Telegraphic News.

Waikato Times, Volume XI, Issue 906, 13 April 1878, Page 2

Telegraphic News.

WAR :fe |PEtt l *o YkU liT- iisiN<ltpGP#^ruif' Iff Gov||chakoD%ir reply|J3 r considered wllile at the sanie England's objections as to the effect* of the treaty remain unanswered. Hopes of a pacific settlement continue to be entertained.

GORTSCHA.KOEF'S RE£LY TO THE BRITISH QIRjOUMU^

ADDRESS TO THE QUEEN CARRIED IN THE COMMONS. THE WAR AT THE CAPE. A REGIMENT REPORL'ED LOST. CONSTANTINOPLE, April T). . It is stated that Russia has abandoned the intention of embarking her troops at Bajukder. The jllusiauAinilitary authorities declare that the Imperial Guard must remain in the neighbourhood of Stamboul so long as the British fleet is in the Sea of Marmora. It is generally thought that the Powers may yet negotiate amicably. LONDON, April 10. Priiv;e Gortschakoff,. in reply to Lord Salisbury, suggests that England should formulate a practical proposal, affording a basis of an agreement for peace.

[Special to the " Melbouuse AitGL'S."] LONDON, April 10. Prince Gortschakoff's reply to Eugland has been reseived. The language is moderate. He denies that Russia is seeking the ascendancy in Bulgaria, and says the indemnity is less .than the loss ; the existing treaties are actually dormant; and enquires if England will make counter-proposals with the view of arranging a defiuite peace. The Russian circular is regarded as conciliatory. The address to the Queen on the calling out of the reserves, m the House of Commons, was carried by a majority of 319 to 64. From rumours received from the Cape, it is feared'that a whole regiment is lost; but this lacks confirmation. - The feeling in official circles is uncertain. The Oxford crew are the favorites for tho University race. Replying to the memo, presented by the Victorian colouists regarding the crsis, Sir M. Beach read a

telegram from Governor.. Bowen, stating that the crisis was ended, that trade was reviving, and that political animosities were subsiding. Sir -M.- Beach remarks that, even If the Governor made mistakes, it was not, perhaps, wise to discuss his conduct now that the crisis was over. He promised to go carefully into the question of paying on the rotes of the Assembly, and merely would givo the Governor advice for his future guidance.

RUSSIANS OCCUPY TEE ENGLISH CON3ULTATK (FROM THE SPECIAL LONHON CORRESPONDENT OF THE STAR. LONDON, April 9th. Russians have occupied the British Consulate at Rustchuk. England demands prompt redress. War excitement here increases. ~~ pril 10. An extensive fire broke out on the premises of Nelson and Sons, publishers, Edinburgh. AUSTRALIAN TELEGRAMS. [REUTER’S SPECIAL CALOCUAMS.] SYDNEY, April IT. During last yeaa the sheep in this colony decreased 3,718,000 in consequence of drought.