LATE CABLE MESSAGE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume XXIV, Issue 9662, 30 October 1882, Page 3

LATE CABLE MESSAGE

-by. electric telegraph — copyright.) ■ (eedtek'B telegbams.) (Received October 29. 5.20 p.m.) ' LONDON. : October 27. The debate on the Premier's resolutions for tbe reform of procedure is still proceeding in the House of Commons. Numerous amendments have been proposed by Conservatives in the rules for adoption. .of the_ closure, apd_Tarious_ ' speakers have urged some" mitigation of | stringency of the proposed rules.' The markets for colonial breadstuffs and tallow, are without quotable change. PARIS. October 27. ' Owing to the recent statement of M. Deves, Minister of Justice, that the Government possessed evidence of wideBpread revolutionary organisation now permeating France, much alarm has been created- throughout the country, it' "Lyons a panic has arisen through fears that a Socialist rising . there is imminent. Great excitement prevails in the town, and troops to re ; nf jrce the garrison have been sent. All' public buildiDgs are now guarded by. strong detachments of troops. (Received October 30, 0.30 a.m.) Ootober 28. Bey . Sidi Mohamed El Sadok of Tunis died' yesterday,' aged 69. His brother, Sidi Ali, has succeeded to the throne. ; SYDNEY. Ootober 28. The steam collier Woniora, 226 tons, owned by the Bulli Coal'Minning Company, while on a voyage from Bulli to Sydney, coal, laden,' foundered last niglit off Botany Heads.' The officers and' crew to the number of ,13,' including the captain, were drowned, only one seaman being saved. .' . ■ (special to press association.) . MELBOURNE. -. , . : . October 29. Sweet William is in the pink of condition, and is in great favour with tbe stable. His price has increased to 0 to 1. The other horses are as follows: — Little Jack and Mistaken 7 to 1, Cunnamulla 10 to 1, Sting 100 to 8 (taken), Standard Bearer, Lord Lizar, The Assyrian,' and Gndarz 100 to 3. ■ The ring has been hit very had in consequence of . Navigator having been freely taken in the double event : with every horse which has a chance for the Cup. There is little betting, both the ring and public waiting for hedging money. (The above message was received at this office at 1.50 a.m.)

. Sbeious Accident. — The Fire Brigade competition did not pass on Saturday without an accident of a somewhat serious kind. The hose competition was being brought to a conclusion, the competing companies, No; 1 and 3 running one another very vigorously and closely, when Fireman Wild, of the No. 3 detachment (from the Keith-street station) who was in charge of the pole of the reel carriage, unfortunately slipped and fell to the ground, the wheel passing over him almost in an instant. He was picked up, and, it being found that he had sustained painful injuries, he was placed in Mr Smiley's brake and removed by Lieutenant SpurcUe .'and Firemen Ferry and Ward to bis residence in Plymouth-street. Dr Tripe was promptly in attendance, and discovered ! that two of Mr Wild's right ribs were , broken. All due and proper medical 1 restoratives were at once applied, and we learned yesterday that the injured man was ; progressing favourably. Mr Wild, who is I well known as a smart and efficient fireman, ' holds the position of colour-sergeant in the 1 Wanganui Rifles, and is much respected in ' the town.