LONDON.

Manawatu Times, Volume III, Issue 34, 6 February 1878, Page 2

LONDON.

January 22, The announcement of" the suspension of hostilities m Bulgaria is premature. An insurrection, has broken out m Macedonia * Sulieman Pasha has retired on Rhodope. • ... . Sir Stafford Northoote m Parliament stated he was ignorant of the peace conditions proposed by the belligerents, January 23. . The Queen personally telegraphed to the Emperor of Russia concerning the Sultan's desire for peace, and expressed a hope that every endeavor Would be made to accelerate the suspension of hostilities. The Russians had. occupied Adrianople when preliminary negotiations for peace commenced. ~ January 24. The Russians have arrived at Ejskoi» ,on the road to Gallipoli. A panic occurred at the latter place. A St. Petersburg semi-official journal states that the relations between England and Russia have improved. The Turkish Parliament have petU tioned the Sultan not to consent to conditions of peace if the Russian demands are exorbitant. At last accounts Sulieman, Pasha was at Ealiaba. (Undated). The preHm.ina.ries,. of pea.ee are to be signed to-morrow (Tuesday), January 5, at the Russian head-quarters. However it is believed that the British Ministry will perist m demanding a special vote. : , . A portion of the French fleet has left Toulon for, the Levant. ■ . There have been warlike den\onstra,tions and rioting .at Athens m consequence of the approaching peace without any concessions having been made to, Greece,. January 2&. The Russians are still advancing m the direction of Stamboul. Lord Derby has announced the withdrawal of his resignation.. Sir Stafford Northcote has mpved the special vote. He stated; that Go* vernment w,ere yet unaware of the terms of peace* beyond the basis sketched by Sc-houvalofF to Derby. These involved interests of great magniftt.de. The occupation of Stamboul would seriously endanger the relations of Eja^Vand and Russia. The Suftan, h&s authorised the British fleet to, enter- th.e Hellespont. Northcote severely condemned England's (?) a.n4 concluded, % asking for a vote both of credit and, confidence. The debate was adjourned to Thursday. January 25. Sir Stafford Noi'thoote will ask for a special vote for tUe a^rmy a.nd navy, on the ground that Russia withholds terms of peace. ' Lords; Derby aud Curnarvon have resigned. A war vote o£ six millions will h$ asked for<

Admiral Hornby is ordered to land marines and sailors for the defence of Gallipoit, and to hold ready six of the largest vessels for despatch to Malta, I that being the temporary garrison. [ Russia's terms of peace include the ; independence of Seryia, an increase of . territory m Montenegro, and a war in- | demnity of fifty millions j the Russians I to hold Batoum^ Kars, and Eraeroum ! till the indemnity is paid t I Sir- Stafford Northcote will give noj tioe of motion on the; 28th for supplementary army estima^s for India. The Porte has received' from Russia conditions of peace. Very harsh terms are proposed including a'heavy indemni ty and occupation until it is jwd. The Russians are now advancing upon GaiUipoli. [AGENT-GfesSßftAl<fS> TEitiEaßiAH.] I January 25 at &. 10 p.m., ; The Government have given notice of ; an intention to. risk asking, for-the sup* '. pjementary vote for war contingencies. ! Two morning papers have announced \ that Lprds Derl-y and Carnarvon have placed their resignations: m Beaconsfield's hands. I have inquired further-, and believe the report to he true. It is said terms of peace have been signed between the belligerents. The National Liberal Federation has invited all associated bodies to. bestir themselves m the interest of peace. S ■...".'"". (undated). The Servians captured Prisdna on on the 21st. .. y '.■■:• Owing to theispread o£ the 'Kaffir outbreak another regiment leaves for the Cape. , , ; ; ; The Chinese captured ]£ashgar, and forced the Emjr to. make his. esca.pe to Russian territory, SQfiOD salmon ova liave been shipped, per Chimbora^o for New .Zealand. The Turki sh Government are preparing^ to resist to the utmost extremity, and appeal for the support of the population of the capital.. Russian scoots have reached Keshan, fifty miles from Gallipoli. ; It is stated that the Sultan will retire to Brou^ssa on, the' Russians reaclv ing th^ CHiecknwdge Knes. The defence Of Constantinople is entrusted to Sulieman Pasha, whose army is expected to disembark a.t Gallipoli. An International Committee has been formed to assist the refugees flocking into Constantinople. . ,t Seventy members o£ the House of Commons tave written' ■■"■. to ask rSir Stafford Northcote if will take action. Northcote replied that Government would reqiuire to ask supplies if things did not alter, The King of Spain" has married his cousin Mercedes amidst great rejoicings. A new Ministry has been formed m Greece,. '-■•■■ ■■' : ,-.-- v :•,.. ■ ■■■ . •..■"■;'•'