REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.

Kumara Times, Issue 1394, 21 March 1881, Page 2

REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN. London, March 17. A somewhat serious disturbance occurred to-day at Aldershot. A drunken Irish soldier was being arrested by the police, when a number of civilian sympathisers endeavoured to prevent his being taken into custody. A riot ensued, and lasted for some time, but was finally quelled by fresh bodies of police arriving on the scene and overpowering the rioters, numbers of whom were arrested. Athens, March 17. The proposal recently made by the Porte to the Ambassadors of the Powers Constantinople to cede the Island of Crete, to Greece, in settlement of the Turko-Greece difficulty, as announced yesterday, has been under the consideration of the Helleuie Government. After a full deliberation the latter has informed the Powers that it must absolutely decline the offer of the Porte. LATEST AUSTRALIAN NEWS. Melbourne, March 19. The cricket match between the Australian Eleven and fifteen of Victoria was commenced here to-day. The weather was very fine. The Fifteen went in first to the wickets, and were all disposed of for 87 runs. The Australians then went in and their first innings closed for 136. Murdoch was the highest scorer, being not out for 57. James was bowled for 22. The election, for Maldon, the seat for which place was rendered vacant by the departure of Mr Service, took place today, and resulted in the return of Mr M'lntyre. March 19. A telegram from Galle announces that the P. and O. Company’s steamer Hydaspes sailed from that port yesterday, for Australia. Amongst the passengers was Mr Mai shall Wood, the well-known sculptor. Sydney, March 19. An influential committee has been formed to prepare a suitable reception for Laycock, the oarsman, who will return to Sydney this month from England. A public subsciiption for a testimonial to him has been raised and £&SO has already been subscribed. The amount is increasing daily. Brisbane, March 19. According to private telegrams from London, Messrs Griffiths and Hemmant, on behalf of the Opposition, have opened an inquiry into the steel rails contract, and have commenced taking evidence on the subject.