TELEGRAPHIC.

Globe, Volume IX, Issue 1200, 8 January 1878, Page 2

TELEGRAPHIC.

CABLE NEWS

[special telegram to the peess agency.]

THE WAR.

Sophia Occupied by the Russians

England and Egypt:

The Foreign Policy of the British Government. London, January 6. The Russians hare occupied Sophia. A Vienna telegram states that Russia requires Bulgaria evacuated as the condition of an armistice. It is unlikely that the Porte will assent. The “Observer” asserts that England has just replied to France that no action is intended regarding Egypt. Mr Forster has made an important speech at Bradford. He believed all the European powers will prevent Russia possessing Stambouj. He thought that if any difference of of isioiwted betweeoMr Diurwli a»dhiscoJ»

leagues, an appeal would be made to the nation, Existing treaties must remain unaltered, with the assent of all the contracting powers. It is reported that if Mr Disraeli finds Parliament unwilling to support his foreign policy he will dissolve. Obituary—General La Marmora.

INTERPROYINCIAL,

[PEB PBESS AGENCY.]

The Cricket Match

Wellington, January 8. Although it rained a good deal last night the day is very fine, but there is no sign of the Ladybird yet (1 p.m.). If she does not show up soon it is thought that there will be no opportunity for a contest at cricket. The Wellington cricketers are hanging about the wharf with a four-in-hand in attendance. Lunch and all other preparations are complete. The ground is in first-class order. 2.20 p.m. There is no sign of the Ladybird yet, and as she cannot arrive under an hour after being signalled, there is very little chance of cricket to-day.