground, but they have not yet received any official confirmation. Pabis, 1. Earl Northbiook, who arrived here en route to London, had an interview with Ferry. A serious outbreak of cholera has occurred at Nantes, and fifteen fatal cases have been reported. Cairo, 1. A telegram has been received from Sir W. Wilson, head of the intelligence department attached to Lord Wolsely's stall', stating that he had received a report which he believes to be true, to the effect that Mahdi's forces attacked General Gordon, opposite Khartoum, and were repulsed with a heavy loss. London, l. Intelligence' ft' to hand of the arrival at Meshed y Ne^bb«f||£e«ai»,. of Major G nei ftl Sir Peter LcTosden, and members of the Afghan frontier Commission. Received November 3, 1 p.m. Melbourne, 3. The following is the latest betting on the Cnp :— 7 to 1 against Malua 8 " 1 r- Plunger 12 •« 1 Hastings 14 " 1 Off Color 20 " 1 Vergy 20 " 1 Blink Bonny, , Adelaide, 8. In thoir first innings, the E iglish eleven which commenced on Saturday, Ulyett, (not out) with 99, Shrewsbury, (not out) with 52. Sydney, 3. A bad case of small pox has appeared in Woolloomooloo near thig city, and a number of houses and persons have in consequence been quarantined. Received November 4th, 1.3 a.m. MeLBOURNE, 3. Tho weather to-night is fine and promises well for the racing to-morrow, bilver King has been scratched for the Cup. TJie latest betting on the Cup (10 p.m.) is as follows : — 5 to 1 against Malua , 10 " 1 — Hastings and Plunger. 12 « 1 Off Color and Plausible. 14 -'1 Blink Bonny and Vergy. I 16 " 1 Commotion 20 " I -, — — Hilltop and Broker Adelaide, 8. The cricket match between the English team and 15 of Adelaide was resumed to-day, when the visitors with 1 wicket down for 162 runs continued their first innings, which closed for a, total of 239. The principal scorers were Ulyett, b, 100; Shrewsbury, b, 52 ; Barnes, c, 87 ; Peate (not out) 17.' The Home team then went in for their - second innings, and lost 4 wickets for 75, when time was called. London, 8. Lord North brook arrived in London last ,-. evening. The report that His Lordship had had an interview with M. Ferry while in Paris is proved without foundation. The disaster afc the Pacific Star Theatre, Glasgow, wasof a most serious nature, the number of persons injured being very large. In its issue to-day tho Daily News publishes a telegram from its correspondent in Soudan stating that a tf rrible battle has taken plaoe between

General Gordon's forces and the followers of the Mahdi. The latter numbered 25,000 men, and fought desperately for eight hours, suffering enormous loss and temporary reverses, but continually returning to the field in increased numbers. Received November 4, 1 p.m Sydney 4. Parkes has resigned his seat in Parliament and retired from political life, as he is disatisfied with the recent Parliamentary proceedings. Melbourne 4. The weather this morning was most brilliant. The Cup betting at midnight was as follows : — 6 to 1 against Malua 7 " 1 Hastings 10 " 1 The Plunger 10 " 1 Vergy 12 " 1 Olf Color 12 " 1 Hilltop 16 " 1 Commotion 16 " 1 Plausible 20 " 1 Blink Bonny 20 " 1 — Broker Cairo, 3. Intelligence has been received that the Mahdi is gathering his forces arround Khartoum, and has summoned Gordon to surrender. London 8 In the House of Lords to day Lord Granville took occasion to deny the statement current that tht Khedive had wired the Queen that Khartoum had fallen and Gordon had been made prisoner. The report to that effect is generally disbelieved. Received November 4th, 2.15 p.m. MELBOtJhNiS, 4. Seahorse has been scratched for the Cup. Mauritius advices to the 19th ultimo report the crop account favorable, and the yield of sugar satisfactory.' The market^ however, has a downward tendency. Received November 4, 6.5 p.m. Melbourne, 4.6 p.m. Melbourne Cup. Malua 1 Commotion ... ... 2 Plausible ... 3