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Manawatu Herald, Volume III, Issue 9, 1 October 1880, Page 3

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London, September 29j } Stepg are being taken by a number of colonists in England to present a testimonial to the . cricketers before they return to Australia. Several leading Liberals, repre senting a considerable section of the party, are urging the Government to call Parliament together - again in November. It is feared that the demands of Montenegro,, that the Powers should take some steps of coercion towards Turkey beyond the naval demonstration, will jeopardise the latter being carried into effect. England and Russia are willing to carry out the display, but it is doubtful if the other Powers who have sent vessels to Rag\;sa will consent to act in concert. The cricket match, Australians versus the Players of England, was resumed this morning. Spoffortb, who was absent on Monday and Tuesday, today went to the wickets in place of Bannerman, and was caught when he had put together 21 runs. Play is now proceeding. Tenders for the Victorian two million loan were opened today. The total amount offered is eleven millions. Tenders at £97 12s 6d will receive 90 per cent of the allotment. ' Latee. The Australians have won the match against the Players of England by 2 wiokets, . The bowling •f the Home team was dead oh thi wioket, and 8 Australians were dis- -.** pesed of before the required number of runs— 4o— -were obtained. The weather today is fine. Constantinople, September 29. Reinforcements of troops are being gent to Riga Pasha, the Turkish Commander af Dulcigno, in view of possible hostilities with the Monte- ;. _ : . Mblbottbhe, Thursday. a Mata has been strongly backed for H the Cup during the J£fjUkw tJ^y*. ' fl(^irnow^s^cbnd^avorit^.