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Globe, Volume IX, Issue 1225, 6 February 1878, Page 2

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CABLE NEWS

SPECIAL TO THE GLOBE. T H EJVA E. War Preparations in England. Sinking of a Turkish Steamer. Proposed Joint Occupation of Stamhoul London, January 31. There is much activity in the British arsenals and dockyards. Russian torpedoes have sunk a Turkish war steamer at Batoum, Earl Derby telegraphs that the powers are discussing the question of the joint occupation of Stamhoul. The Armistice Signed. London, February 1. The agreement to an armistice has been signed. Greece Declares War Against Turkey. Russia Agreeable to a Conference. London, February 2. Greece has declared war against Turkey. Crete has joined Greece. Russia accepts Austria’s proposal of a conference. London, February 4, Erzeroum has surrendered unconditionally. The Russian public are against a conference. Austria has invited the signers of the Treaty of Paris to a conference at Vienna. Hobart Pasha is in the ‘ Piraeus with five war ships.

[eeutbe's telegrams to the press agency.] Hostilities Suspended. Conference to be held. Austria Proposes a Conference. Joint Occupation of Stamhoul Proposed. Government will have Majority. London, February 2. The “Times” announces that the Greek Chamber has passed a resolution of confidence in the Government which is tantamount to a declaration of war. The Greek troops crossed the Turkish frontier yesterday evening. The conditions of the armistice were to have been signed on January 31st. Messrs Lowe and Goschen supported the amendment to the special war vote. The speeches were warmly received. February 3. The preliminary protocol for an armistice has been signed, and a suspension of hostilties has taken place. An European Conference has been agreed to. London February 4. Russia has accepted Austria’s proposal for a conference, and Gortechakoff as well as Lord Derby regards the Straits as a European question. Lord Derby has sent a telegram to the Powers proposing the discussion of the joint occupation of Stamhoul.

The Russians hare sunk a Turkish monitor with torpedoes at Batoum. The Russians occupied Bourghas, and are still advancing. The Turks hare evacuated Sentria (? Silistria), Rustohuk and Erzeroum. The insurgent Assembly of Crete has proclaimed union with Greece. Mehemet Ali has been appointed to command in Crete. The Greeks are ordered to avoid an encounter with the Turkish forces. The total Russian loss during the war is 89,304. The Servians have gained several victories over the Turks. The Duke of Northumberland has joined the Cabinet as Lord Privy Seal. Enthusiastic meetings have been held in Sheffield in support of the Government. Lloyds and the Stock Exchange favor the Government policy. The Government are sure of a majority in favor of a special vote. There is great activity in the British arsenals and dockyards. George Cruikshank, the artist, is dead. Colonial debentures are brisk; New Zealand 5 per cents, 106:V ; New Zealand 4|- per cents, 97a. Elax has been sold at £2l 10s. AUSTRALIAN. Melbouene, February 6. The Assembly met to-day. Mr Murray Smith and Sir Bryan O’Loughlen were sworn in. Mr Berry gave notice of motion, for tomorrow, “That, in consequence of the inconvenience caused by the Council’s rejection of Appropriation Bill, payments be made without a Bill, in conformity with the practice which obtained before 1870.” A despatch was read from the Secretary of State for the Colonies, approving of the Governor’s action concerning the payment of members. Sladen’s motion, to send a telegram to the Queen re the Ministers’ memorandum, was carried. INTBRPRO YIN 01AL [pee peess agency.] Wellington, February 6. Messrs Ames and North’s thousand pounds sweep was drawn last night. Three horses were drawn by Wellington subscribers, one in Waikato, one inKaikoura, one in Napier, none by Dunedin, Christchurch, or Nelson subscribers. Tl martt, February 6. At the Waimate R.M. Court a man named McDowell was charged with stabbing a man, Goodson, and was committed for trial at the criminal sitting of the District Court in March. , . , , , A post mortem examination has been held on the body or an infant child of Margaret Wilson, a young women tried at the last session of the Supreme Court, charged with sending a threatening letter to a man named Courtis, demanding money. The child was born on Saturday last healthy, but died yesterday. The result of the post mortem is that a coroner’s inquest will be held this afternoon. At a meeting of the Timaru Boating Club the committee was authorised to order from Salter, in England, at once, two pair-oared stumped outrigged boats, similar to those used in Christchurch. The R.M. Court was occupied (ill late last night on the important civil case, Borough Council v. Henry Cain, to recover rates on the Timaru Landing Shipping Service, the defendant being manager of the company. The plaintiffs contended that the boundary of the borough extended to low-water mark, and that all property within that limit was liable fn rnfes The defendant contended that P flirt nroperty in question was built on part of the property q not rate . abL rail The y magißtrate ultimately decided that able, ine b ty on the railway reth6P . ™ lilblctobo rated. Tlio defenStaring stated hi. willing™., to pay a dant him g Qn thfl remftin der of the promagistrate adjourded the ca.o for

one week, to enable the parties time to settle the matter themselves. The Abury races, Mackenzie Country, take place to-day. A large number of people loft by the train. There are good entries, and if the weather holds up, which is now threatening, a capital day’s sport will ensue. Lawrence, February 6. Last evening an enquiry into the cause of the destruction of Mr Whit tail’s dwelling house was held before the district coroner. Several witnesses were examined, but though nothing suspicious was elicited the jury returned a verdict that the house had been set fire to by some person unknown. Steps have been taken to give Mr J. C. Brown, a banquet, on his return from the North.