CABLE NEWS.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume IX, Issue 2834, 28 February 1888, Page 2

CABLE NEWS.

The European Situation, London, February 26. The Czar, agrees to renounce civil and military agents in Bulgaria if Prince Ferdinand is removed from tlie throne. The Nqrd Deutsche Zeitung, Berlin, states that Germany supports Eussian proposals in connection with affairs in Bulgeria, and considers that the Forte will also be compelled to support them, The European' press doubts the peaceful assurances put forth by Russia, as another division of infantry is advancing in the direction of the western frontier. M. Nellidoff, the Russian Ambassador at Constantinople, has handed to the Porte a note from the Czar, setting forth that Russia considers the election of Prince Ferdinand to the Bulgarian throne illegal, and stating that Russia is supported in this view by Germany , and France.

Manager Bank N.Z, Continues in Office. The statement that Mr Larkworthy, the London manager of the Bank of New Zealand, was about to retire is denied. The Crown Prince. SanEejio, February 27. _ Professor Kussmaul, alter examination, pronounces the lungs of the Grown' Prince to be free from disease, though the general condition of the Prince's health is bad. Royalty Attempts Suicide. Berlin, February 27. Prince Hoheulohe to-day attempted to commit suicide at St. Petersburg by shooting himself. The attempt was net successful, though it has not yet been ascertained "to what extent the Prince is injured.