CALOGRAMS.

Thames Star, Volume XI, Issue 3492, 4 March 1880, Page 2

CALOGRAMS.

(JLlkuteu's Spbciat, to Pbbss ~Agenci). London, March 1. . The Press upon Victorian Politics. The Morning Post, in a leading article to-day, comments on the defeat of the Berry party in the Victorian elections, and rejoices over their downfall. The Pall Mall Gazette, in an article today, rejoices over the defeat of the Berry parly in the Victorian elections, on account of the unbearable misrule of the Democrats. The Gazette hope* that the Berry Ministry will be succeeded by wiser administrators and leaders, and it' expects constitutional reforms in Victoria will be effected by the new Ministry without opposition. London, March .2. Afghan War. Persian Polioy, With reference to statements made last month that Persia proposed to occupy the province of Seistan, it now transpires that Persia has abandoned her intended expedition in that province. British Government and Sqent. It is further partially confirmed.-that the British Government will not permit Persia to occupy Herat. . The alarm in Russia at the spread of the Nihilist movement is daily increasing. Calcutta, March 2. Herat. In reference to the report that Persia had abandoned the Seistan .expedition, it has been partially confirmed, and also tbat having reference to the occupation of Herat. St. Petebsbuhgh, March 2. Russia. Festivities in Honour of the •_■ Czar. . .. ,- „"r The festivities in honour of the Czar were carried out with great enthusiasm. The Czar and the Emperor William. A letter was received from the Emperor of Germany congratulating the Czar on their life-long friendship.. Constantinople, March 2. Turkey, The Attempt on the Sultan's Life., The attempted assassination of the Sultan appears of an unpolitical character. The recent attempt on the lives of two Russian officials connected with the Embassy at Stamboul is proved to have been without political significance.