LATEST CABLEGRAMS.

Mount Ida Chronicle, Volume IV, Issue 244, 7 November 1873, Page 7

LATEST CABLEGRAMS.

ENGLISH ITEMS. London, October 21. Harrison's attempt to convey frozen meat to England has completely failed, in consequence of defective construction of the tanks prepared for the reception of the meat., The failure was anticipated shortly,, after the Norfolk left Melbourne. It was subsequently found on examination that the meat was spoiled. The whole experimental shipment, consisting of 20 tons beef and mutton,. was thrown overboard at the Cape. For the Cambridgeshire Stakes, Montargis, 2 years, 7st. 131b., was first; Walnut, 3 years, 6st. 41b., second ; Sterling, 5 years, 9st. 71b., third. . Experiments made by Deverill on board the Norfolk, regarding the wave power as a propelling agent, were highly successful. -•On the occasion of an entertainment given by the Lord Mayor of London, ■at the Mansion House, 300 guests attending, the IT on. Saul Samuel responded for. " The British Colonies." His speech was much applauded. Count de Chambord has conceded the requirements submitted to him by the deputation from the members of the Right. President Macmahon. reserves to himself full liberty of action for the future, but declares that he will never separate himself from the Conservatives. M. Thiers has assumed the leadership of the Republican party. On finance he will be in. opposition to the Monarchists. - The proceedings in the trial of Marshal Bazaine have reached the examination of the Marshal himself. Facts have been adduced to show that political motives dominated in shaping his Gonduct during the war. The German Emperor's visit to Vienna resulted in a complete political agreement between Austria and G-ermany. Profound dissensions are said to be among the Carlist leaders. The military power of their forces is considerably weakened thereby. Dr. CandKsh, the eminent Scottish preacher, is dead.