Telegrams.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume V, Issue 258, 12 April 1878, Page 12

Telegrams.

[reuter's special.] London, April 4th. Germany refuses to enter the European Peace Congress -without England. St. Petersburg, Apjil sth. It is semi-officially stated that England merely proffers objections but if she made definite proposals Eussia would endeavour to make them the basis of an agreement. London, April 6th. The British Ambassador at St. Petersburg reports that if the cession of Bessarabia is resisted, Eussia will take forcible steps to disarm the Roumanian army. [redter's telegrams.] St. Petersburg, April sth. • Prince Charles of Boumania has infoi'med Prince Gortscbakofl: that the Roumanian army may be crushed but never disarmed. Constantinople, April 6th. The Eussian forces have received orders to embark at Bojukdere. London, April 7th. The ironclad, Triumph, has reinforced the PaciSc squadron, and the Penelope the Mediterranean fleet. The panic on the Stock Exchange continues. The Bank reserve is 10^ millions. The stock markets are recovering. Consols 94£. Australian securities continue to be much depressed. [SPECIAL TELEGRAMS TO PRESS AGENCY.] Telegrams from the Continent indicate that there are no signs of Russia yielding. There is an increasing irritation in Roumania against Russia. The Kaffir news is disquieting. Fighting has been renewed, and the position is described as serious. Details are wanting. Singapore, April Bth. The Turkish troops re-occupy Russia is attempting to negotiate a loan. The Russian Press says that Russia's dignity forbids compliance with England's demands. London, April Bth. In the debate on the message calling out the reserves, the Premier made a powerful speech, and said the tremendous changes in the East were imperilling the Empire whereof Ministers were trustees. The justice of British demands were admitted by Europe. He concluded with a glowing eulogium on the greatness of the Empire. Sir Stafford Northcote's speech in the Commons was moderate and firm. There is no real opposition, and the Government is sure of a majority. It is expected at Berlin that Russia will yield. Everything depends upon Austria. It is believed she will adhere to England. The debate in the Italian Chambers was strong and antiRussian. [reuter's telegrams.] London, April 9th. The Premier in the Lords*, and the Chancellor of the Exchequer in the Commons, last night move an addressd to the Crown, thanking the Queen for calling out the reserves. The Premier, referring to England's Eastern policy, said that it was based on England's interests in the East. He powerfully criticised the treaty between Russia and Turkey, and said it vms not binding, because it had been negociated secretly, and because every article of it deviated from the treaties of 1856 and 1871. It subordinated European and Asiatic Turkey to Russia; and by it the British Empire was imperilled, and England's road to Asia might be closed. Therefore it was that the Government had resolved as a precaution to call out the reserves, which would furnish 70,000 men. If England engages in a great war, her forces must be largely increased, and an immense revolution be effected in the army. The liberty of Europe was imperilled also. The interests of the British Empire must be maintained. Earl Granville, leader of the Opposition in the Lords, said his party left the responsibility of this step with the Government. The lords agreed to the address without a division. The debate in the Commons has been adjourned. The following special telegram appears in the Star :—: — London, April Bth. The Russians have occupied the British Consulate at 2lustcb.uk. England claims prompt redress. The war excitement in the metropolis increases.