NEWS BY CABLE.

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 5279, 25 February 1878, Page 2

NEWS BY CABLE.

(REUTER'S SPECIAL, TO PRESS AGESCY.) London, February 20. The election of Cardinal Pecci is very popular. His election was unanimous. Negotiations are proceeding respecting the occupation of Gallipoli. February 23, The European Conference on the Eastern Question assembles in a fortnight. The Chancellor of the Exchequer in reply to a question, said Russia had undertaken not to occupy Gallipoli, and it was probable that additional assurance would not be required. ARGUS SPECIAL. London, February 21. Lord Derby and Sir Stafford Northcote announced in Parliament that England and Russia have agreed that neither shall occupy Gallipoli or Boulaire, or land troops on either •ide of the Hellespont. England will be represented at the Conference the same as the other Powers. Sulieman Pasha has been court-max-tialled. Recruiting ia going on actively. The Government are purchasing 20,000 horses for the army. The army estimates show an increase of £150,000. Namyk Pasha goes on a special mission to St. Petersburg, to obtain a modification in the terms of peace, some of which are considered harsh. Server Pasha has been dismissed from the Foreign Office. Cardinal Peeci’s election as Pope is generallyapproved. AUSTRALIAN NEWS. Sydney, Saturday. The Italian war vessel Cristofero Colombo leaves for New Zealand bn Monday. Arrived—Easby. Melbourne, Saturday. The Hon; Alexander" Fraser isues the Ayt for £IO,OOO damages for a libellous article. In the cricket match the first innings finished for 89. The Victorians in-the second innings scored 76; New South Wales second innings, five wickets down for 31. ; ':■