Age Special.

Thames Star, Volume XI, Issue 3601, 12 July 1880, Page 2

Age Special.

It is understood that Government propose to abandon the measure promised in the Queen's speech of giving farmers and and tenants a right to exterminate ground game, such as rabbits. The proposal was one that met with much opposition from the landlords. London, June 29. Parnell having been accepted leader of the Home Rule party in Ireland has taken steps to revive the anti-rent agitation in that country. Public meetings have been held in several southern and western countries and the distress prevailing has given the movement an additional stimulus. TERRIBLE ACCIDENT. A terrible catastrophe is reported from New York. The excursion steamer Sewanhaka, running between New York and Brooklyn, took fire yesterday while crowded with passengers, and an attempt was made to beach her on Long Island, but without success, and the vessel burnt to the water's edge. On the alarm of fire being given a panic ensued among the passengers, many of whom jumped over* board and were drowned. London June 30. In the Cape Parliament, the action of the Ministry is being challenged on the act of steps taken for the disarmament of the Basutos. The Premier demanded a vote of confidence which was accorded by the House. The Opposition members abstained from voting altogether.