REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

Kumara Times, Issue 1162, 19 June 1880, Page 2

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN. London, June 10. The match, Australians v. 18 North of Ireland, was concluded at Belfast to-day. The Australians in the second innings made 129 with the loss of only one wicket, and won the match by nine wickets. Murdoch caught out for 72, and Bannerman not out for 4-5. The Select Committee of the House of Commons, which was appointed to further consider the question which arose through Bradlaugh's refusal to take the oath, has presented its report to the Parliament Committee. It recommends that Bradlaugh should be allowed to make an affirmation in place of the customary oath. June 17. King George I. of Greece, who is now on a visit to England, was to-day presented with the freedom of the City of London. H.K.H. the Prince of Wales performed the ceremony of presentation. The Right Hon. Wm, Gladstone was present, and made a speech on the occasion, in which he said he warmly sympathised with Greece in her difficulties with Turkey in regard to the frontier question. Madrid, June 17. Several special war vessels conveying a large number of troops, have been ordered to tho Pacific?. Their actual destination, however', is not yet known. Bid? lix, June 17. Tlin European Conference commenced its pitting to-day. Prince Hohenlohe was eh-ctcd President. The proceedings of the Conference are kept secret. LATEST AUSTRAL [AX NEWS. Sydnmcy, .Tunc; IS. 1!..\!.'.i. U.i'eUih arrived from iSnorI ami. in acooronr.ee with instructions

from Admiralty she examined Amsterdam Island where the captain of the Vancouver reported he had seen lights, but uo signs of the Knowsley Hall or any shipwrecked crews were discovered. In the Legislative Assembly a Bill to impose stamp duties has been read a second time.