Reuter's Telegrams

Thames Star, Volume XV, Issue 4848, 24 July 1884, Page 2

Reuters Telegrams

London, July 22. Cxicket—Tuesday's Play. At (he All-England r. Australians match Barlow and Steqle were separated when the former hadmaS'e'3B (caught) Reed joined Steele, and the score was further augmented by the latter, who continued to play an excellent game, and completely collared the' bowling, which was frequently changed. 4md was bowled when he had earned 32 runs, and the Hon. ' A. Lyttelton followed. The score continued to increase rapidly, and the beard showed 300 before the' two gentlemen were parted, '_ Lyttelton suecunibed to the bowler when he had 31 to his credit. Christopherson was the next man in, and for some time remained Steele's partner, the Lancashire crack continuing to hit freely all ronnd. Chris topherson had secured 17, when he was caught, and shortly after Peat, the last mani joined Steele. The latter was bowled, his score being 148, his innings throughout being a grand one. He gave a chance shortly after going in, but was badly missed. He took advantage of the opportunity, and his play thereafter was faultless. Peat was not out with 8, and the innings closed for 379,159 ahead of the Australians. The is th c full score ;—All-England, Ist innings— W. G. Grece, c, 14; A. P. Lucas, o, 28; Shrewsbury, st, 27; Ulyett, b, 32; Lord Harris, b, 4; A. G. Steele, b, 148; Barlow, c, 38; W. W. Reed, b, 12 Hon. A. Lyttelton, b, 31; Christopherson, c, 13; Peat, not out, 8; extras, 20; total, 379. After the interval tho Australians sent in McDonnell and Bannerman, The gam*

commenced well, bolh batsmen showing a good defence. Thebdard showed 30 when McDonnell, who had contributed 20, was bowled. Murdoch joined Bannerman, and runs commenced to come freely, the half century .being quickly passed. The captain, however, shortly after' this was caughfc, after putting together 17. Bonnbr followed,, but was only able to add 4, when he was caught by the bowler. Bannerman met with a similar fate when his score reached 27. Time was then called, and play ceased for the day, the Australians' score standing at 73 for 4 wickets. [Received July. 24,1.40 pitn.] ; London, July 23. At the cricket match at Lords to-day, the Australians were all disposed of in their second , innings for 145, and the Englishmen thus woo the match; by an innings with fire runs to spare. ■'.•'■•.-.'' '. - Lateb. '-j (Beceived July 24,1.40 p.m.) London, July 22. v At the cricket match at Lords, Australia t. England, which was concluded to day, the weather was fine, and the attendance very large. The Australians, with 73 runs, for 4 wickets, sent in Midwinter and Giffen ; the latter was caught when he had made 5, and on Spoffbrth joining "Midwinter, the latter was bowled. Boyle became Spbffortli's partner, rfnd. about 20 runs were added before a separation was effected, Spofforth being v caught when he had 11 to his credit. Palmer was the riext man in, but -neither he nor Boyle were able to make a stand. Boyle being bowled for 10. Scott then went to the wickets, and succeeded in ranning up a well played 31, when Palmer was dismissed, bowled for 13. Blackham, last man, was injured by a ball shortly after going ia, and was compelled to retire. The innings thus closed for 145 runs; Scott carrying out his bat for 31. The score of the Australians second innings was—McDonnell, V, 20; Midwinter, c, 17; Banner man, c and b, 27; Bonnor, c and b, 4; Griffen, c, 5; Midwinter, b, 6 ; Spofforth, c, 11; Boyle, b, 10; Palmer, b, 13; Scott, not put, 31; Blackham (retired, hurt), not out, 0; extras, 1. Total, i 45. Failure of the Egyptian Con- .;• ; fereaee. It has transpired that the Egyptian Conference will meet again to-morrow, and then is expected: to disperse, as anj agreement between the French and Eng< lish delegates is^coneidered hopeless, and the Conference will consequently prove •futile. The Panama Canal., The report of-the Panama Canal Com-pany,-which has just been issued, state: that the construction of. the Canal will be completed in 1888.

[Specials to the Pbess Association] London, July 21. Mr Alfred Wills, Q.C., will succeed the late Sir C. J. Watkin Williams as Judge of the Queen's Bench. The Warsaw plot against the Czar was of the greatest extent of any yet discovered and was directed from Moscow. Numerous prominent arrests in connection with it have been made. The Greely exploring party of whom six members were recently rescued, reached to 83deg. 26min. northern latitude, or within 6deg. 34min. of the North Pole. It is considered doubtful whether the Egyptian Conference will again meet; owing to the refusal of the Powers to accept the reduction of the interest on the Egyptian debt, as proposed by the committee of financial experts. The Daily Telegraph warmly approves, of the newly proposed plans for admitting colonial barristers to practice at the English bar. The Spectator condemns Lord Derby's pronounced indifference to the demands of the colonies ; but the Saturday Review, in an article on the same subject, approves the action of the Government, and warns the colonies to be modest in their demands, and urges the adoption of a caution policy. The prospectus of the new Oriental Bank Company provides for a capital of two millions. The first issue of shares will amount to one million, which will be divided between England and the colonies. Local Boards of Directors will be appointed for the Indian and colonial branches. London, July 22. The Nihilists have destroyed a gun powder mill at Warsaw. Uev. Dr. Greeves has been appointed President of the. Wesley an Conference. At the Wimbledon meeting, the Queen's Prize was one by Private Grant, of the Eighth Middlesex. Dr. Moran, the. new Archbishop of Sydney will interview Lord Derby on matters in connection with Australia.