CALOGRAMS.

Thames Star, Volume XI, Issue 3456, 22 January 1880, Page 2

CALOGRAMS.

(Retjtee's Special •to Pbess Agenc*).

Beeiin, January 21. German influence in the Pacific The Home Rulers intend to ."Stonewall." It is stated here that Germany intends to acquire some of the South Sea Islands in order to increase "her influence in the Pacific. London, January, 21. . Ifc is understood that the home rulers in, the House of Commons have resolved to prevent work during the present session with the object of obtaining increased attention to the state of affairs in Ireland. London, January 20. The Czar in Explanation. A circular has been addressed by the Czac to the European Powers, explaining the massing of the troops in Poland. Russia has advised Servia to accede to the Austrian demand. The Prince and the Exhibition. The Eight Hon. Mr Childers has seen the Prince of Wales regarding the Melbourne Exhibition, and is confident of the Prince's support. It ia expected that Mr Ch.ilde.rs' proposals as to the postal rates will be agreed to. Prosperity cf India. The Indian revenue exceeds the estimates for the year by £3,500,000, which will relieve India from the pressure of the expense of the Afghan war. Germany and The Prussian Fiuance Minister has announced that it is very essential that the Government should support German interests at Samoa, anil should recognise the energy with which peace was restored and Malietoa be recognised as King of all Samoa. .