Late English Telegrams.
SPECIAL.
London, May 18.
A Frisco telegram states that tho Russian Government has purchased the steamer " City of Sydney " from the Pacific Company ,which sailed for Sydney last Monday ; also the steamer " State of California " which was launched yesterday, and are in treaty for the purchase of two other steamers.
Telegrams from the Continent are more hopeful.. It is reported that Schouvaloff is convinced it will be to the interest of Russia to yield to Congress, which is now expected will meet in spite of the trouble that has arisen at Statnboul.
A mill was burnt at Hastingden by rioters, otherwise affairs are more quiet. St. Petersburg, May 17.
It is believed hero that Schouvaloff has convinced the Emperor that it is to Russia's interest to yield to England's demands re European Congress meeting, of which he now appears assured.
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Wanganui Herald, Volume XIII, Issue 3132, 21 May 1878, Page 2
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143Late English Telegrams. Wanganui Herald, Volume XIII, Issue 3132, 21 May 1878, Page 2
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