TELEGRAPHIC.

Globe, Volume IX, Issue 1305, 25 May 1878, Page 2

TELEGRAPHIC.

CABLE_NEWS, [eeuteb’s special xelegeams to the PBESS AGENCY.] Athens, May 22. Severe but indecisive fighting has taken place at Crete. Constantinope, May 23. A great fire here has destroyed the palaces of the Minister of Justice and the Supreme Council of State. The Russians are advancing within the neutral zone. London, May 23. Supplementary estimates have been introduced to-day for the Indian contingent army and for an increase to the navy on the New Zealand station. On the resumption of the debate, the policy of the Government on the Eastern Question was untouched, and the Marquis of Hartington’s motion was negatived. May 24. The strictest secrecy is maintained re Count Schouvaloff’s mission. Pending the reply of the British Government, the prevalent opinion is that it is of a pacific character, and that there will be an early meeting of the Congress. [SPECIAL TO THE PBESS AGENCY.] London, May 24. Hopes of the maintenance of peace are greater. The Government majority in the House of Commons exceeds 121. INTERPRO VIN Cl AL. [PEE PEESS AGENCY.] Dunedin, May 25. The Mayor gave an annual dinner last night. It was well attended, but speeches were merely of a complimentary character. Brother Harmon arrived in Dunedin yesterday, and was entertained last night at a social gathering. Messrs Sydney James, W. P. Street, George Watson, and Henry Bayliss were to-day nominated as city auditors. Laweence, May 25. A fire at Blue Spur yesterday destroyed a five-roomed dwelling-house belonging to Mr Roche, shareholder in the Otago Company’s claim. It is not known how it originated, but it is supposed to have commenced in the kitchen. Roche was absent at the time the fire was discovered, but, going home, made an effort to save some furniture and clothing. He only succeeded in saving a few articles belonging to bis wife. The building and furniture wer.e insured for £l5O, which does not cover the lo*s by fully £2OO.