THE EUROPEAN SITUATION.

Lyttelton Times, Volume LXVII, Issue 8075, 24 January 1887, Page 5

THE EUROPEAN SITUATION.

[BF ELECTRIC TELEQRA PR.—COPYSIGBT.~\ [Rrutbr’s Telegrams.] [Received Jan. 22, at 12.15 p.m.J BERLIN, Jan. 20. The semi-official North German Gazette o£ to-day states that large French purchases of planks are being made at Alsace, evidently with the object of building huts for tbe troops which the frontier fortresses are unable to contain. [Received Jan. 23, at 11 a.m.] , Jan. 21. In consequence of the large purchases of horses which are being made by the Government, it is proposed to prohibit the export of horses from Germany. [Received Jan, 22, at 12.15 p.m.J SOFIA, Jan. 20. Diplomatic communications between the Bulgarian Government and the Great Powers are being carried on. The Regents demand, as conditions of their resigning, that tbe candidature of Prince Nicholas of Mingrelia be dropped, that assurances be given relative to a new candidate, and that tbe autonomy of Bulgaria be guaranteed. [Received Jan. 23, at 11 a.m.] PARIS, Jan. 21. Much anxiety is being manifested with regard to the situation in Germany. The Committee of the Chamber of Deputies has rejected tbe amended Budget. [Special to Press Association.} [Received Jon. 24, at 12.45 a,m.] LONDON, Jan. 22. The French Government have purchased many thousand remounts in Denmark, Mecklenberg, and Westphalia. Preparations are being made for frontier camps. Italy’s attitude towards France is considered menacing. WELLINGTON REGATTA. [Pxa Pbbss Association.] WELLINGTON, Jan. 22. It is glorious weather for the anniversary holiday, sunny, with a gentle breeze. The absence of wind will probably interfere with the yacht races. Only three boats started in the second and third-class yacht races. In the firstclass Handicap Race for the Challenge Cup and £35, five yachts entered, Mr Batkin’s laca, Mr Rawsou’s Girola, Mr Mills’ Zarifa, Mr Cabbel’s Florence, and Mr Chapman’s Thetis. A splendid start was effected. On reaching the Island the Isca had secured a considerable lead. The breeze freshened at noon. The Pet won the second class, and Iris the third class yacht race. In the big event, the first time round, the order was—lsca, Florence, Xarifa. The Isca was well ahead, and will probably win. The rowing races are confined to the local Clubs. [The Press Association, for some reason, has not seen fit to acquaint us with any further particulars as to the Wellington regatta. —Ed. X.T.]