YESTERDAY'S TELEGRAMS

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

YESTERDAY'S TELEGRAMS

[BY SUBMARINE CABLE.] [Aegds Special.] London, March 14 to 16. A Cape 4i per cent, loan of a million has been subscribed threefold, at an aA'erage of 99£. Bank minimum unchanged. The reserve better.

Consols are weak and irregular, 95|. Wool is more languid in tone. Combing continues firm ; middle and lower sorts are weak. Fivo thousand baleß have been withdrawn, mostly Capes. Wheat is drooping, owing to expected large arrivals.

[rEPTER'S SPECIAL aELEGRAMS TO THE PRESS AGENCY.] London, March 14. Consols, 95 9-8. Rates of discount are unchanged. Tallow is flat; Adelaide wheat, 59s to 61s ; flour, 41s to 435. Colonial securities are unchanged. Since the opening of the wool sales 115,200 bales have been offered. The market is firm. Constantinople, March 19.

Reinforcements of 25,000 Russian troops arrived at Tchalelehi [Tchataldcha ?] from Tirnova. London, March 19.

In the House of Commons Sir Stafford jsjorthcote, in replying to a question, said the British Orovernment were justified in their vigilance in retaining the fleet in jbhe vicinity of Constantinople.

The following telegrams appeared in last night's second edition : London, March 15.

Sir Stafford Northcote, replying to a question in the House of Commons, said the negotiations for a European Congress continue. The British Orovernment required, before agreeing to enter tho Conference, that all the pew copditions he submitted ism con

sideration. He sdded that the decision of the majority would not necessarily be considered binding. England would maintain her own views.

St. Peteksbuug, March 15

It is semi-officially stated here that Russia refuses to accept the demands of England that the terms of the treaty of peace with Turkey be submitted for consideration of Congress. Athens, March 15.

The official journal announces that Russia refuses to accept the proposal to admit Greece to the European Congress.

London, March 16. Doubts exist as to whether the Congress will meet at all.

Warlike preparations in England continue. London, March 17. The European situation is menacing. The British ironclad squadron at Gallipoli has been reinforced. Constantinople, March 17.

The Russians have occupied a plateau near Fong, commanding the Black Sea entrance to the Bosphorus. The Russian troops near Bulair have been reinforced.

St. Pethepbtjegh, March 18.

The ratification of the Treaty of Peace has been exchanged between Russia and Turkey.

Vienna, March 18,

It is reported that serious negotiations are proceeding between the Austrian Minister for Foreign Affairs and the British Ambassador ot this city, respecting an alliance between Austria and England. Constantinople, March 18.

The Russians have arrived on the shores of the Bosphorus. Great excitement is manifested in consequence.

AUSTRALIAN.

Sydney, March 20.

Rev. Mr Clarke is progressing favourably. Park of the cargo of the Oiiimborazo was brought to Sydney by the Woniora. It has been suggested to build extra bulkheads, so as to get the steamer to Port Jackson. The City of Sydney was admitted to pratique on Saturday. Melbourne, March 20. Sailed—Albion, for New Zealand, INTERPROVINCIAL. [pee press agency.] Auckland, March 20. At the opening of the Working Men's Club last evening, the Mayor, president of the club, presided. The Governor, Bishop Cowio, Messrs Sheehan, Gillies, and Colonel Whitmore delivered speeches. The Governor, in referring to the facilities offered to working men to attain the highest position in the colony, referred to Mr Sheehan, who had deservedly attained his position by energy and talent. Mr Sheehan, in the course of his speech, said he regarded himself as a working man and the eon of a working man, his father having been a journeyman carpenter in Auckland. He could point to many houses in the city which his father assisted to build. The Governor and suite were afterwards entertained at a banquet, and they drank success to the club in champagne. Several incipient incendiary fires were discovered last night. In one instance an attempt was made to burn down some school buildings. Grahakstovtn, March 20. The Nymphe arrived this afternoon. The Hon. J Sheehan and Colonel Whitmore will 'and to-night, the Governor at 10 to-morrow. Considerable preparation has been made to give him a loyal reception. Harbour Board, Borough Council, and County Council will present addresses. Timarit, March 20.

The weather promises to be favourable for the races tomorrow. A large number of people are in town. The writ is issued for the election of a member for Timaru in the House of Representatives, in the place of Mr Stafford. Mr Turnbull will probably be returned unopposed. Sailed—Colonist, schooner.