CABLE MESSAGES.

Lyttelton Times, Volume XLVII, Issue 5006, 6 March 1877, Page 2

CABLE MESSAGES.

[Feom the Peess Agency.] LATEST EUROPEAN. PEACE BETWEEN SERVIA AND TURKEY. London, Feb. 25. The terms of the treaty of peace are arranged between Servia and Turkey, the basis being the status quo ante helium, and the evacuation of Servia in 12 days. The Servian House of Representatives ratified the treaty. Prince Milan receives a new Firman. MONTENEGRO STILL NEGOTIATING. Montenegro is still treating, and the armistice is prolonged to March 20. RUSSIA’S ATTITUDE. Rumours that the crossing of the Pruth by the Russian forces was imminent are denied at St. Petersburg. The future movements of Russia depend upon the replies of other Powers to the Russian Circular respecting the results of the Stamboul Conference. A Timet telegram reporting the intended demobilisation of the Russian army is incorrect. HESITATION OF THE POWERS. The Powers still delay replying to the Russian circular, being unwilling to agree to joint action or to countenance the isolated action of Russia. The Croatians refuse to send deputies to the Turkish Parliament. THE AMERICAN PRESIDENCY. General Hayes is returned by Oregon, and receives the South Carolina vote. March 3L The San Francisco mails have arrived at Crookhaven. The Pacific Steam Navigation Company intend despatching a steamer vi 4 the Cape to Australia. THE WOOL SALES. At the wool sales this week there was a fair competition. About a third of the stock to hand was sold, foreigners taking the bulk. Home buyers operated cautiously. Good clips sold at slightly below November prices Faulty averaged 8 per cent lower. Arrived—Toomaree. AUSTRALIA. Sydney, March 5. Arrived—Wakatipu on Saturday, and Zealandia.