CABLEGRAMS.

Oamaru Mail, Volume IV, Issue 826, 6 December 1878, Page 2

CABLEGRAMS.

LATEST HOME AND FOREIGN NEWS. (RrXXER's TELEGRAMS PER PRESS AOENC'Y. ) London, December 5. The immediate return of the Duchess of Edinburgh to England is regarded as a peaceful .sign. The Queen's speech at the opening of Parliament will probably abstain from some references to the Afghanistan difficulty and the necessity for a revised frontier, and will indicate that foreign relations are friendly. Xo amendment is expected to the address in reply, the Opposition will move a subsequent resolution, disclaiming the responsibility for the war. The Caledonian Bank is liquidating and the other banks paying deposits. The Liberal leaders have decided not to move an amendment to the address, but to introduce a motion censuring the policy of the Government, but not refusing supplies.

(SPECIAL to press agency.) Constantinople, Dec. 4.

Ivheredidine Pasha lias been appointed Grand Vizier ; Karatlieodore Pasha, Minister of Foreign Affairs ; Osman Pasha, Minister of War.

An Imperial Hatt recommends the immediate execution of extensive reforms.

Negotiations have been opened between Turkey and Russia for a definite treaty of peace.

DIRECT AUSTRALIAN NEWS

(ueuter's telegrams, per press agency.) Sydney, Dec. 5.

The Government were defeated on the second reading of the Land Bill, on a division of 41 to 22. The Government supporters intend moving a vote of confidence.

Further efforts at mediation between the directors of the A.S.N. Company and the seamen have been made by representatives. The strike situation is unchanged. The Premier replied favorably to a deputation urging the necessity of action towards restricting the Chinese influx.