ENGLISH & FOREIGN.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2621, 31 August 1882, Page 3

ENGLISH & FOREIGN.

THE CRICKET MATCH. RESIGNATION OF THE IRISH CONSTABULARY. ILLNESS OF THE DUKE OF ALBANY. [bbuteb’s teleqbamb.] LONDON, August 29. Official despatches have been received fully confirming the news to hand of the attack by Arabi upon the British position at Kassassin, and the infliction of a severe defeat upon the enemy.

Particulars now received state that Arabi’s force consisted of eight battalions of infantry and a considerable body of artillery, with eight guns. The British position was defended by three and a half battalions of infantry, a few cavalry, and a body of artillery with five guns. After Arabi had made a seriea of unsuccessful attacks upon our position the British assumed the offensive, and made an assault on the enemy’s front. Cavalry were employed on their flank, and were completely successful, a great number of the enemy being sabred. Arab! commanded his force in person. After the British attack the enemy withdrew, and succeeded in taking their guns, which were not captured as previously stated. A large supply of ammunition, however, fell into the hands of the British.

The British loss is now officially stated at seven killed and sixty-one wounded. August 30.

Farther intelligence to hand regarding the battle at Kassasain states that the enemy maintained the attack for several hours during the night and until daybreak, when the British attack was commenced. The charge made was thoroughly successful, the enemy being completely routed, with the result as already stated, their loss being very heavy. [“ Argus” Special.] LONDON, August 30. The brilliant victory of the Australian Eleven over the All-England Team is generally attributed to the excellence of the Australian bowling. The “ Standard” says the Australian victory was thoroughly well deserved, and secured by really good play; but it is nevertheless somewhat mortifying for England to find itself beaten at cricket by representatives of the same colonies which have previously been victorious in rowing. The “ Sportsman ” hopes the defeat will teach English cricketers to control their nerves and cultivate a spirit of determination and steadiness. There were at least 20,000 spectators. At the conclusion of the match, and an hour before the last English wicket fell, the odds of 60 to 1 were freely offered on their winning. The Irish Constabulary throughout Connaught now threaten to resign. The Tunisian refugees who escaped to Tripoli, have now submitted and returned to their own country. August 30, 6.15 p.m. H.E.H. the Duke of Albany is suffering from severe hemorrhage. [“age” special.] LONDON, August 30. Intelligence from the Cape states that Secocoeni, the celebrated Basuto chief, has been treacherously murdered.