TELEGRAPHIC.

Globe, Volume IX, Issue 1250, 21 March 1878, Page 2

TELEGRAPHIC.

CABLB_NEWB [BErjTEE'S SPECIAL TELEGRAMS TO THE PBES3 AGENCY.] London, March 20. Sir Stafford Northcote, replying to a question, said if an agreement was arrived at respecting what England requires, the Congress may meet at the end of March. The Russians wish to embark homewards at Bojukilere. The Porte objects. ['•AEGUS" SPECIAL.] London, March 19. At tho Colonial Institute, Sir Julius Vogel read a paper on New Zealand and the South Seas, in relation to the Empire. The principal speakers were Sir J. Eergusson, Mr Torrens, and Mr Casey. Faction rioting has occurred at Toronto, and 150 persons injured. [BET/TEE'S TELEGBAMS TO THE PEESS AGENCY. J AUSTRALIAN. Melbourne, March 21. The Assam arrived at Albany yesternight. The Assembly sat a short time and adjourned till Tuesday next. Mr Berry stated he had every reason to believe that the Council would pass the Payment of Members Bill. If it did the Government would take prompt steps to pass through a fresh Appropriation Bill and prorogue. Tho statement was cheered. The Council is still discussing Mr Sladen's motion for an address to the Governor, which is certain to be carried. Flour, £lO 10s to £lll2s 6d j wheat, 5s 4d to 5s sd. Sailed —Tararua. _ SPECIAL TO THE GLOBE. [PEOM OT/B OWN CORRESPONDENT.] Sydney, March 21. The Assam has arrived at Albany. She brings numerous passengers. New Zealand potatoes, £5 10s. Mauritius advices favour the holders of finest white and yellow crystals. INTERPROVINCIAL. [PEE PBESS AGENCY.] Timaru, March 21. The nomination of candidates to represent Timaru in place of Mr Stafford, takes place on the Bth of April, and the poll on the 12th. There is a large number of visitors here to-day to witness the races, which take place on the course four miles from town. The weather is splendid.