BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

Dunstan Times, Issue 838, 10 May 1878, Page 3

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

(By Cable.)

(From our Dunedin Exchanges.) London, April 28th. The exchange of views between the European Powers is still proceeding. Berlin, April 28. The North German Gazette states that the intended despatch of a British ironclad squadron to the Baltic is a measure which will affect neutral interests, and complicate the situation. April 29. The Rouraelian insurgents surprised the Russian camp near Phillipopolis and captured 1000 prisoners. The Grand Duke Nicholas has been recalled from Stefauo, on account of ill health General Todleben succeeds to the chief command. May 1. The British warlike preparations are incessant and increasing. Russia is urging the powers to agree upon a policy for the partition of the Turkish Empire. Paris, April 24. The opening of the Exhibition was very brilliant. The Prince of Wales visited the Victorian Court, and complimented the Hon. Mr Casey, the Commissioner. The steamer Cambria arrived at the Harbour of Maine from Russia with CO Officers and COO men of the Russian Navy. It is believed they are destined for a privateer. Constantinople, A pril 30. There was at affray between Turkish and Russion troops near Constantinople. London, May 1. The Duke of Connaught is betrothed to Louisa, daughter of Prince Frederick Charles of Prussia. St Petersburg, May 2. General Todleben having failed to arrange for the withdrawal of the British ironclad squadron and the Russian army, regards War as inevitable. The Mussulman rising still continues.