ENGLAND.

Hawke's Bay Herald, Volume XXI, Issue 5808, 1 October 1880, Page 2

ENGLAND.

London, September 29. . Steps are being taken by a number of colonists in England to present 'a testimonial to the Australian cricketers before they return to Australia. . „, , ; Several leading Liberals, . representing a considerable section of the party, 8 are urging the Government to call Parliament together again in November. " '■ ' "-'-> It is feared that the demands of .Montenegro, that the Powers should 'take' sdme steps of coercion towards Turkey beyond the naval demonstration, ''will jeopardise the latter being carried into effect. , England and Bussia are" willing to carry out the display, but it is doubtful if the other Powers who have- sent vessels to Eagusa will consent to act in concert* '•' J The cricket match, Australians' vebittS the Players, was resumed this morrirng,* Spofforth, who was absent on Mondayand Tuesday, to-day went to the wicket in place of Bannerman, and was caught out when he had put together 21 runs. The play is now proceeding. "?•)}" V\ . Later. :L The Australians have won the match' against the Players by two wickets. The" bowling of the Home team was dead oil the wicket, and eight of the Australians were disposed of before the required' number of runs, 40, were obtained." Theweather to-day was fine. '" ' - ; '■'-■■p-i The tenders for the Victorian two milr lion loan were opened to-day. r The tote! amount offered was eleven . miilipns! 1 Tenders at £97 12s; Gd will, receive 9ip>;per' per cent, put of the allotment. .', " ..' („';"■';