CABLEGRAMS AND LATEST TELEGRAPHIC.

Manawatu Times, Volume III, Issue 50, 3 April 1878, Page 2

CABLEGRAMS AND LATEST TELEGRAPHIC.

[reutee's teleoeams to press agency.] ' LONDON Mdol 28; Lord Derby has resignedA He approved of the policy of the Cabinet regarding the Congress, but not as to call-' ing out the reserves. Lord Beaeonsfield defended this, and said it was a measure of necessity m the' interests of peace and for the security of the Empire. :"*" '' *, The Papal allocation approves of the past Papal policy. Lord Derby has resigned. A special Cabinet meeting was held to consider the Russian reply tO British demands. Sir Stafford Northedte stated' ili the Commons that Russia's reply* Was received yesterday,, and adhered substantially to her previous declarations, to the effect that the Signatory Powers may raise such objections as they think fit, but that Russia, reserved full liberty either to accept or decline discussion. This added, Northcote, virtually closed all further diplomatic correspondence on the subject, A L ■'" ~" March 28. Earl Beaeonsfield explained iii the Lords that Derby's resignation was consequi nt on the warlike; attitude" it. had become necessary to /assitnie*; and he also expressed a hope how that* all proA bability of the assemblirig of the Congress had ceased, 'and the balance of power m the Mediterranean had been disturbed, that the advice tendered by .the Govern nierit to the Queen to call split all the available reserves would be thoroughly approved. March 3i. The annoui^ceiherit that Lord Salisbury has heeit appointed Secretary for Foreigu Affairs is premature. General Ignatieff has returned to St; Petersburg*.