TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

Waikato Times, Volume X, Issue 762, 21 June 1877, Page 2

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

THE WAR.

EUROPEAN GALOGRAMS.

[Press: Agency,] ~ Bombay, June 18. 1.30 p.m President Macmahon * in asking the Senate to assent to dissolve because the Government are unable to exist with the present Chamber, without submitting to the Radicals paving the hitter's way to power, referred to the Committee's! message. June 19. Nickich has been re-victualled. The Montenegrins announce that Gehemed Effendi retired leaving 200 dead on the field. The Egyptian contingent has arrived at Stamboul. The fortress of Nissa has been reinforced with 24 battalions. The Russians were defeated at Alaxhers after severe fighting. Russia semi-officialiy announces that no mediation is possible. 1 A fresh levy is to be made. ... Singapore, June 10.38 p m The Turks crossed Kodor, and defeated the Cossacks. Muktar Pasha strongly entrenched Lewiu,

-The Turkish right mug confronts i the Russian left wing at Alascherd. ' The Turks are advancing on Olti and Pennek, ; ■ m , 12.23 pm Hie Tutkish right wing in Asia has taken the offensive position. - .The repeated Russian attacks on? Kars have been, repulsed. i; i i Russia and the sijez ■ , CANAL. - ,:>' . ■ Bombay, June 15/Tp m It is semi-officially stated that Count Schouvaioff, Russian Ambassador at London,- brought a disavowal on the part of 'Russia of any ST agai - lst EOTb a * d the Suez The •_ Republican party in the French Legislative Chamber, has reTSS^S/ vofce the Bud get. AbCOT :: RACES : T#E GOLD p / Cup - : ' r Skylark . ... ~,. T - Cooriiassie... " 3 COMMERCIAL'NEWS. London, June 16 th. /N , p Hi Consuls, 94£. Colonial securities are arm. Wool is in "keen demand, and prices are higher. Sales close on the 6th. Wheat is'dropping— Adelaide, 63s to 655.; New Zealand, | 56s to 60s. AoSmALiAN CALO GRAMS. .. [Press Agency.] Melbourne, June 18 Mr H Power's Savanarka has been backed for £30,000 to win the Melbourne Cup. P ■■..-. ■> SPECIAL TELEGRAMS, [Press Agency.]

Auckland, last night. Charles' Bell's store, Rangiriri, reported to Kaye taken fire but was only partially damaged, the stock, which was v removed, was insured for £BOO. - ■ \ The * Star 'notices an instance of excessive railway k charges. , The VVaikato Steam Navigation Company having undertaken to deliver a brace of pheasants for three shillings, was charged four shillings and sixpence railway fare from Mercer, the freight of two birds being lixed at the quarter of a ton rate. Remonstrance was unavailing. Moanataiaris, £9 ; Caledonian, £5 ; Waitekauri, 16s. ' . .MELBOURNE'-CUP. The topweights on the Melbourne Cup are: Barp, 9st 31b_; Diver, 9at 2lb ; Richmond, 9st; Pride of the Hills, 9st ; Sterling, Bst 121b; Wollomai, Bst 111b ; Robinson Crusoe, Bst 101b ; Imperial, Bst 51b; Spark, Bst; Newminster, 8s 31b; Kingfisher, Bst lib; Painter Briseis, and Adelaide, Ssteach. "Wellington, Tuesday. Grey, confectioner, was brought up yesterday, and has just been committed to take his. trial for fraudulent insolvency. v Messrs Vesey Stewart and nail interviewed the Government re the extension of the Katikati settlements. The Government aoreed to endorse the terms fixed by, the Auckland Waste Lands Board." The Governor has gone on a visit to Nelson. Hokitika, Tuesday. A terrific gale and heavy thunderstorm, lasting 24 hours, did consi l derable to. the houses by the wind. Tiia communication between here and the Grey is inter. rupted : by floods. : v Owake 'is repoHed ashore : alohor the coast.