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New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 5262, 4 February 1878, Page 2

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LATEST SPECIAL, TELEGRAMS. , PRELIMINARIES OF PEACE. WAR VOTE MOVED IN HOUSE OF COMMONS. RUSSIANS STILL ADVANCING. London (Undated). The preliminaries of peace are to be signed to-morrow (Tuesday), January 5, at the Russian head-quarters. However it is believed that the British Ministry will persist in demanding a special vote. A portion of the French fleet has left Toulon for the Levant. There have been warlike demonstrations and doing at Athens in consequence of the approaching peace without any concessions having been made to Greece. London, January 28. The Russians are still advancing in the direction of Stamboul. Lord Derby has announced the withdrawal of his resignation. Sir Stafford Northcote has moved the special vote. He stated that Government were yet unaware of the terms of peace, beyond the basis sketched by Schouvaloff to Derby. These involved interests of great magnitude. The occupation of Stamboul would seriously endanger the relations of England and Russia. The Sultan has authorised the British fleet to enter the Hellespont. Northcote severely condemned England’s (?) and concluded by asking for a vote both of credit and confidence. The debate was adjourned to Thursday. The San Francisco mail has arrived. The Rev. Mr. Staunton St. Giles has accepted the Bishopric of Brisbane. London, January 26. Sir Stafford Northcote will ask for a special vote for the army and navy, on the ground that Russia withholds terms of peace. Lords Derby and Carnarvon have resigned. A war vote of six millions will be asked for. Admiral Hornby is ordered to land marines and sailors for the defence of Gallipoli, and to hold ready six of the largest vessels tor despatch to Malta, that being the temporary garrison. Russia’s terms of peace include the independence of Servia, an increase of territory in Montenegro, and a war indemnity of' fifty millions; the Russians to hold Batoum, Kars, and Erzeroum till the indemnity is paid. London (undated). The S3rvians cuptured Pristina on the 21st. Owing to the spread of the Kaffir outbreak another regiment leaves for the Gape, The Chinese captured Kashgar, and forced the Emir to make his escape to Russian territory. 50,000 salmon ova have been shipped per Chimborazo for New Zealand. The Turkish Government are preparing to resist to the utmost extremity, and appeal for the support of the population of the capital Russian scouts have reached Keshan, fifty miles from Gallipoli. It is stated that the Sultan will retire to Broussa on the Russians reaching the Checkmedge lines. ... , The defence of Constantinople is entrusted to Sulieman Pasha, whose army is expected to disembark at Gallipoli. An International Committee has been formed to assist the refugees flocking into Constantinople. Seventy members of the House of Commons have written to ask Sir Stafford Northcote if England will take action. Northcote replied that Government would require 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 in Greece.

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London, January 22. The announcement of the suspension of hostilities iu Bulgaria is premature. Au iusurrectiou has broken out in Mace* donia. Suliemau Pasha has retired ou Rhodope. Sir Stafford Norlhcote in Parliament stated he was ignorant of the peace conditions proposed by the belligerents, January 23. Tbe Queen personally telegraphed to the Emperor of Russia concerning the Sultan’s desire for peace, and expressed a hope that every endeavor would he 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 Kislcoi, on the road to Galhpoli. 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 petitioned the Sultan not to consent to conditions of peace if the Russian demands are exorbitant. At last accounts Suliemau Paaba was at Kaliaba. January 25. Sir Stafford Northcote will give notice of motion ou tbe 23th for supplementary army estimates for India. The Porte has received from Russia conditions of peace. Very harsh terms are proposed, including a heavy indemnity and occupation until it is paid. The Russians are now advancing upon Gallipoli. AGENT-GENERAL’S TELEGRAM. London, January 25, 5.10 p.m. The Government have given notice of an intention to risk asking for the supplementary vote for war contingencies. Two morning papers have announced that Lords Derby and Carnarvon have placed their resignations in Beacousfield’s hands. 1 have inquired further, and believe the report to be 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 in the interests of peace. ' :, - AUSTRALIAN NEWS. . Melbourne, Saturday. O’Logbleu stated at Ms election meeting that the Ministry propose to taka a definite course and to do away with the power of the Council. It,is believed the deadlock wilLend in six weeks.