Second Edition Latest CABLE News This Afternoon.

Patea Mail, 6 March 1882, Page 3

Second Edition Latest CABLE News This Afternoon.

English Cricketers.

Sydney, 4th. —The cricket match between Shaw’s English team and the Australian Eleven was continued to-day, McDonnell and Bannerman resuming their places at the wickets. The weather was showery, and play had to be stopped when the score had reached 146 for three wickets —McDonnell not ont72, Bannerman not out 59.

RUSSIAN ATROCITIES ON JEWS.

PROPOSED REMONSTRANCE

London, 4th.—A debate took place in the House of Commons last night on the subject of atrocities on Jews in Russia, upon a motion introduced by Baron De Worms demanding that the English Government should remonstrate with Russia against the persecution of the Jewish race in that country. Mr Gladstone opposed the motion, stating that any action on the part of England beyond mere friendly counsel to the Russian Government could have no good effect, but would on the contrary only tend to harm the cause of the oppressed Jews. The discusion lasted some time, and the motion was finally withdrawn. FORTNIGHTLY STEAM SERVICE. QUEENSLAND AND LONDON. Brisbane, This Day.—Arrangements are being made for a bi-monthly steam service between London and Brisbane, via Torres Strait. Demand for Tobacco. Sydney.—The demand for tobacco is active and prices rising rapidly. BALLOON ADVENTURE. DROPPED IN TEE SEA . London, sth.—An attempt was made yesterday by Mr Buttons and Colonel Brine to cross the British Channel in a balloon. When they had got some distance out to sea, the balloon descended, and after floating for some time, it and its occupants were picked up by a passing vessel and brought to Dover. Latest Wool Prices. London, 4th.—At the wool auction to-day 40,600 bales were offered, and the tone of the market continued firm.

[“ AGE ” SPECIALS.]

Can Felons Sit in Parliament?

A question will be raised in the House of Commons as to whether Davitt, who has just been elected in succession to Mr A. M. Sullivan, can be allowed to take his seat. Mr Gladstone has given notice of his intention to move that Davitt having been convicted of treason-felony is ineligible for a seat in the Legislature. The same point was upheld in the case of O’Donovan Eossa, who though elected was . not allowed to sit. Some Irish members are indignant at the action proposed to be taken, and intend to raise a long debate on the motion. A search commitmittee has been appointed to examine into precedents for the purpose of showing that the return of persons similarly situated has been heretofore recognised.