Gladstone intends to force the passage of the repression bill through parliament.
Owing to disturbances caused by outlaws martial law is to be declared in Alaska.
The postmaster general has recommended to Congress that the postage on all second-class matter be abolished.
The final contest of the Longwood tennis tournament was won by Winslow (of Harvard) over Smith (of Providence.) First prize consequently goes to Winslow.
Base-ball yesterday : At Troy, Bostons 7, Troys 3. At Chicago, Chicagos 12, Detroits 2. At Worcester, Worcesters 5, Providence 3. At New York, Metropolitans 13, Alleghenys, 5. At Philadelphia, Philadelphias 6, Athletics 5, 10 innings.
THE WEATHER.WASHINGTON, D. C., May 23, 1882 - 1 A.M. For New England, cloudy weather, with light rains, easterly, shifting to westerly winds, stationary or lower temperature and pressure.
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