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LATEST WAR NEWS. EUROPEAN AFFAIRS LESS THREATENING. RUSSIANS EVACUATE DEFENCE LINES. MASSACRE OF CHRISTIANS. ARGUS SPECIAL TELEGRAM. London, February 18. It is denied that the Russians are advancing on Stamboul or Gallipoli. Three thousand Christians have been massacred in Thessaly. The Princess Charlotte was married at Berlin yesterday. (REUTEIi'S SPECIAL, TO PRESS AGENCY.) London, February 18. The Conference of the signatory Powers to the Treaty of Paris is arranged to be held at Bad n Baden. The British squadron has withdrawn from Constantinople to Mudania, on the southern shore of the sea of Marmora. The Russian troops have occupied a redoubt within the lines of the defences of Constantinople. The Royal marriage took place at Berlin yesterday. There were great festivities. The Prince of Wales and Duke of Connaught had a warm reception. The Conclave has met. Sixty-six Cardinals were present. Later. The European situation is less threatening. It is expected that Germany will exercise a moderating influence over Russia. Earl Derby, in replying to a question, said the Government had received no information that the Russian troops had entered Constantinople ; but they had received a. despatch alluding to the possible Russian advance upon Gallipoli. The Russians have evacuated the redoubt which they had occupied within the lines of defence of Constantinople. Washington, February 18. The United States Senate have adopted a Bill reverting to -silver dollars as a legal tender. The paper currency will be incinerated at the rate of 4,000,000 dollars monthly. AUSTRALIAN NEWS. Melbourne, Wednesday. The address to the Queen, with respect to the present position of affairs and the circumstances that led up to it, was passed by the Legislative Council to-day. The reply to the address by the Legislative Assembly will be forwarded by the outgoing mail. Sydney, Wednesday. A meeting of the creditors of Bergboff and Touzell, tobacconists, is called for Friday. The liabilities are £44,000, and the deficiency £9500.
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New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 5276, 21 February 1878, Page 2
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319LATEST CABLE NEWS. New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 5276, 21 February 1878, Page 2
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