A TURCO-RUSSIAN ALLIANCE.

Waikato Times, Volume XI, Issue 881, 14 February 1878, Page 2

A TURCO-RUSSIAN ALLIANCE.

THE C WCLAVE. THE KAFFIR WAR. (SPEOIAL TO THE MELBOURNE" ARGUS." London. February 10. The Austrian Press regtrds the situation as oritical. The Russian reply to Austria objects to discussion on certain points io the peace prea nble ; al-o to the limitations proposed by Austr a. drairal Hornby, with six war ship 3, has arrived at Stambbul. The French, German, Austrian, and Italian squadrons are preparing" to join i he British. The Russian Press, commenting on this combined action, remarks that Russia herself advised this m the Berlit: Memoradum. The Greek army has repressed the froQtier. The insurgents at Epirus, Thessaly, have proclaimed union with Greece. The Porte has directed all foreign officers m its service to resign. There are general rumonrs of a close alliance between Turkey and Russia on the signing of the protocol. The Conolave has assembled. Seventy cardinals were present. It is regarded as certain that an Italian will be elected Pope. The Turks have now evacuated all their fortresses. A. Berlin telegram states that Prince Gortschaboff has. notified to the powers that, consequent upon England sending her fleet to Stamboul to protect the Christians, the Russians will occupy the shore defences with the same object. The British troops have defeated the Kaffir immigrants. Tjord Donoughniore has been appointed TJnder-Secretary ' for the Colonies. [press agency.] Sydney, February' l2. A cricket match with a Combined Fifteen v. the Australian JEleven is to be played at Sydney on the Ist, ] 2nd, and 4th March. At a public meeting a resolution was passed condemning assisted immigration, and a petition to the Parliament on the subject was adopted. Melbourne, February 12. THE VICTORIAN CRISIS. In the Assembly Mr Berry gave notice that the House, at its rising, would adjourn until the 3rd of March.