YESTERDAY'S TELEGRAMS

Globe, Volume IX, Issue 1243, 1 March 1878, Page 2

YESTERDAY'S TELEGRAMS

[BY SUBMARINE CABLE.] [beuteb’s telegrams to the press agency.] The Treaty of Peace Not Yet Signed. Russian Demand for the Surrender of the Turkish Fleet and Occupation of Stamboul. Movement of Russian Troops. Probable Abdication of the Prince of RoumaniaLondon, February 26. The treaty of peace is still unsigned. Persistent demands are made on the part of Russia for the surrender of the Turkish fleet and the occupation of Stamboul. The occupation is still delayed. Ministers, replying in Parliament, declared they were unable to give any information as to Russia keeping the full terms of peace secret. A “ Standard ” telegram declares that eight additional batteries oi artillery have arrived at San Stefens. General Gourka is approaching, with 30,000 men. Secret negotiations excite suspicion and alarm throughout Europe. The severity of the terms of peace are everywhere condemned as provocative of war, and likely to involve England and Austria. The Prince of Roumania will abdicate rather than cede Bessarabia. Eighty thousand Russian troops passed through Jassy for the Transylvanian frontier. Ordinary railway traffic is suspended. The “ Globe ” states that in the event of an expeditionary force Lord Napier of Magdala will command, with Colonel Wolsey as Chief of his Staff. [special telegram to the “argtjs.”] London, February 26. Arrived—Meropo and Schiehallion. AUSTRALIAN. The Imperial Government and the Victorian Revolution. [rkuter’s telegrams to the press agency.] The report of the Inspector of the Insane shows a large increase of lunacy during the last five years. Melbourne, February 28. The Government received a communication from the Imperial authorities, who decline to interfere, on the ground that the Legislature must fight its own battles. It is left to the Governor’s discretion to enforce the resolutions of the Assembly with reference to the payment of monies voted by that body only. Sailed—Zealandia, INIERPROYINCIAL. [per press agency.] The Ministry on the Coast. Loss of the Cutter Telegraph. Accident at Wellington. Auckland, February 28. The “Star” to-night, on the authority of Captain Maling, A.D.C., contradicts the statement in a leading article of to-day’s “Herald,” to the effect that the Governor had received a telegram from the Home Government stating that it fully approved his refusal to grant a dissolution of Parliament to Sir G. Grey, and that a despatch had been forwarded to the same effect. The “ Star” says the Governor has not received any telegram on the subject. The opening of the extension of the railway to Ohaupo has been delayed for ten days. Michael Costello, charged with a second attempt to commit suicide, was discharged. The evidence showed he was of unsound mind through intemperance when he attempted to cut his throat. John Young has been apprehended charged with receiving stolen property, consisting of 13cwt. sugar, forming part of the estate of David Hamilton, recently arrested and charged with fraudulent bankruptcy. Young was remanded on bail. A correspondent at Te Awamutu writes contradicting the statement that Rewi intends to visit Wellington next session. The cutter Telegraph is ashore at Kaipara Heads. The cargo will probably be saved. The vessel and cargo are uninsured. The Thames Gas Company has declared a dividend of 3 per cent, for the half-year. Wellington, February 28. A serious accident occurred this afternoon at O’Malley’s contract for reclamation. A blast went off accidentally through an imperfect or too short fuse, and three men who had been working at the charge had not time to get away before the blast went off. One man managed to get off pretty well and was not seriously hurt. The other two were knocked down and nearly buried by the stone thrown out. Besides sustaining bruises and concussions, they are very much burned about the face gnd neck, and there are doubts as to whether they will recover. The Customs’ revenue collected at Wellington for the month ending to-day amounted to £15,145. For the corresponding month last year it was £16,667. Daring February there were 75 births and 24 deaths registered in Wellington, and 33 marriage certificates issued. The Railway Traffic Returns for the ferny weeks’ ending 12th January, for Christchurch section show a total revenue of £20,9,41. For the corresponding peyiod lagt year the yevenup wap' £18,205. The total revenue for the financial year £126,895; expenditure, £100,227.

Hokitika, February 28. Sir Q-, Grey, Messrs Fisher, Wilson, Macandrew, Gisborne, Brown, and Mitchell, the Ministerial party, left by the Hinemoa to-day for Martin's Bay and the Bluff. A public meeting was held lust evening at the Theatre to hear Sir G. Grey’s The place was crowded, aruf the people most enthusiastic. Sir G. Grey made a favorable impression amongst the public, and on leaving the wharf was loudly cheered by a large crowd. GiiEYMOUTH, February 28. Stephen Massett had a great success last night, apd the largo audience were delighted. [FROM oua OWN CORRESPONDENTS,] Tuuav, February *lB, The Customs revenue at the port of Tnuaru for February was £2199 Is Sd, showing un increase of £BOO 11s lid over the corresponding month of last year. OAMABU, February 28. At Lire trial of reapers and binders at Mr Orr’s farm, Springfield, to-day, the McCormick was first, and the Wood second.

DUNEDIN RACES. Second Day. [By Telegraph.] [per press agency.] Dunedin, March 7. Dunedin Jockey Club Handicap. Templeton 1 Longlands 2 Ariel ... 3 Time—3 min. 17sec. Oberon was scratched for the Derby, which was a walk over for Trump Card, the only other horse.