CABLEGRAMS.

Oamaru Mail, Volume III, Issue 723, 3 August 1878, Page 2

CABLEGRAMS.

I [kkctkk's teleokams PBR PIiKSS AGENCY.J London", August 2. Tn the c'lursu of the debate in tli o House of Commons yeatevd&y, it was asserted that another secret treaty had been made between England and Turkey regarding tlie Russian occupation. The Chancellor of the Exchequer gave an evasive reply. Concession won the Goodwood Cup ; Pageant. 2nd : Golightly, iii-d. Behux. August 1. The elections for the German Parliament resulted ill the signal defeat o.f the Socialists. Rome. August 1. Cardinal Franchi died to-da.v.

[xl'KCfA T. 'J'O L'liliSS A'JKKCY. ] London, August 2. The Government gave notice io the Australian Colonies that present postal arrangements will cease at the end of year. The Agents-General protested at an interview with Sir M. Hicks-Beach. and the question is now being considered by the Colonial Ofliey, Treasury, and Postal authorities. 1 he City of Loudon confers the freedom of the city on J'Jaris: iScacotisfield and Salisbury to-morrow. A great ceremony is preparing, _ The Australian cricket's have been invited. The debate in Parliament is still continued. Mr. JL-owe made a vigorous attack on the Government. Lord John Manners defended the Ministry. DIRECT AUSTRALIAN NEWS. (SPECr.U, TO THE PRESS AOK.VCV. ) Melbourne. Aug. 2. Melita is now first favorite for the Cud, I and backed considerably. Chester, Calamia, Swiveller, and Emily stand at 100 to 10. and 100 to 5 is offered for the double event—Derby and Cup. 1000 to 20 has been taken about Bosworth for the Derby and Melita for the Cup. It is reported that Melita has gone to Wilson's stables.