LATEST EUROPEAN TELEGRAMS.
[BY SUBMARINE CABLE.] 'RENTER'S SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.} • London, April 4th. A rumour has, been circulated to the effect that Prince Bismarck, had resigned his position as 'Chancellor of Germany from overwork ; but the report is semiofficially, denied. Bismarck did tender his resignation, but the Emperor refused to accept it, and granted the Prince leave t of absence. • The Porte treats the Protocol as assailing its dignity. ' '"■-_, April 6th. The Protocol recognises the necessity of European concert, favours the desire of Montenegro for rectification of frontier, invites the Porte to reduce her army to a peace footing; recognises Turkey's promise of reform ; hopes for its energetic execution. If the Porte disappoints the other powers, they will then consider the best means for securing the well being of Christians, and the general peace of Europe, the Porte is displeased with the Protocol, and will probably refuse to disarm. . Montenegro maintains its demands. Great uncertainty exists as to the course of events. Wool, inactive. Money, easier. Wheat, strong ; stocks reduced ; New Zealand, 53a to 563. Tallow, weak ; Australian mutton, 39s to 41s ; beef, 38a to 395. New Zealand > hemp, depressed, £21 to £23, nominal. Arrived. — Merope. April Bth. A Cabinet Council wa3 held at Stamboul on Saturday arid Sunday to consider the invitation of the Powers in reference to the Proctocol. A decision is awaited with uneasiness. It is rumoured that the Porte has resolved to negotiate with Russia.
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Otago Witness, Issue 1324, 14 April 1877, Page 15
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238LATEST EUROPEAN TELEGRAMS. Otago Witness, Issue 1324, 14 April 1877, Page 15
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