RUSSO-TURKISH WAR.

Thames Star, Volume VIII, Issue 2800, 4 February 1878, Page 2

RUSSO-TURKISH WAR.

London, January 25.

Sir Stafford Northcote will ask for a special vote for the army and navy on the ground that Russia withholds terms of peace. Earl Derby and Earl Carnarvon have resigned. A war vote of six millions is akked. Admiral Hornsby has been ordered to land marines and sailors for the defence of Gallipolli, and hold in readiness six of the largest vessels for despatch to Malta to bring a temporary garrison. The Russian terms of peace include the independence of Servia, increase of territory for Montenegro, a war indemnity of fifty millions, and the Russians to hold Batoum, Kars, and Erzeroum till the in* demnity is paid. London (undated). The Servians capitulated Pristina on the 21st. Owing to the spread of the Kaffir outbreak, another regiment leaves for the Capo. Jhe Chinese have captured Kasghar, and forced them to make their escape to Russian territory. Fifty thousand salmon ova were shipped, per s.B, Chimborazo, for New Zealand. The Turkish Government are preparing to resist to the utmost extremity and to appeal to the support of the population of the capital.

Russian scouts have reached Keshan, fifty miles from Gallipolli. ,

It is stated that the Sultan will retire to Broussa- on tlie Russians reaching Checkmedgi.

The lines of defence have been entrusted to Sulieman Pasha, whose army is expected to disembark at Gallipolli.

An International Committee has been formed to assist the refugees flocking into Constantinople.

Seventy members of the House of Commons presented a written request to Sir Stafford Northcote to know if England would take action. .

Sir Stafford Northcote replied that the Government would require to ask for supplies if things did not alter.

The King of Spain has married his cousin Mercedes. There has been great rejoicing.

A new ministry has been formed in Greece.