REUTER’S TELEGRAMS
RUMORED WAR BETWEEN ENG-
LAND AND RUSSIA.
SVdney, February 2fc. It is currently reported here to-day that the Governor (Lord Augustus Loftus) has received a cablegram from England, to the effect that the relations between England and Russia are in a critical state; that War between the two countries is imminent; and that the situation will be decided in a few days. The rumor necessarily requires confirmation. BRITISH AND FOREIGN. Constantinople, February 25. A Greek has been arrested at Stamboul, having a number of bombs in his possession. He is suspected of conspiracy. London, February 2t». An anti-rent meeting was being held to-day at Portadown, Ireland, when a large body of Orangemen made an attack on the assembled crowd. A serious conflict ensued, and a number on both sides were wounded. ST. Petersburg, February 25. Fears are entertained that ’ a serious Nihilist outbreak will take place In this citjr on Wednesday next. ♦ LATEST AUSTRALIAN NEWS, Sydney, February 26. The Judge; to-day, prohibited the further publication of evidence in the case of Shepherd v. Bibos by the Evening News. His Honor deprecated the action of the paper, which he sitd was demoralising the public with prurient details. Brisbane, February The Hon. if. Ball, President of the Legislative Council, will assume the position of Acting-Governor during His Excellency Sir Arthur absence in England.
Melbourne, February 26. A mass meeting of Liberals was held last night. Speeches were made by R. P. Vale, Sir Bryan O’Loughlin, and Graham ‘Berry. The proceedings were of an orderly character.
In f lie Legislative Assembly last night the Government Education Bill passed tne-third reading, on division of 42 to 6.
SatUrttaJi, When the general election takes place, has bteen proclaimed Republic holiday through out Victoria. In the prosecution of the Provincial and Suburban Lafid directors, the Chief Justice has charged the jury, and allowed them to be free until to-mor-row,
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Kumara Times, Issue 1065, 28 February 1880, Page 2
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