CALOGRAMS.

Thames Star, Volume XV, Issue 4810, 9 June 1884, Page 2

CALOGRAMS.

SeUTEB's TjELEGBAMS

[Received June 9, 11.30 a.m.]

New York, June 8,

The Chicago Convention 1 has decided to nominate James G. Blame, ex Secretary of State, as a Democratic candidate for the election of President of the States.,;. Capetown, June 8. Fi*2itiag ; ia Sululaad. The latest news from Zaluland states that the .Usu'tus recently made a fresh attack upon the loyal tribes iv the reserve territory. Heavy fighting took place, resulting in the defeat'of the aggressors. A large body of Boers have now joined the Usulus, and together they have invaded the country occupied by Lfsibepo and his followers. • London, June 7. In the House of Commons last night the Government Bill, announced by Mr Cbilders in his Budget statement, for the covefSion of consols from 3 per cent, to 2-J was read a second time. Sir C. Gavan Duffy, who was recently credited with an attempt to revive the " Young Ireland " party, has disclaimed any intention on his part to re-enter public life. It is reported on good authority that an agreement has been arrived at by Lord Granville and M. Waddington regarding the deportation of recidivistes to New Caledonia. " >: v ■■'■:■ ..■.''Cricket.; . "-' The cricket match, Australians v. Lancashire, was continued to-day at Manchester. There was again a large attendance of spectators, although heary rain fell at intervals during the day, and, owing to the inclemency of the weather, the play was stopped, and the match drawn. The Australians, with a score of 202 runs, continued their 2nd innings, and put together a total for 8 wickets of 315 , before play ceased. The highest poorer

was Giffen, who was. not out the previous day—ll3; and Spoffortli, not out, with 24.