CABLEGRAMS.

Clutha Leader, Volume IV, Issue 188, 15 February 1878, Page 6

CABLEGRAMS.

-*• (Renters- Special.) ■■ Lots don ', J anuary 25. The Daily Telegraph's own correspondent at Cohsti-ahtiuopie says that one of the terms of peace is that a portion of the Russian army is to enter Stamboul in order to satisfy Russian honour. A telegram received by the Daily News, from Berlin, states "that Russia has resolved upon seizing' the outworks of Constantinople. In the House of Lords Marl Beaconsfield stated thac the action of the Go-' vernment in relation to the Eastern question cannot depend upon the will of any foreign government, or upon withholding an y documents. It has been notified to the Czar by the British Government that in consequence of the possible temporary occupation of Constantinople by' Russian troops a special war vote was resolved on. • Eai*l Carnarvon assigned as a reason fbr his resignation' that the Premier had severely condemned the speech he made to the African deputation on the 2nd instant. The Greek Cabinet, at a meeting on the^ i6th, ( decided upon pursuing a peace policy. A popular demonstration in favour of war was put down by the police. The King has written a letter to Vienna, saying war would be fraught with great disadvantage to Greece, and he would not resort to it except from pressing necessity. February 6. I Most of the Signatory powers have accepted the proposal of a European conference at Vienna. Russia claims the cession of Roumania and Bessarabia. Boumania refuses. The question of war indemnity from Turkey is still unarranged. A' new Turkish Ministry is formed. Russia refuses to agree to the Austrian proposal for a conference at Vienna. She desires the conference to take place in some town in a small state. The Greek army has been ordered to stop its advance in Thessaly, the European Powers have promised to protect the northern Greek provinces. February 7. , ISTothwithstanding the warnino- of England ag-ainst their advance on Constantinople, and in violation of promises ofthe Czar, the Russian troops, by rapid marching* ancl combined movements, have seized Constantinople, and now occupy the capital. According*. to reports generally current here, the British Government, were informed last night that the Russians have entered Stamboul. In accordance wiih the terms of tbe armistice, the Turks evacuated the : Techeckmedje lines of fortification, which defended Constantinople, and the Russians entered them. The report tbat tbe Russians entered the capital is utterly unfounded. Great excitement prevails there. In the House of Commons Sir Stafford Northcote partially confirmed the Russian occupation. The Pope died at 3 o'clock to day. The Greek troops c.-iptnred Dhomoka, a large town in Thessaly, before their advance was stopped. February 8. The House of Commons* agreed to go into Committee of Supply for the credit of six millions by 295 airainst 96. The Right Hon. Mr Foster withdrew his amendment. At a monster Conservative demonstration the mob smashed the windows of Mr Gladstone's house and the Daily News office. The House of Commons has agreed to the grant asked, for by tbe Government of six millions, for supplementary war estimates. Sir Stafford Northcote stated in Parliament that the Government, apprehensive of possible trouble at Constantinople, m consequence ofthe terms of the armistice, have ordered a portion of the squndron tp be sent thither for tiie protection of British residents at the Turkish capital. The vote of credit was carried by 295 votes, to 96; many Liberals abstained from voting*. February 10, At the approaching* Conference England will, insist upon the free passage of the Dardanelles and complete access to the Black Sea, with full security of communication with India throughEgypt. February 11. The British troops have driven the Kaffirs from Kanskei.

The interruption of the Port Darwin line has just, been repaired again. An Argus special, dated London, 9th February, says six vessels of the British fleet have been sent* to Stamboul to protect British residents and their property. England invites other Powers to acti similarly to prevent disorder. I The remainder of the fleet Avill remain in Bisika Bay. The Cardinals have been summoned to Rome for a conclave. ' During the Panic on Thursday, Consols fell from 06 to 95, but recovered to Argus special, dated London' 7th, says the ' Russian, entry into Stambbulis denied. . . The Russians will, , .in pursuance of the .terms* of thei armistic, occupy Techeckmedje, and are already-arrivino*-at.central position.., ..,**■' ..*•■ v.- """•' , /There is a great sensation ■■■ in Parlia- ;

ment and an immense concourse. . .Ministers had an enthusiastic reception. The' Brindisi mail has arrived.: ,','.- '*"' : The Turks h ave evacuated Verna . (Special to Melbourne- Argus.) London, Februai-y 10.. . The conclave of Cardinals has assembled, seventy being*' present.. ltis regarded as certain that aii Italian -will be elected Pope. The: English troops have defeated the Kaffirs, inflicting* heavy loss on them. Earl Donoughmbre has ; been appointed Under-Secretary to the Colonies. The Austrian Press considers the position critical. Russia's reply to Austria objects to discussion on certain points in the peace preamble ;, also to the limitations' proposed by Austria. Admiral Hornby, with six English men-of-war, has arrived : at Constantinople. The French, German, Italian, and Austrian squadrons are preparing to join the English squadron. The Russian Press, commenting on this combined action, remarks '., that, Russia advised this course in the'Berlih memorandum. . A Berlin telegram states' that Gortschakoff has notified to-the Powers that consequent upon England sending her fleet to Stamboul to protect Christians, Russia will occupy the shore defences with the same object. There are general rumours of a close alliance between Turkey and Russia. Tbe Turks have now evacuated all their fortresses. The Porte has directed all foreign officers in its service to resign. The Greek army has recrossed the frontier: Insurgents in Epirus and Thessaly have proclaimed union with Greece.