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Hawke's Bay Herald, Volume XXI, Issue 5007, 13 February 1878, Page 2

[SrßciAii to tfiie Mklbourxe "Argus."] LONDON, February 10. The Austrian Press regards the situation as critical. Russia, in reply to Austoia, objects to any discussion on certain points in the peace preamble, and also objects to the limitations proposed by Austria. Admiral Hornby, with six war ships, has arrived at Stamboul. The French, German, Avistrian, and Italian squadrons are preparing to join the British fleet. The Russian Press, in commenting on this combined action, remarks that Russia herself advised this in a Berlin memorandum. The Greek army has re-crossed the frontier. The Insurgents at Epirus (Thessaly), proclaimed their union with Greece. . The Porte has directed all foreign officers in its service to resign. There are general rumors of a close alliance between Turkey and Russia [assuming protocol]. The Conclave has assembled. Seventy Cardinals are present. It is regarded as j certain that an Italian will be elected Pope. The Turks have now evacuated all their fortresses. A Berlin telegram states that Gortschakoff has notified to the Powers that, consequent upon England sending a fleet to Stamboul to protect the Christians, Russia will occupy the shore defences with the same object. The British troops have defeated the Kaffirs, inflicting heavy loss. Lord Donoughmore has been appointed Under-Secretary for the Colonies.