LATEST CABLEGRAMS

Inangahua Times, Volume X, Issue 1612, 12 October 1885, Page 2

LATEST CABLEGRAMS

» BY KLKCTRIC TKI.KfiHA I'll— CDI'V RIGHT. Received Octboer 10, 11.45, p.m. Adelaide, 10. j Wheat is qniet at 4/ to 4/1. Town flour £8 12s Gd to £8 15s; country brands £7 15s; to £8. Paris, 0. Advices receivfd from AJmial Miot to the effect that an incisive engagement recently took place near Mosandia in Madngasear hetween the Hovas and the French troops under his command. The French loss was 21 men* whil« the Horvas had 200 killed. Received Oct. 10, 1 a.m. Sydney, 9. In view of the approaching general elections the Opposition are shewing great activity. Their supporters are mustering strongly, and every effort is being made to secure the return of a majority. It is rumored that the Hon. Jas. White stated that his horse Nordenfeldt is unlikely to start for the V.R.C. Derby. Constantinople, 9. The attitude of Servia continues to be menacing, and she is losing no

opportunity of urging her claims to an extension of territory. | London, 9. A joint resolution has been adopted , l>y the Roman Catholic liishops con- j derailing the outrage and boycotting which have been prevalent in Ireland recently. Received October 10, 1 p.m. Sydney, 10. The Hon J. S. Farnell, Minister of Lands department, states that an electioneering addiegg issued by the 'Hon. Mr J. Wright. Minister of Public Worksreflects upon himself. A considerable number of Parliamentary candidates have expressed themselves in favor of instituting the payment of members. Melbourne 10. There is not much change in the betting market. The. following are the latest betting quotations for the Ciulfteld Cup : — 100 to 10 against Lord Exeter 100 „ 8 Velocipede The following are the latest betting quotations on the Melbourne Cup : — 100 to 7 against Nordenfeldt 100 „ 7 Trfnton 100 „ 5 Honeyitew, Prince Imperial, Lord Exeter, and Storuo^ way. 100 „ 3 Coronet, and Commotion. Received October 10, 9 p.m. Sydney, 10. Further cases of small- pox have developed amongst persons isolated in the quarantine station. lv- to-day's issue of the Government Gazette, the appointment of Sir Patrick Jennings, Colonial Secretary, and Mr Di'>bs, Colonial Treasurer, were officially announced. CaulhVld Racecourse 10, 4.20 p.m. The first clays racing of the Victoria Amateur Turf Club Canlfield dip Meeting took place today. The weather was miserably wet, and there was only a moderate attendance of the public. His Excellency Lord Augustus Loftus was present during the afternoon. Caulpi! ld Guineas. Distance one mile. Ringmaster 1 Dunlop 2 Eagle Grange ... ... 3 Eight horses" started for the event. Ringmaster held a good position throughout and landed an easy winner. Time — lmiu. 41 sees. Monte Christo fourth.