REUTER’S TELEGRAMS

Kumara Times, Issue 508, 14 May 1878, Page 2

REUTER’S TELEGRAMS

TO PRRSS AGENCY. RUSSIAN AMBASSADOR LEFT LONDON. MORE COMPLICATIONS. RUSSIA AND TURKEY DIFFER. FENIAN MACHINATIONS IN AMERICA. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. London, May 7. The Russian Ambassador at London has gone to St. Petersburg!! on an important mission. The Chancellor of the Exchequer, in reply to a question, said active negotiations were proceeding with Russia, and under the circumstances discussion would be injurious. He said the British Government had some time previously resolved to employ an Indian expeditionary force, but had not thought it necessary to inform- the House.

The principal differences between England and Russia have regard to Batomn and Bnlgaria. Russian troops are marching upon Batoura.

May 8. The Russians have removed their depots to Tchalaji.

May 9. The Turks have only partially evacuated Shurala, because Russia has only withdrawn her forces from San Stefano to Wan Giorges. Negotiations are more active. Hopes of a favorable issue increasing. Sir Stafford Northcote, at Oxford, said he hoped we had now approached the end of the difficulty. London, May 2 to May 8. The Brindisi mails were delivered on Monday. Markets are unchanged. Consols, 93. Corn market quiet. The Times has an American telegram stating chat the Fenians offered to equip 5000 men for Russian service. It is reported that the Council of St. Petersburg!!, under the Presidency of the Emperor, has adopted a resolution embodying a circular to be addressed to the Powers for the renewal of Peace Congress negotiations.

Sir F. H. Goldsraid, member for Reading, was killed by a railway accident at the Waterloo Station.

An Irish raid threatens Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.

The Prince and Princess of Wales visited the Victorian log hut at the Paris Exhibition. They tasted and approved of the wines and" expressed de-p interest in the advancement of the colonies.

The friendly relations between Russia and Turkey are altered, owing to the i efusal of the latter to evacuate Baton m. Shumla, and Varna. All that Russia surrenders is Adrianople. The military position of the Turks grows stronger daily. The SultaTs position is precarious. Palace intrigues continue, and it is feared that a revolution in Stambonl would precipitate a collision between the British and Rus ians.

Baker Pasha declared that if Russia attempts to seize Stambonl the Turks would resist.

Eighty thousand men occupy the lines of defence.

American journals urge that vigorous vigilance measu-es should be taken to prevent violation of neutrality.

Other Russian vessels from the Baltic are reported to have arrived in American waters.

The House of Commons resumed after the Easter vacation. The Liberals complained of the employment of the Indian contingent without the sanction of Parliament. Sir Stafford Northcote defended the action of the Government as an Executive measure. The visit of Count Schouvaloff to St Petersburg!! is construed favorably. He takes definite proposals from the British Government. Before entering the proposed Congress England wishes to remove any chances of misunderstanding on the principal provisions of the Treaty.

The negotiations now pending refer mainly to the limits of Bulgaria and the cession of Armenia.

England and France strongly object to the extension of Bulgaria to the Aegean Sea.

Hopeful views prevail on the Continent that Russia will make the required concessions before Congress meets.

It is reported that the basis of an agreement has been submitted to the English Cabinet by the Czar, who personally declared that Servia declined to join Russia in the war.

The insurgents in the Balkans, 30,000 strong, maintain their ground. There is an extensive lock-out in Lancashire.

For the Two Thousand Guinea’s Race ten ran, with the following result:—Pilgrimage, 1 ; Insulane, 2 : Sefton, 3.

A banquet was given in honor of Sir William Jervois; the Hon. Arthnr Blythe, chairman (the South Australian Agent General.) Sir William Jeryois, in his speech, urged the extension of railways as the surest guarantee of the confederation of the Colonies, Sir Michael Hicks Beach , announced that Sir William Jervois had been created Knight Grand Cross of St. Michael and St, George.

LATEST UNPUBLISHED

EMPEROR OF GERMANY SHOT AT.

IMPOSSIBILITY OF WITHDRAWAL OF RUSSIAN TROOPS.

THE ONE-THOUSAND GUINEAS RACE.

London, May 10. A- Knighthood has been conferred on Judge Williams of Victoria, and Mr Thomas Elder, of Adelaide.

The race for the One Thousand Guineas took place to-day, Pilgrimage I. Nine horses started. Berlin, May 11. The Emperor of Germany has lieen shot at, hut escaped unhurt. The assassin has been arrested.

St. Petersburg, May 11. It is authoritively stated here that it is'impossible to commence the withdrawal of Russian troops from the neighbourhood of Constantinople until the Turks have evacuated Sebum la, Varna, Batoura, and the British squadron quitted the Sea of Marmora.