TORRES STRAITS MAIL NEWS.
Turkish finances, it is believed, have resulted from Turkish triumphs, hence the conviction that the Porte is ready for war, and that Russia is unprepared. In the event of war it is considered that the necessities of Europe would secure allies for Turkey. The mobilisation of Russian forces proceeds slowly. Sickness and disaffection are prevalent. On New Year's Day the Emperor of Germany received representatives from the army, who presented an address and congratulations. An official inquiry is proceeding into the cause of the outbreak of scurvy in the Arctic expedition.
Lord Carnarvon presided at a special meeting of Freemasons, at which it was decided to commemorate tlie Prince of Wales' visit to India by founding two new lifeboats and erecting in the grand lodge a tablet, which will cost £4OOO.
A crack has been discovered in the 81ton gun, but it will be easily repaired. It is reported that the Ameer of Cabul lias offered his services on the Indian frontier with a force of 20,000 troops.
Small-pox is very prevalent at Hong Kong.
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Oamaru Mail, Volume I, Issue 274, 9 March 1877, Page 2
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