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Evening Star, Issue 4315, 26 December 1876, Page 3

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[Pkb SnBiiAEiNB Cable.] The Eastern Question. London, December 20.—The Deputies at the Conference at Stamboul have declared that Italy cannot abandon the Treaty of Paris. Russia haß proposed that a ferce of 6,000 Belgians shall occupy Bulgaria. Earl Beaconsfield opposes this, thinking it unnecessary, and he is doubtful whether Belgium would nceept such a responsibility, as Switzerland already refuses to do so. Persia is closely watching the turn of events in regard to the Eastern question. In the event of war she will probably occupy Bagdad. r * Some sentinel at a fortress in Belgrade fired upon an Austrian monitor. The Servian Ministry have resigned, owing to this incident. Earl BeacoDsfield is unwell. [Feosi oue own Corbespondent.] The County Elections. Queekstown, December 26.—The County elections are complete. For Greenstone, Mr Hicks (timber merchant) was returned, as were for Cardrona, Mr M'Dougall (storekeeper), and for Shotover, Mr Edgar (miner) The Board as constituted represents the vested interests opposed to taxation. The miners discover too late the mistake of their lethargy. They could have governed the whole elections. They are, however, willing to bear taxation. The question of revenue from depasturing rims going to the County is again demanding attention, and Mr Mnnders will be requested to explain the conduct of the Colonial Government in this matter. Most of the townppeople have gone to the Arrowtown races, for which there have been numerous local entries.