THE THREATENED OCCUPATION OF GALLIPOLI.
RUSSIA DEMANDS A PORTION OF TURKISH FLEET.
THE TURKS REFUSE.
THE PEACE TREATY TO BE SIGNED ON SUNDAY.
THE APPROACHING CONFERENCE. [RUTERS SPECIAL TELEGRAMS'] London, February 22. Negotiations are proceeding respecting the occupation of Galiipoli. Russia demands a portion of the Tnrkish fleet. The Porte refuses, preferring to destroy ib. Peace conditions are not yet signed. If delayed, the Russian occupation of Constantinople is ex. pected. The Russians occupy Ruatchuk. The Tursks have eracuated Erzsroum. London, February 23. The European Conference on the Eastern. Question assembles m a fortnight. Tho Chancellor of the Exchequer^ m reply to a question, said Kussia nad undertaken not to occupy Galiipoli, and it was probable that an additional assurance would not be required. Russia has withdrawn her demand for a portion of the Turkish fleet on the condition of the Porte engaging not to cede the same to England. The conclusion of the treaty of peace takes place to-morrow. THE ELECTION OF THE POPE. London, February 20 The election of Cardinal Pecci is very popular. His election was unanimous. [That is by " inspira oion " or acclamation.]
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Waikato Times, Volume XI, Issue 886, 26 February 1878, Page 2
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187THE THREATENED OCCUPATION OF GALLIPOLI. Waikato Times, Volume XI, Issue 886, 26 February 1878, Page 2
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