TELEGRAPHIC.

Globe, Volume VIII, Issue 962, 26 July 1877, Page 2

TELEGRAPHIC.

CABLE NEWS. [per press agency.]

THE WAR.

British Forces in the Mediterranean. London, July 23. Lord Derby and Sir Stafford Northcote, in recent speeches regarding the condition of Europe, stated that it was desirable to supplement the Mediterranean garrisons by three thousand men. This statement is the solo foundation for the reports respecting the despatch of British forces in the direction of the seat of war. Bumoured Alliance Between Knssia and Italy. London, July 2J. Special despatches confirm the reports of the atrocities committed by the Russians upon Turkish subjects. Vague rumours are afloat of an alliance between Russia and Italy. The Russian Press alleges that if the British squadron enters the Hellespont, Russia will encounter it as an alien squadron. London, July 24. The House of Commons has rescinded the vote of censure upon Lord Beaconsfield for the appointment of Sir J. Pigott. PARLIAMENTARY. Last Night's Proceedings. WkIING-TON, July 20. After eight o'clock last night there was a further discussion as to placing Mr Tescheinaker's name on the Waste Lands Committee, in the course of which Mr Reid said, referring to Sir Gh Crey's objections to the committee on the ground of injustice to Auckland, thai; they had been on the same committee last session, but on no occasion had ihe hon. member attended to give assistance. Sir R. Douglas said the real difficulty was that, though they had abolished Provincial Gktvernmonts, provincial distinctions) and boundaries still remained. 'lJie motion was earned- on the voices,

On the motion of Mr Mandebs, all correspondence connected with the recent changes of the police force services in Canlerbury and Otago was ordered to be laid before'(lie House. The House adjourned at 5.40.