whether to run or only get a safe dis tance away. The doctor, as he passes in, is met by a girl possessed of more than an average countenance, a sym metrical form, yet scarcely seventeen years old, just blooming into woman hood. As the doctor tries to enter, she dashes her head and mouth at him, while she barks with a low under-growl. He speaks to her soothingly. Again she rushes at him and tries to bite. He seizes her around the neck with one arm and forces her back into the cell towards the little bench on which pri soners lie. Quick, sharp, piercing barks and canine wailings follow, and a terri ble struggle ensues between the doctor and the girl, who seemed possessed with superhuman power. The crowd start back, afraid of the girl, but, after a brief struggle, the doctor gains the mastery, and she is laid, with the help of the lieutenant, on the bench length wise, with her shawl placed under her. The doctor takes a seat beside her, holding her forcibly against the wall, and still continues to keep his hand on her neck. After a while the doctor partially succeeds in quieting her, though she continues to bark, gradually restor ing her to her normal condition by stroking her fair forehead with his hand.

HOW A BIRD WAS IDENTIFIED.

A lady at Saratoga Springs, New York, visiting a Walnut Street residence a few days since, was attracted to a beautiful canary bird by its close re semblance to one she had lost the pre vious Spring. She was informed that the songster had come to them, they finding it one chilly morning perched upon a window-sill. The lady stated that the bird had been taught to per form the pretty little feat, when given its liberty in a room, of picking up a pin and sticking it in the carpet. The cage door was opened, and as the can ary flew forth the lady threw a pin out in the centre of the floor. The bird immediately flew down to where it lay, caught in its bill, dexterously stuck it in a perpendicular position in the car pet, after which it hopped off a step or two and warbled forth some of its sweetest notes, as if in exultation of the feat it had accomplished. It was her long-lost songster.

TELEGRAPHIC.

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LATEST FROM EUROPE.

[Per .Press Agency.] The Eastern Situation. The Army Reserves—Address to the Queen Passed by the Lords—Disraeli on the Brit ish. Policy—Russian Outrage a British Consulate—The Situation Threatening.

The following Press Agency telegram reached us ‘after the publication of our yesterday’s issue:—

London, April 9.

Lord Beaconsfield in the Lords, and the Chancellor of the Exchequer in the Commons, moved an address to the Crown, thanking Her Majesty for call ingout 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, which he said was not binding because nego tiated secretly. Every article 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. It was resolved as a precaution to call out the reserves, which would furnish 70,000 men.' If England engaged in a great war, the forces would be largely in creased, and an immense revolution in the army would be effected. The liberty of Europe was imperilled, and the British Empire must be maintained. Earl Granville left the responsibility with the Government.

The Lords agreed without a division. In the Commons the debate was ad journed.

( Special to the Globe.)

The Russians hnve seized and occu pied the British Consulate offices at Rustchuk. England has claimed prompt redress for the outrage. The war excitement is increasing.

AUSTRALIAN.

Sydney, April 10. The House has passed the motion for a Parliamentary Hansaid.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Earthquake at Wellington and Blenheim—New Insurance Company—The Hennebery Libel Case—The New Edu cation Boards for Otago and Southland—Land Purchase.

Auckland, Wednesday.

Sir G. Grey was well received at Hamilton, Waikaito. There were tri umphal arches, addresses, &c. Tauranga, Wednesday.

H.M.S. Wolverine, with the Gover nor, arrived yesterday. The Governor, Commodore, and suite landed at the Town wharf, having left the Wolverine under royal salute. The yards were manned. They were met at the wharf by the Town Board, and principal townspeople. His Excellency replied, and then walked to the Cemetery to see the graves of the Gate Pah heroes. He then drove out to the site of the Gate Pah. The Governor, Commodore, and suite started for the Lakes at eight this morning. The Hon. J. T. Fisher ar rived last night and accompanied the Governor to-day. Te Awamutu, Wednesday.

Sir G. Grey, Mr. Sheehan, and Nahe arrived here this afternoon. A public banquet will be given them. It is now reported that Tawhiao’s invitation is put off to the 30th, if the meeting comes off at all. Wanganui, Thursday. Mr Lowe, of Wellington, has pur chased Thompson’s property of 1700 acres at Wakamara, for an acre. Wellington, Wednesday. A company has been formed here for fire and marine insurance, with a colo nial capital of ,£2,000,000 in shares ; 10s. per share payable, making £I OO,OOO cash capital. The directors are of high standing and large property. Amongst those interested are the Hons. Pharazyn, Randall, Johnston, and . Dr. Grace, Messrs. Jacob Joseph, Brandon, M.H.R., Walter Nathan, E. W. Mills. One hrlf of the capital will be placed by private negotiation with influential per sons throughout the colony prior to commencing business. The remaining shares will be held for distribution in successive issues to actual insurers in proportion to the insurance premiums paid by them.

Thursday. A slight shock of earthquake was felt here this morning about 8.30. At Blenheim a sharp, short shock was felt at 8.55. The direction was about W. to E.

Kumara, Wednesday.

Mr. Brown’s writ against the Rev. Father Hennebery for damages has been serveu, and the libel case will be heard in September. In the mean time steps are to be taken to prevent Father Hennebery from leaving the colony.

. Dunedin, Thursday. The following is the result of the Education Board elections :

Otago: —Messrs James Green, 81 ; C. A. De Latour, 81 ; Horace Bastings, 76; Professor Shand, 68; Donald Reid, 63; James Fulton, 60; Henry Clark, 48,; M. Fraser, 40; William Elder, 37. Southland: Messrs. T. M. M‘Donald, J. A. R, Menzies, A. Baldey, J. O. M‘Cardell; J. Macintosh, J. S. Shanks, C. J. Sproule, George Lumsden, and SirJ. L. C. Richardson. Cargills, Gibbs, and Co. have received the following telegram from Messrs. Helmuth, Schwartz, and Co., dated London, sth April :—The wool sales closed without further change. Prices on an average were id. lower than at the commencement of the present series. The quantity held over and withdrawn from the present series amounts to 37,000.

SECOND EDITION.

Calmer Tone of Russia—Prince GortschakofFs Reply to Eng land—The Commons and the Reserves —The Univer sity Eights Disquieting Rumors from the Cape. (Special to the Argus.)

London, April 10. Prince GortschakofFs reply to England has been received. The language is moderate. He denies that Russia seeks ascendancy in Bulgaria, and says the indemnity demanded is less than the losses suffered. Existing treaties, he says, are actually dormant, and he en quires if England will make counter proposals with a view to arranging a definite peace. The Russian circular is regarded as conciliatory. The Reply to the Address from the Crown in re calling out the Reserves, was carried in the Commons by 319 to 64. " In reply to Prince Gortshakoff Earl Granville suggested that England should formulate a practical proposal, affording a basis of agreement for peace.

The Oxford crew are the favourites for the University Boat-race. From rumors received from the Cape, it is feared that a whole regiment is lost. But this rumor lacks confirmation. There is uneasiness in official circles.

THE EVENING ECHO, THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 1878.



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