TELEGRAPHIC.

Globe, Volume IX, Issue 1229, 11 February 1878, Page 2

TELEGRAPHIC.

CABLE NEWS THBWAR. [PER PRESS AGENCY.] Wellington, February 11. The following items are from the Australian papers per the Wakatipu : London, January 25. The “ Daily Telegraph’s*’ own correspondent at Constantinople says that one of the terms of peace is that a portion of the Russian army is to enter Stamboul in order to satisfy Russian honor, Earl Carnarvon assigned as reason for his resignation that the Premier had severely condemned the speech he made to the African deputation on the' 2nd inst, A telegram received by the “ Daily News” from Berlin states that Russia has resolved upon seizing the outworks of Constantinople' In the House of Lords Lord Beaconsfield stated that the action of the Government in relation to the Eastern affairs cannot depend upon the will of any foreign Government, or upon withholding any documents. It has been notified to the Czar by the British Government that in consequence of the possible temporary occupation of Constantinople by Russian troops, a special vote was resolved on. AUSTRALIA. [Per Ringarooma, via Bluff.] Melbourne, February 5. The West Melbourne election yesterday created a large amount of excitement. Everything was quiet enough during the day, but after the declaration of the poll a crowd of some thousands set out for the “ Argus” office, and yelled, hooted, groaned, cheered, and broke several windows. A body of police arrived on the scene, and the crowd, after banging about a couple of hours, dispersed. The windows of the “ Daily Telegraph” office and a few doors were broken. The mob, consisted principally of roughs, and the stone - throwing was confined to that class. The election of Mr Bryan O’Loghlan was brought about principally by the Catholic vote, and the extraordinary action of the Government in granting an extra shilling a day to railway employees who live in the electorate. Persons were brought from the country, and travelled on free railway passes. Any and everything in fact was done to obtain votes. This has been the only political event of importance during the week. A splendid rain fell steadily all day yesterday, and nearly two inches fell in thirty-six hours. It has extended to the country districts. Sir John Coode, the eminent hydraulic engineer, arrived by mail, to report on the harbour works. Pending the settlement of the crisis all building operations are suspended and the trade completely paralysed. Capitalists are unwilling to invest, and prefer taking their money elsewhere. Mr Service made an excellent speech at Maldon on Wednesday, in which he ably reviewed the whole political situation, and condemned strongly the proceedings of the Government. INTERPROYINCIAL. [PEB PBESS AGENCY.] Dunedin, February 11. diaries Clark is drawing immense audiences. He continues another week. Last night he preached in the Knox Church in aid of the Benevolent Institution. 2000 were in the church, and 1000 outside. The collection was over £BO. Mr Wilkinson, member of J. L. Hall’s company, was accidentally shot in the eye on Saturday night by Sothorn, comedian, while playing in our “American Cousin.” He may lose his sight. Wellington, February 11. The Jocket Club announce by advertisement that they will not receive entries for the Wellington Derby for the year 1880. In connection with this, the “ Times ” says that the stewards, in coming to this decision, are in accordance with the views of nearly all the Jockey Clubs of New Zealand, considering it a mistake to have a Derby for Christchurch, Dunedin, Auckland, and Wellington. There is a strong opinion that there suould be but one Derby, to bo run at the Spring Meeting or other equally suitable locality, and that each club in the colony should contribute not loss than £SO. This, with nominations, forfeits, and acceptances would make up handeemo stakes. Arrived—H.M. s. gunboat Conflict, from Sydney. She will stay here about teu days, and then proceed to Auckland.