TELEGRAPHIC.

Globe, Volume IX, Issue 1095, 2 January 1878, Page 2

TELEGRAPHIC.

CABLE_NEWS [bbuteb's'spbcial telegeamb to the peess agency.]

THE WAR.

England and Russia. Proposals of Peace. London, December 31, A Russian semi-official note states that the British Government has intimated to the Russian Government that in the event of certain contingencies arising, national feeling may force England to defend British interests in the East. It is officially stated that Russia is now willing to consider direct Turkish proposals for peace.

AUSTRALIAN.

Melbourne Races. Melbourne, January 1. The Champion Eace. First King 1 Chester 2 Robinson Crusoe 3 It was a fine race, and was won pretty easily. Seven started. Time, smin. 26sec. Hurdle Eace. Politician 1 The two leading horses were disqualified for jostling. Two Tear-old Stakes. Bosworth 1 Eodee 2 "Warlock 3 This was a grand race, and was won by half a head. Time, lmin. 6secs. .£IOO Plate. Plunger 1 Hawkesbury 2 Patrician 3 Won by half a length. Time, lmin. 40secs. Midsummer Handicap. Savanaka 1 Painter 2 Deacon 3 Won easily. Time, 3min. 7secs. Steeplechase. Typhoon 1 Ararat 2 Greystanes 3 Three-tear Handicap. Pardon 1 Explosion 2 The cricket match Eleven v. Fifteen resulted in a tie. Sydney, January 1. Mr Charles Bright's series of Sunday lectures were very successful. He leaves for New Zealand, per the Australia, on Thursday. The Australian combined eleven leave Melbourne for New Zealand on Thursday. Albany, January 1. The Assam arrived at half-past four. Passengers for New Zealand—Mrs Pierce and two children, Mesdames Jackson, and Mr E. L. Chisbold. Doctor Hector makes a valuable donation of publications, referring to the geology and natural history of New Zealand, to the Linnten Society of Sydney. Trickett declines to row except upon Australian water. He is willing to row Courtney in the harbor for £IOOO. Tattersalls' Race took place to-dav. For the Maiden Plate Woodlands was first, Mikado second, Crusader third. For Tatterpalls' Cup Woodstone was first, Laertejj ae'cond, om

INTERPROVINOIAL [pee peess agency.]

Auckland Races.

Auckland, January 2. Grand Stand Handicap. Hippo, 9st 31b 1 Laird, Bst 121 b 2 Perfume, Bst 3 Five others ran. Golden Crown led to the turn into the straight, when Hippo collared him and Crown bolted. Hippo won easily by two lengths. Dcnedin, January 2. The body of a milkman named Sydney Smith was picked up in the harbour last night. It is supposed to be a case of suicide. With a view of testing the quality of the liquor sold at large gatherings, the police purchased samples from the holders of temporary licenses at the Caledonian grounds. The samples will be analysed, in order to ascertain whether good or bad liquor is being sold to the public. Twelve thousand persons visited the Caledonian sports yesterday. Hewitt, the champion runner, injured his leg in the first race, and could not compete in the others. [PEOM OUE OWN COBBKSrONDENT.] Ptjnedin, January 2. Nine thousand attended the Caledonian games yesterday. The weather was glorious. The Champion race (three distances) was won by Macpherson. Hewitt, who started at scratch, was hemmed in, and threw up the sponge in disgust. The Hawea has returned from the excursion to Milford Sound; she had fine weather throughout. Mr John Hislop has been appointed permanent Secretary to the Central Department of Education. He is expected up here next week to organise the department. The Cabinet assemble in Wellington next week, when the reorganisation of the Civil Service will be considered.

The Soldene Opera Company last night played " Poulet and Poulette," to one of the largest houses seen in the Princess for some time. Mr Hall is reaping a harvest with the pantomime.