Russians propose to attend Church at Constantinople!

Marlborough Express, Volume XIII, Issue 1020, 27 April 1878, Page 5

Russians propose to attend Church at Constantinople!

Serious fighting in Romnelia. Preparations for War. Special telegrams. t London, April 23. The Reserves are mustering largely. An attempt has been made to shoot Prince Thuro, Equerry in Austria. The assassins are arrested. A Stamboul correspondent of the Daily Neios reports a plot of partisans of Midhat Pasha to overthrow the Sultan. Troops are preparing to proceed to Brousha, fearing a Russian surprise. Fresh troops continue to arrive at Stefano, a few miles from Constantinople, on the pretext of holding a grand review. The Nihilist commotion in Russia alarms the Government. [Special to Press Agency.] London, April 24. The Ministry is hopeful that Russia will yield. The Lancashire strike is ended. Employees everywhere firm. London, April 25. The Russians have announced that officers and men will attend at the Greek Churches in Stamboul on Sunday. Tumults are feared. Bismark is ill. The Erie railway has been bought by trustees for six million dollars. [Reuter's Telegrams to Press Agency.] London, April 21. The new Turkish Ministry is neutral as regards the question at issue between England and Russia. Mr Bandmann, the celebrated actor, has been committed for trial, on a charge, of striking his mistress.

«■ ' — -■ ■!'■ -. — ,— — <-+-. — — rr— Some very rowdy mass meetings have been held in Lancashire, and advise the strikers to hold out. Constantinople, April 24. The Bulgarians attacked eight Mussulmen villages and committed great outrages. Severe fighting, between the Insurgents and the Russian troops. Constantinople, April 25. The Mussulman rising in Roumania and Maeadonia is becoming serious. It is owing to the unendurable Russo-Bulgarian reign. r- Negotiations for the withdrawal of the British fleet and Russian corps continue. St. Petersburgh, April 25. National subscriptions are being raised throughout Russia to form a flotilla of cruisers. ■ * ' Berlin, April 25. Bismark says the basis of a European Congress is an invitation to the Signatory Powers to revise the treaty of Paris 1856, while considering the altered situation resulting from the Russo-Turkish war. Singapore, April 26. The British Government regards the invitation as too indefinite. Sydney, April 24. The Assembly has agreed upon a modified contract for the Pacific service. Wellington, April 25. '.. Mr Clark, the Civil Engineer, is now engaged in devising a scheme for the drainage of Wellington. He has also undertaken to report upon the best means of bringing an additional water supply for the town, from the Pakuratatin stream, either by ditch or aqueduct. Spurious aovereigns are being circulated to some extent here now. Wellington, April 25. A circular has been issued to the various Government Departments to inform Civil Servants that they must no longer rely on the 40th section of Civil Service Act, 1866, as providing a grant to their widows and families. Officers of Government are expected to make provision for those dependent upon them, by means of the Government Insurance system. It has been determined by the Ministry, that in the case qf cadets in the Government service that they will uot count in the length of their service, until they have been in receipt of a salary of LIOO per annum. Wellington, April 26. In to-days's Gazette it is notified that in the teims of the resolution of the House of Representatives, Government will give a bonus of LSOOO for the first produce of not less than five hundred tons marketable sugar from beat grown in the North Island, and a like sum for same quantity made in the Middle Island. Wellington, April 26. It is stated that immigration - under the auspices of Government, which had ceased for some months has been resumed. It has been ordered that free passages shall be provided for immigrants, so that they may arrive in Spring, when there will be large demand for their services. It is intended that passages for 5000 free immigrants shall be granted for the year. Reporters for the Press will not be allowed to be present at the forthcoming Native meeting at Hikuranga, but an arrangement is made for supplying the papers with the result of the proceedings. Si,xty pounds of stone from Golden Point reef Queen Charlotte Sound, has been crushed here preparatory to being tested by Dr Hector. Christchurch, April 25. The settling on the races last night passed off satisfactorily, and the Jockey Club paid the following amounts over: — Redwood £695, Webb £247, Mallock £236, Ray £137, Markey £123, o'Brien.£Bs, Lunn £20. Thera are 28 entries for the Champagne Stakes, 1879, viz., Webb 4, Garforth 1, Goodman 1, Paterson 2, Todhunter 1, . Mallock 4, Brabazon 1, Lance 3; Redwood 6, O'Brien 1, Delamain 1, Seabright 1. Lance's entries include the colt St. George purchased in Sydney for the Middle Park Stud Company. In the Resident Magistrate's Court, Peter Pasche for having a gambling table on the Race' Course; was committed for twelve months' hard labor. The evidence' showed •that a hollow in the centre of the table contained machinery, which enabled prisoner to stop the revolving needle wherever he wished, and thus swindle the public with impunity. James Ryan, for playing the three card trick on the Racecourse was sentenced to nine months' hard labour. The daughter of the Hon. W. Robinson was married to the eldest son of Sir Francis Dillon Bell. A man was buried by a fall of eaith in a well on Shand's track yesterday. The relief party after three hours digging could hear the man speak, but had not when last heard from succeeded in accomplishing his rescue. Christchurch, April 26. The sale of Nosworthy's Racing stock realised L9102. The principal sales were Traitor 550 guineas, Aurefera 425 guineas, Tell Tale 300 guineas, sure filly ■ foal, by Traducer 375 guineas, Seaton's Nautilus, filly foal.byJTraducer 400 guineas, Kitchings': Naina 2 year old 455 guineas, by Mr Stedd

from Australia. Nonseman's yearling colt 475 guineas, Redwood's Merlia 300 guineas byR. Ray. Dunedin, April 26. At the Police Court to-day, Alexander H. Logan, son of John Logan, J. P. , brother-in-law of Mr Stout, Attorney General, was charged by J. G. S. Grant with assault over the horsewhipping case on Easter Monday. The magistrate said if he did absti act justice he would dismiss the complaint, but administering the law, he would fine him one shilling and costs. Auckland, April 26. The Governor met with an enthusiastic reception. On his arrival at Hokianga he was entertained at luncheon by the principal residents. The Telegraphist and two French vessels fired a salute of 21 guns. All the vessels were decorated. Splendid display of fireworks. The Governor has now gone to the Heads, to Webster's place. Auckland, April 26. The Jockey Club have disqualified McGee, owner, from running horses on the Auckland turf, and McGee jur.., jockey, is suspended 12 months for the alleged pulling of Falcon in the Selling Race. The resolution iB to be forwarded to the southern clubs. Napier, April 25. Mr Ormond was presented to-day with a very handsome silver candelabra, valued at L2BO, the gift of a number of Hawke's . Bay settlers, in recognition of his services as Superintendent. Allan McLean's wool shed at Tukituki, was burned to the ground to-day, destroying, besides the shed about L3OO grass seed. The Census Returns show the population of Napier to be 5,542 as against 3,414 ih the census of 1874, Hawkes Bay County 874. Wairoa Oounty 826, Waipawa County 4,702. Total Provincial District of Hawkes Bay 15,215.