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New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 5290, 9 March 1878, Page 2

A FEW days ago the very satisfactory intelligence was received that a treaty of peace had been signed between the Russians and Turks, and that the Czar and the Sultan bad exchanged congratulations on the event. Nothing, however, reached ns as to the conditions of the treaty until yesterday, when a telegram was received which, although very meagre, gives some outline as to the leading features of this important document, which it appears has not i yet been published in full. | It is favorable to England, the conditions which menaced her interests, we are told, having been withdrawn.. Bulgaria is to be placed under the rule of aPrince chosen by the Assembly of Nobles, who is not to be a member of any leading reigning family, and Russian troops are to occupy the country for two years. Such are: the items of the treaty which reached us last night, and, as far as they go, they seem reasonable , enough. The treaty has been taken to St. Petersburg for ratification, and when that is accomplished full details, we presume, will be made public. Every one will rejoice that there is an end —for the present at all events^—of the terrible strife and bloodshed which has for many months rendered wretched and desolate some of the finest portions of the old world.. That England has so far steered clear of being involved in the strife, is most gratifying, and that she is now endeavoring to preserve peace by taking steps to be prepared for war als« shows sound statesmanship. It will also be borne in mind that a commission has been appointed to take steps for the defence of British colonial ports. Upon the whole, this latest news from the recent seat of war is by far the most satisfactory that has been received since the commencement of hostilities. • , ■