CABLE NEWS.
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[SPECIAL TO THE PEESS AGENCY.] London, May 18. A San Francisco telegram states the Rus« sian Government have purchased the steamer City of Sydney from the Pacific Company, which sailed for Sydney last Monday, also the steamer State of California, launched yesterday, and that they are in treaty for two other steamers. Telegrams from the Continent are more hopeful. It is reported that Count Schouvaloff is convinced that it is Russia's interest to yield in the matter of the Congress, which it is now expected will meet, in spite of the troubles which have arisen at Stamboul. A mill has been burnt at Hastingden by rioters. Otherwise, affairs are more quiet. [eetjteb's telegbams.] San Feancisoo, May 17. Russian agents have bought the swift steamer State of California. St. Petbbsbubg, May 17. It is believed that Count Schouvaloff has convinced the Emperor that it is to Russia's interest to yield to the English demands re the European Congress, the meeting of which now appeal's assured.
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Globe, Volume IX, Issue 1301, 21 May 1878, Page 2
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