MESSAGES.

Patea Mail, Volume III, Issue 295, 13 February 1878, Page 2

MESSAGES.

[Special to the Ary us.] LONDON. February 7. The Pope died at 3 o’clock this afternoon. The Russian entry to Stamboul is denied. They will, in pursuance with the armistice, occupy Chikmengc. They have arrived at the central position. There was great sensation on the opening of Parliament ; an immense concourse _ot visitors assembled, and Ministers mot with an enthusiastic reception. The Turks have evacuated Varna. February B._ The vote for the war credit of six millions was carried by 295_ to 96. Many liberals abstained from voting. February 9. Six vessels of the British licet have been sent to Stamboul to protect British residents and their property. England invites other Powers to act similarly to prevent disorder. The remainder ot the fleet remain at Besika Bay. Lord Cardigan lias been summoned Homo to bold a conclave during the panic. The Brindisi mail has arrived.

February 10. Special to Argus The Austrian Press regards the situation as critical. llnssia, in reply to Austria, objects to the discussion of certain points in the peace preamble, also to limitations proposed by Austria. Admiral Hornby, with six war ships, lias arrived at Stamboul. French, Gorman, Austrian, and Italian squadrons are preparing to join the British. The Russian Press, commenting on this, condemns the action, and remarks that the Russian party advised this in the Bcrim memorandum. The Greek army has recrossed the frontier. Insurgents at Epirus (Thessaly) proclaimed union with Greece. The Porte has directed all foreign officers in its service to resign. Conclave Assembly—seventy Cardinals present. It is regarded ns certain that an Italian will bo elected Pope. The Turks have now evacuated all their fortresses. A Berlin telegram states that Gortschakoff has notified the Powers that consequent upon England sending a fleet to Stamboul to protect Christians, Russia will occupy the shore defences with the same object. Troops have defeated the Kaffirs, inflicting heavy loss. Donoughmore has been appointed Undersecretary for the Colonies. [Reutter’s Telegram to Press Agency.] LONDON. February 11. At the approaching Conference, England will insist upon the free passage of the Dardanelles, and complete access to the Black sen, with full security of communication to India through Egypt.