LATEST CABLE NEWS.

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXI, Issue 4874, 4 November 1876, Page 2

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

(liEUIER’3 SPECIAL TO PRESS AGENCY.} London, October 18. Russia has rejected the Porte’s offer for an armistice of six months, and proposes an armistice of six weeks. October 17. It is reported that an alliance between Russia and Austria is imminent ; also that a Russian loan of 300,000,000 roubles is about to be announced. Pour thousand Cossacks have joined the Servians. Russian stocks have fallen heavily. The Home Press recommends England to be watchful, and prepared in case of war. Lloyds’ war risk is 6s. per ton on British ships between Australia and East. Transports for India are ordered to touch at Gibraltar and Malta for orders. October 12. The Great Powers support the Russian proposal for a six weeks’ armistice, which is identical with the English proposal. Calmer feelings now prevail, and stocks are recovering. October 20. Yesterday the Cabinet desired that an ultimatum should be offered, on the rejection of which the Continent should declare war. An autumn session is not considered to be necessary. Nothing has been resolved upon justifying the fear that Great Britain will join in the war. The policy of the Government is neutrality and the protection of British interests. The reported alliance of the three Empires' is reaffirmed. The national feeling, however,, is more pacific. Lord Loftus goes to Swabia to facilitate negotiations between England and Russia. The failure of the monsoon rains in India threatens a fearful famine. Obituary—The Marquis of Tweedale. Sydnet, Friday. Haughan and Porter, two burglars, made a desperate attempt to escape from the prisonvan on the way to ■ gaol. Subsequently the former assaulted the police. Melbodbnb, Friday. Spark is backed to win several thousand pounds for the Cup. Newminster did not please spectators this morning, but is in fair form.