LONDON.

Manawatu Times, Volume II, Issue 81, 28 July 1877, Page 2

LONDON.

Monday. Lord Derby and Sir Stafford Northcote, m recent speeches regarding the condition of Europe, stated" the desirability of supplementing the MediterraI nean garrisons by 3000 men, and this statement is the sole foundation for the ' reports respecting the despatch of British forces m the direction of the seat of war. Thirty-five thousand Russians are south* of the Balkans, and there is great excitement m Constantinople, where, the Russians' approach is. deemed probable. ' <•' .- A rising , m Greece is expected, to , acquire Epirus, Macedonia, and Thessaly as Greek provinces. The Turks, have withdrawn; 'from Montenegro," the^ Montenegrins, are reassumming the offensive. - The Turkish Cabinet, presided over by the Sultan, have decided, should the . Russians take Adriapople, ,to unfurl the Prophet's standard. This has' caused general consternation. ' ~ Some British troops are being sent ostensibly £b Malta ; but their rumored destination" is Gallipoli. The English Press - approves of the despatch 1 of a British force to the, Mediterranean. Although only now sent to Gibraltar, it is expected they will eventually go to Gallipoli. ■ The Russians, after sever.c fighting, with heavy losses, have taken , and OC' cupy Shibka Pass. They .are now marching upon Silistria and Bazardjik, and besieging Rutschuk. There has been desperate fighting at Petersburg, -Virginia. The Regulars have been despatched to restore order. ■The militia defeated the -rioters, and ,hold the towns with arms, and cannon. The sheriff was killed. "

Wednesday The strike is extending from ]New York westward. Various trades are joining. Abdul Bedif is to.be tried by Court Martial. **. V _l- -•