CABLEGRAMS.

Oamaru Mail, Volume IV, Issue 1285, 20 May 1880, Page 2

CABLEGRAMS.

LATEST HOME AND FOREIGN NEWS. (REUTER S TELEGRAM, PER PRESS ASSOCIATION) London, May 18. The cricket match between the Australians and eleven players of Derbyshire was resumed to-day, when the latter in their second innings made 125. The Australians played well, and won the match by eight wickets. - Mav 19.

The Lord Advocate of Scotland appointed under the Gladstone Ministry ha 3 failed to obtain re-election to Parliament. Several war vessels have been ordered to the Pacific, and have received instructions to cruise off China, owing to the Kuldja difficulty being still unadjusted, and Russia having resolved upon strict execution of the treaty. Id i*"- announced from Washington that Mr. Haves, the President of the United States, has invited Congress to consider the course of action the Government should pursue in regard to the outrage which took place sometime since on an American fisherman at Fortune Bay, New Foundland, especially in view of the refusal of the Marquis of Salisbury, as Foreign Secretary, in the last administration, toaccedethe demand of the American Secretary of State for compensation from England for the loss of boats and nets belonging to the fishermen. The matter in dispute between and America is seriously occupying public attention in both countries.

DIRECT AUSTRALIAN NEWS. {REtFTER-'s TELEGRAM PER PRESS ASSOCIATION, Melbourne, May 19.

The sale of brandy which was previously reported was on account of New Zealand. __ Betting on the Adelaide Cap—3 to 1 against Savanaka and 4 to 1 Harry. Sailed —Union Company's steamer Arawata, for the Bluff. May 20. In the Legislative Assembly last night, a motion in favor of the payment of members was carried on a division by 42 to 28. Messrs. Duffy and Gillies, both members of the Ministry, voted in favor of the motion. Mr. Cooper has been elected Chairman of Committees. Mr. Service introduced his Reform Bill to-night.

The Argus, in discussing the present state of political affairs, admits that Mr. Service must experience difficulty in carrying on the Government in the present Assembly, owing to defections from his party. Brisbane, May 20. At the Supreme Court, on a verdict being given against Swanwick, barrister, and member of the Assembly, which is tantamount to an implication of professional malpractices, Griffith, the plaintiff s council, complained of the menacing attitude of Swanwick'a brother towards the plaintiff. The judge ordered the arrest of the brother, who was found carrying a revolver and sheath knife. He was sentenced to imprisonment during the pleasure of the Court. The judge, in passing sentenca, regretted that he was unable to make it imprisonment for twenty years.