CABLEGRAMS.

Oamaru Mail, Volume IV, Issue 1319, 6 December 1880, Page 2

CABLEGRAMS.

| LATEST HOME AND FOREIGN NEWS. ( kecter's telegram, phr press association) London", December 3. The total stock of tallow in London on the Ist inst. was 14,200 casks. At the wool sale to-day, 7600 bales were offered, making a total of 79,000 catalogued since the opening. The tone of the sale was quiet. December 4. . At the wool sale to-day, 8300 bales ■vyere offered, making a total of 87,300 catalogued since the opening. The

tone of the sale showed that prices were firmly maintained. The County of Leitrim, Ireland, has been gazetted . a disturbed district. Tfie combiiied - fleet, dispersed op; Saturday, the: British portion proceeding to Malta." " • %;-± Earl Ripon-is'suffering from a severe attack of fever. Koss, the,£American oarsman, • won the sculling match hy three lengths.

DIRECT AUSTRALIAN NEWS. (reutep. : s telegeam pee press association. ) - Melbourne -December 4. ~r,. Baker, one of the competitors-in the walking tournament now proceeding, has been drugged by a spectator, who gave him some beer. Baker is, however, still able to contest. December 5. The finish at the pedestrian tournament was most exciting.. Baker walked 307 miles; Swan, the New Zealand competitor, 306; and Seymour, 286. The Sorata was sheltered in Jiivoli nearly sinking, but is now quite safe, The following Exhibition prizes have been awarded to New Zealand exhibitors :—Mr. Vincent, Christchurch, first for bulk ale y Mr. Elirenfried, Thames, second ;" also for bottled stout. Adelaide, December 5, The Adelaide facing Club has-- con-fii-med its decision -.with -regard to the disqualification of Mata. Obituary— Sir George -Kingstone.