RUSSO-TURKISH WAR.

Thames Star, Volume VIII, Issue 2802, 6 February 1878, Page 2

RUSSO-TURKISH WAR.

(Beutjto's Special to Pbess Aoikct.)

Important News* Preliminary Armistice Sigaed. Cessation of Sostilities. Russia Agrees to European Conference. London, February 2. The Times announces that the Greek Chamber have passed a resolution of confidence in the Government, which is tan* tamount to a declaration of war. Greek troops crossed the Turkish* Grecian frontier ye»terday,evening. Tae conditions of the armistice were to hare been signed on January 31st. , Mr Lowe and Mr Goschen supported the amendment to a special war rote. Sir Michael Hicks-Beach warmly defended it. February 3. A preliminary, protocol armistice has been signed. Suspension of hostilities has taken place. A European conference has been agreed to. London, to February 4. .Russia has accepted Austria's proposal for a Conference Gortachakoff has wired Lord Derby that he regards the Straits as a European question. Earl Derby sent a telegram to the Powers proposing a discussion of the' question of joint occupation of Stamboul.

The Bussians sank a Turkish monitor with torpedoes at Batoum. The Bussians have occupied Bodoslo and Bourgns, and are still advancing. The Turks have evacuated Silistria, Bustchuk, and Erzeroum. The Insurgent Assembly of Crete proclaimed a union with Greece. Mehemet AH has been appointed to the command in Crete. The Greeks have been ordered to avoid an encounter with Turkish forces. The total Bussian loss in the war is 89,304 The Servians hare gained several victories over the Turks; The Earl of Northumberland has joined the Cabinet as Privy Seal. Enthusiastic meetings have been held at Sheffield to support the Government. Lloyd's Stock Exchange favors the Government policy. The Government are sure of a majority in favor of a special vote. There is great activity in the British arsenals and dockyards. George Cruickshank, the artist, is dead. Money market—Colonial debentures brisk ; New Zealand 5 per cents. 1061- i New Zealand 4.W per cents., 97|. Flax sold at 210.