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Bay of Plenty Times, Volume XIII, Issue 1696, 10 June 1884, Page 2

[kEUTER's CASIiEGBAMS.] LONDON. June 6. V The cricket match, Australians v. Lancashire, was resumed to-day at Manchester. The weather was fine, and there was an enormoua attendance of •pactators.' The home team, with five wickets down for 109, continued their first innings, which, after an excellent display of batting on the part of Barlow and Mr H. B. Steele, closed for a total of 195, or 21 ahead of the Aus-. tralians. The Australians ..then went in for their second innings, and a splendid display of batting ensued. ; When time was called for the day 202 runs had been put together for the loss of only three wickets. The chief contributors were Bannerman, bowled, 44 ; Murdoch, caught,. 64; and Giffen, not out, 79, June 7. The match Australians v, Lancashire was continued to-day. .; There was again a large attendance of spectators although heavy rain fell at intervals during the day. Owing to the inolemency of the weather play was stopped, and the match was drawn. The Australians, with their score at 202 runs, continued their second innings, and put together a total for eight wickets of 315 before the play ceased. The highest scorer was Giffen, who was not out .on the previous day, with 113 ; Spofforth, not out, had 24. Archbishop Moran sails for Sydney on July 3. It is proposed to organise a committee. 6f colonists to try and bring about a reduction in the warehousing and other charges on frozen meat. It is reported on gond authority that an agreement has been arrived at by Lord Granville and M. Waddington regarding the deportation of recidivistes to New Caledonia. Fresh batches of recidivistes are being forwarded to New Caledonia under much stronger escorts than heretofore, so as to prevent their escape to Australia. The leaders of the Orange party in Ireland have abandoned the idea of holding a meeting* at Newry at the same date as the National meeting. Thousands of English Orangemen had proceeded to Ireland, threatening to move au amendment at the National meeting. Sir Gavin Duffy, who recently was credited with an attempt to revive the Young Ireland party, has disclaimed any intention on his part to enter political life. Consols remain at par, ex div. The market rate of discount has risen to 2 per cent., only £- per cent below the bank rate. New Zealand Securities — 5 per cent 10-40 loan, 104; 5 per cent 1889 loan, IO2£; 4£ per cent 1879r1904 loan, 102£ ; 4 per cent inscribed stock, 100 J. At to-day's auction 9,400 bales of wool were offered, when there was good competition. Crossbreds are now ruling a penny higher than at the close of last sales. New Zealand mutton of prime quality is now selling at 5 Jd to s£d. Wool is very firm, especially crossbred. There have been 317,000 bales catalogued, and 200,500 withdrawn.

CAIBO, June 8. Intelligence has been' received ; that Berber, an important town on the Nile to the north of Khartoum, has

fallen- to the rc^^js after a brief struggle. The latter ,are now in full occupation. A portion of the Egyptian garrison surrendered their arms, and went over to the assailants, and the remainder, who declined to yield, were killed to a man. Intelligence to hand fromMassowah states that Admiral Hewitt, who is now. on a special mission to Abyssinia, has been well received by King John, and there is every prospect of his mi«sion being successful. a In consequence of the presence of a large body of Arab rebels, under Osman Digna, in the neighbourhood of Souakim, further reinforcements, comprising all the British ' marines available at Port Said, and another battalion of Egyptian regulars are under orders to proceed there without delay. ■ • • ' ". T

CAPETOWN, June 8. The latest news from Zululand states that the Usutus recently made a fresh attaok upon the local tribes in the reserve territory. Heavy fighting took place, resulting in the defeat of the aggressors. A large, body of Boers have how joined ;the Usutus, and togejhe^ they have invaded the country occupied by Usibepu and his followers."-

; \ .:, NEW YORK, June 8. s . The C,Hoa.go Convention has decided to nominate James G. Blame, ex-Secretary of State, as Democratic candidate, for the Presidency of the United States. •