LATE CABLES.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 11951, 28 March 1894, Page 2

LATE CABLES.

<» [Br Ecectric Telegraph -Copyrwut.] TPer Press Association.] (Received March 3Sth, 1 a.m ) Stdkey, March 27. At the sale of yoarlings to-ilay bidding was not spirited, though the quality of the animalß offered was very good. The top price obtained was 77C guineas, which was paid by Hordern for Toreador, full brother to Titan. A Martini HenriAcme gelding realised 400 guineas, while Dan O'Brien obtained an Aborcorn— lolanthe coit for 260 guineas. Another serious collision took place tonight between two ferry Bteamera. One was so badly injured that she had to be beached to prevent her sinking. Washington, March 27. A report presented to Congress reveals grave defectsin tbearmour plates supplied to the navy. The contractors are refunding money they have received. Condon, March 27. Tho Lord Maror will a banquet to the A gents General on April 23rd, being St. George's Day. Lord Eipon has consented to attend. St. Petersburg, Macch 27. BußSi'a has reinforced troop i on the Afghan frontier. f arib, March 27. Warwick, the Australian cyclist, won the international race at A ice, and also nn'ze winners' race after a brilliant finish.