TELEGRAPHIC.

Globe, Volume VIII, Issue 1088, 24 December 1877, Page 2

TELEGRAPHIC.

CABLE NEWS, [SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE PRESS AGENCY.) THE - WAR. Failure of Mediation Proposals.^ Movement of Servian Troops. London, Saturday. The proposals for mediation have failed. The Q-erman Ambassador at Constantinople recommends direct negotiations Russia and Turkey. The Servian troops have been sent against Widdin. Snow storms delay the attack at Erzeroum. INTERPROVINCIAL [pee press agency.] Timabu", December 24. The Craig Ellachie's keel has been smashed, letting the water in and out freely. On Saturday night Captain Dunsford arrived from Christchurch on behalf of the underwriters, and with Captain Cain, agent of the Victoria Company, took possession. An investigation regarding the casualty will take place at the Cußtom House at eleven to-day. The Craig Ellachie was insured for £IOOO in the New Zealand, for £3OO in the Union, and the cargo for £3OO in the Victoria. She will most likely be sold to-day. The Kate McGregor and are all right. The sea is quite calm. Dunedin, December 24. Jane Galloway has been committed for trial on a charge of perjury preferred by her daughter, Ada Galloway.! At the Rille Association firing the ladies' shield was won by the Clutha Company. Messrs Cargills, Gibbs and Co. have received a telegram from Helmuth Schwartz, dated the 15th December, as follows :—" The sales closed without further change. The quantity withdrawn from this and former sales is 54,000 bales."