LATEST CABLEGRAMS.

Manawatu Times, Volume X, Issue 1285, 1 September 1884, Page 2

LATEST CABLEGRAMS.

■ , _*_ . Special to United Press Association, LONDON. August 28. . It is understood that a Sydney municipal loan will shortly be placed in the market. The frozen meat, ex Garonne; *ii selling at 4£d to 4£d. Mr F. Labilliere will read a paper on Federation at the Social Science Congress at Birmingham on 19th September. The Emperor William of Ger* many, while out riding, was throws fi om his horse, but escaped unhurt. ' . August 29. The new Oriental Banking Compacy will commence business oa Tuesday next. Lord Derby states that he i» willing to facilitate a closer connect* tion between Canada and the Weafc Indies. • The Gordon relief expedition if expected to reach Dongola early in November. Messrs Elder, Smith, and Cov r general merchants, of Adelaide* have opened a branch establishment in London, under the management of Mr Barrsmith. Id Canton the Chinese have fired on foreigners, who were found in their Pagoda quarters. . : (Beuter's Telegrams.) MELBOURNE. * • a '«.• . Augustßl. Arrived, this morning, P. & O. Steamship Borne, with the Brindiai mails, dated London July 25. The Grand Stand at the Melbourne cricket club ground w»§ totally destroyed by fire thii morning. The damage is estimated atL6OOO. A serious fire occurred at Fleming* ton this evening resulting in, the total destruction of the racing stables. Four thoroughbred horsei, including Jessie, were destroyed by fire. . LONDON. August 80, Arrived, ship Mataura with ft cargo, of 6000 carcases frozen mutton from theßluff, May 12. CAIRO. The Nile is now rising well and seven steamers have safely made th» passage of the first cataracts. HONG KONG. Augustsb. „ Intelligence Ig to hand to the effect that the Chinese Government has ordered the Commanders; at all ' treaty ports to attack any French vessels or merchantmen either, entering or leaving the ports. -■■';■- --SYDNEY. August 80. The following is the result of the Epsom Handicap :— Espiegel » X ; i Fermlee, 2 ; Lord Eieter 3. \ ■..-■• .. This Day. Arrived this morning, steamship | Maoapouri.