7 MARCH 1868, Page 3

If old John Walter were alive what would he say

? Here is the Times, which for half a century has beaten every jour- nal in Europe in energy and enterprise, actually publishing the latest news of a British expedition per favour of a London corre- spondent of the New York Herald. According to a message received by that gentleman on Wednesday, and apparently ten days later than the latest official intelligence, Sir Robert Napier reached Antalo on February 15, was to meet the "Prince" of Tigre on the 20th, and was then to press on to Magdala, 15 marches off. The telegram is a little confused, but the statement that Sir R. Napier has reached Antalo is confirmed by a subsequent telegram from the Times' own agent.