TELEGRAMS.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume IV, Issue 179, 1 September 1876, Page 9

TELEGRAMS.

(From our Daily Contemporaries.) Sydney, August 23. "Five bodies, supposed to belong to the barque Ann, of Melbourne, have baen found on the beach at Port Stephens. Melbourne, August 8. Sir Charles Gavan Duffy, as expected, has been elected for North Gippsland, by a large majority. He states that he is opposed to stonewall tactics, that he is in favor of wealth bearing its proper share of taxation, and that he will not meddle with the Education Act until he gets a chance. It is not thought that his presence will greatly benefit any party in the House. London, August ™. The Prince Milan, in his war manifesto, says further moderation on the part of Servia would be nothing less than cowardice. He justifies entering with his army into Bosnia to pacify insurgents of the province. Prince Charles, in opening the Roumanian Chamber, proclaimed his neutrality. A Roumanian circular says that the mobilisation of the troops is rot intended to be warlike, but the object is to strengthen the frontier corps. Prince Charles claims virtual independence, and the cessation to Roumania of the Delta of the Danube. There has been severe fighting on both sides, but the accounts are very conflicting. On July 18 the Servian army on the River Timsku attacked General Osman's position at Tzvor, but the Servians were repulsed with great loss, and were pursued by the Turks into Servia. A Parliamentary Blue Book of despatches on the Eastern question has been published, showing that the intentions of Russia are pacific, that she was anxious throughout to avert war and to act in concert with the other powers. Russia desires to maintain the political stattts quo of Turkey, and suggests forming the insurgent provinces into tributary states. Negotiations are proceeding between the American Minister and Lord Derby for a new extradition treaty. Duke Decase's speech before the Chamber declared that the policy of France will be solely domestic, pacific, and one of nonintervention in Eastern affairs. Austria has closed the pass of Klek. The ' Daily Telegraph' has received letters from the Stanley expedition in Africa, dated April. A Servian despatch states that the Turks, on July 21st, attempted to drive the Servians across the Dwina, but were unsuccessful. After obstinate fighting the Servians retired to Belina. Other reports declare the Servians to have been beaten. Mr. Pierrepoint, the newly-appointed American Ambassador, has arrived in London. Colonel Stokes's report on the condition of the Suez Canal says the channel in its present state is ample for many years. The occupation of Egypt by the native troops from India has been determined upon in the event of a general war and break up of Turkey. Great preparations are being made in India, and Snider rifles are being served out to all the native cavalry. Geahamstown, August 26. The first return from the welcome Company, Waitekauri, Ohinemuri, was brought down to-day. It was 151ozs. The quantity of stuff crushed was 58 tons. The result is eminently satisfactory, being regarded as assurance of a great future for the district. Hokitika, August 26. Gold has been found in every direction. At Kumara, five grains to the dish were obtained with 13ft. sinking. Melbourne, August 26. A telegram dated August 12, reports that Devoe's kerosene has risen to 24e. ; and on the 16th, that all sugars have further advanced £1. The prospectus has been issued by the Australian and New Zealand Steam Shipping Company, capital, ,£250,000. Sydney, August 25. It is understood the Governor has received a despatch stating that war between England and Russia was imminent. Christchurch, August 25. The annual poultry, pigeon, and canary exhibition to-day was a great success. There were 372 entries, being 120 more than last year. The quality of the exhibits was very good. A pigeon race took place during the day, from Ashburton to Christchurch. The winner flew the distance (56 miles), against a strong breeze, in cne hour, 40 minutes and 12 seconds. London, August 21. In the House of Commons the Liberals censured the apathy of Sir Henry Elliot, the British Ambassador at Constantinople, concerning the despatch on the atrocities in Bulgaria. Mr. Bourke, the Under-Seeretary for Foreign Affairs, defended the Ambassador, The Opposition declared that the country regarded the Government as responsible for the conduct of the Turks. In reply, Mr. Disraeli denied that England was specially engaged to protect the Sultan. Earl Northbrook, speaking in the House of Lords on England's policy towards the Porte, said that to suppose it would affect the policy of the East in India was purely imaginary. He approved of the decision of the Government not to remedy it. On August the 15th Parliament was prorogued by Commission. The Eoyal Speech said foreign relations were friendly, and the entente eordiale continues. Should a favourable occasion offer, England will be ready to act in concert with her allies, and offer negotiations between Turkey and those at war with her. While respecting present treaties and interests, her policy will be one of humanity. She hopes for a speedy conclusion of the extradition treaty difficulty with America. Mr. Disraeli has been raised to the peerage under the title of the Earl of Beaconsfield, and received the appointment of Lord of the Privy Seal. The Sultan of Turkey is much tetter.