CABLEGRAMS.

Poverty Bay Standard, Volume IX, Issue 993, 1 November 1881, Page 3

CABLEGRAMS.

[From ora own Correspondents]. London, Oct. 29. The arrests of prominent agitators continue to be made in Ireland, under the Viceroy’s warrant. Among those recently placed in custody is McHall, a Catholic priest. Paris, Oct. 28. The newly-elected Chamber of Deputies met to-day for the first time, when M. Gambetta was again elected President, pending the verification of election returns. October 29. M. Gambetta, President of the Chamber of Deputies, had an interview to-day with President Grevy ; particulars of the meeting hare not yet transpired. Berlin, October 29. Elections to the German Reichstag resulted unfavorable for the Government, which has now no working majority in Parliament. There has been a large increase in the number of Socialist candidates, elected to the Reichstag. Melbourne, Oct. 31. Hotham Handicap, 200 sovs. If miles. Saunterer, Ist ; Attache, 2nd ; Gipsey Cooper, 3rd. Maribvbnong Plate, 500 sovs. ; 5 furlongs. Segqnhoe, Ist ; Guess Work and Navigator ran a dead heat for second place. V.R.C. Derby, 500 sovs, ; II miles. Darebin, Ist; Santa Claus, 2nd ; Commotion 3rd. Won easily, the time—2 min. 41i secs.— is the quickest on record. Somerset, the favorite, ran last all the way, and was never in the race. He was backed on Saturday to win a lot of money, at even money. The New 'Zealander, Somnus, ran gamely until entering the straight when he cried enough. Great excitement prevailed during the race. Santa Claus ought to have a big show in the Cup, as he meets Darebin, two stone better terms.