NEWS BY CABLE.

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 5379, 24 June 1878, Page 2

NEWS BY CABLE.

SPECIAL TELEGRAM. London, June 21. There has been a military review at Paris at which 38,000 troops were present. In consequence of difficulties having arisen in Congress as to the boundaries of New Bulgaria, a special messenger has been sent to the Czar. The scores of the Australians and Middlesex cricketers in the late match were as follows; Australians—Charles Bannerman, 8; Gregory, 42 ; Murdoch, 0 ; Bailey, 39, caught off Henderson ; A. Banuerman, 4 ; Horan, 1, caught off Hadon ; Garrett, 19 ; Spofforth, 6 ; Allan, 15, bowled by Robertson ; Boyle, 5, run out; Blaokham, 20, not out; sundries, 6. Middlesex team—A. Webb, 5 ; A. Lytteltol, 5 ; Studd, 2, bowled by Allen ; Walker, 24, caught off Garrett; Hadou, 2 ; E. Lyttelton, 25 ; Webb, 0 ; Henderson, 5; Solomon, 0 bowled by Garrett ; Soott, 2, stumped by Blaokham ; Robertson, 2, not out; sundries, 6. In the first innings six of the Australians were out for 45, the rest bringing up the score. In the first innings three of the Middlesex made 107, the rest collapsed. The bowling of Garrett was very effective. (The total does not tally with that given on Saturday. Forty-four on the Middlesex side are wanting.) June 22. Money is in moderate demand. Discounts are stiffening. The Stock Exchange has been adversely affected by heaviness on some of the Continental Bourses. Operators seem disposed to realise profit. Consols 95J. The market for Australian securities is very steady. Wool.—Unflagging interest is being displayed, and prices have improved 5 per cent, as the sales progress. The present series closes about the sth July. Corn Market.—Prices are weak, and have a downward tendency. Foreign arrivals are heavy. The American harvest is estimated at fifty million quarters. The weather has improved. The second innings of the Australians closed for 240. Chas, Bannerman, bowled Headerson, 23 ; Horan, 2 ; Gregory, 42 ; Garrett, 34; Spofforth, 56 (all caught off Henderson) ; Bannerman, 3, off Hadow; Murdoch, bowled Scott, 13 ; Bailey, 32 ; Boyle, 0; Allen, 0. all bowled by Robertson; Blaokham, not out, 21 ; sundries 14. Middlesex.—Second Innings—Six out tor 79. A. Webbe, 0 ; Studd, 7, both bowled by Allen; Walker bowled by Boyle, 23 ; A. Lyttelton, 3 ; Scott, 3, caught off Garrat; Webbe, 5; E. Lyttelton, 37, not out; wide, 1; The fielding of the Australians generally was good ; the wioket-keeping of Blaokham very good. There was a large attendance at the match. Delays in the Congiess are inscribed to the firmness of Disraeli, (REUTER'S SPECIAL TO PRESS AGENCY,) London, June 21. The Ascot Gold Oup was won yesterday by Verneuil, Silvio second. St. Christopher third. Four ran. Won easily. Reinforcements are being sent to the Cape. Berlin, June 21. The report that Greece is to be admitted to the Conference requires confirmation. England and Austria maintain a concurrent attitude and entente cordialc regarding Bulgaria. Washington, June 20. Both Houses of Congress have voted the fishery award to Great Britain. AUSTRALIAN NEWS. Sydney, Saturday. The proprietor of the Brisbane Queenslander has organised an expedition to undertake a flying survey of the transcontinental railway from Queensland to Port Darwin. South Australia is expected to co-operate. Sailed—Chimborazo, for Loudon. Melbourne, Sunday. The libel action Fraser v. the Proprietors of the Age, resulted in a verdict for the plaintiff, damages £250.