Telegrams.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume VI, Issue 273, 26 July 1878, Page 15

Telegrams.

(reuter's special.) London, July 17th. Earl Granville, in the House of Lords, and the Marquis of Hartington, in the Commons, intend to challenge the policy of the Government on the Eastern question. The Earl of Bcaconsfield and the Marquis of Salisbury have arrived here. A very crowded and enthusiastic meeting was held at Sydenham to welcome them. Berlin, July 18th. The Convention just signed gives to England the right to interfere in Turkish affairs far beyond that conferred on her by the Treaties of 1556 aud 1871. (SPECIAL TO THE MELEOUBXTC ARGUS.) London, July 16th. The reception of the Premier and the Marquis of Salisbury at Dover, and at London, was of the most enthusiastic description. A despatch from " Lord Salisbury to the British representative at Constantinople states that the Berlin Treaty is Turkey's last chance. The National Eifle Association's meeting has been a very great success, the weather throughout having Tjeen splendid. The Queen's prize was won by a private of the 11th Stirlingshire Volunteers, with 78 points. (FROM THE MELBOURNE ARGUS.) London, June 26th. The death is announced of Queen Isabella 11., of Spain, mother of King Alfonso, at the age of 48. The Berlin Congress has settled the questions relating to Bulgaria and Roumelia. Tht former includes Varna and Shumla, which are to be forthwith evacuated by the Turks. Temporary Commissaries-General will be appointed respectively by Russia and by the other Powers. Paris, June 30th. The National fete held in Paris in honour of the Exhibition was a great success. There were numerous corteges, amusements, and a grand display of fireworks. Berlin, July 7th. Concerning Greece, a boundary line stretching from the mountains of Salembria, on the coast of the iEgean Sea, to the mountains of Kalamas, on the Adriatic, has been suggested. (P.EUTER'S SPECIAL.) London, July 18th. Ihe House of Lords was crowded to hear the Premier's statement of the results of the Congress. He said Turkey remained compact and powerful. Lord Granville aud the Earl of Derby challenged the policy of England regarding Cyprus and the defence* of Turkey. Lord Salisbury vindicated the policy. At the Wimbledon gathering," the Irish team won the Elcho challenge shield, the scores being as under :—lreland,: — Ireland, 1610 points ; England, 15G0 points ; Scotland, 1551 points. July 19th. In the Ilouse of Lords Earl Derby declared that he tendered his resignation of his seat in the Cabinet in consequence of the resolution of Ministers that a secret expedition consisting of Indian troops should sail for Cyprus and occupy n position on the Syrian coast under any circumstances. Lord Derby flatly denied the truth of the statement. Lord Beaconsfield, in vindicating the provisions of the Berlin treaty, said England's insisting on wresting Batoum and Ears from Russia would certainly have entailed war, and the object to be gained would not have justified such a result. England took Cyprus instead of Syria or Egypt in order to avoid offending France. There is great excitement in Italy at the result of the Congress.

(SPECIAL TO THE PRESS AGENCY.) Lord Hartington has tabled a motion censuring the engagement for the defence to Turkey. It is unknown -when Parliament will prorogue. There is an agitation in Italy respecting the Cyprian and Austrian scheme. (better's special.) London, July 20th. There is an active demand for money. Consols, 95£. The next wool sales commence on August 20th. All arrivals to date will be admitted. The total quantity then 'available will probably be 300,000. Prices are without noticeable alteration. The market is heavy and inactive. The weather is splendidly favourable for harvest. The acreage under crop in Great Britain is about the average. Lord Hartington has given notice of motion in the Commons complimenting Congress on having succeeded in securing the European peace, but regretting the incomplete settlement of the Greek claims and the undefined responsibility incurred by Ministers without the consent of Parliament. Mr. Gladstone, at a Liberal demonstration, denounced the Treaty or Peace adopted by the Congress, and specially the Anglo-Turkish Convention. July 19th. After the Marquis of Salisbury's denial of Lord Derby's explanation of why he resigned, the ex- Foreign Secretary got up in his place, and reaffirmed his statement. July 20th. Consols, 95f . Market rates of discount, 2f . Wheat and flour unchanged. New Zealand four and a-half per cent, loan quoted at 10J. (reuter's Special.) London, July 22nd. Mr. Gladstone speaking to the Liberals at Southwell, and Mr. Forster at the Cobden Club, denounced the Convention with Turkey. Enthusiastic meetings in Italy have pronounced against Austria and favoured Greece. London, July 23rd. The reserves are being disbanded. Au amnesty is to be proclaimed in South Africa on the 31st inst. Home, July 22nd. Democratic meetings are being held throughout Italy, claiming Trieste and Tyrol. (special to the pbess agency.) London, July 22nd. Mr. Sullivan, in the House of Commons, moved for a new writ for Claro, in consequence of the absence of Sir Bryan O'Loghlen, the present member, who is now in Victoria. It is stated by an Australian paper that Sir Bryan O'Loghlen is going Home to take his seat for Clare in the Imperial Parliament, aad it is very likely that he will succeed Sir A Michie as AgentUeneral for Victoria.