New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-02-09
TIE ORDERS TO THE BRITISH FLEET.
1--WE moN-cLADs ORDERED TO ADVANCE.

1DNDpN, fIluby tfb' o. 1870
The summary of the terms of the armistice,
communicated by stafford Northcote TO the House Of
Commons this afternoon, given In dispatn from Mr
Iavar dtcd February T. According to this the line OF
dcmarkaton fixed by the armisticc places In Russian
hands almost all Of Bulgaria and Roumcla. up to the
| lines % Constantinoplc ard GalhpolL Three days
notice is 10 be given before the resumption OF hosti-
ues Another article OF the armstice stipulates that
the Turks are to remove their and the like on
eyacuating places within the neutral zone which VIII
divide the two armies The dispatch n-ladcs by stat
ing that the Turks have commenced the withdrawal Of
guns from the Constantinople lines
SIR Stafford Northcote said II quite evident from
this that although the Russians have not occupied the
ConstantInoplc lines they have occupied oupostS close
to them and the lines under the provisions OF the
armistice, are thoroughly dismantled, the Rnsslans
would able after merely giving three days notice to
advance upon Constautnope without hindraDcc.
sir stafford NOrthcotc stated that MusuiIs fasha
radiccd HE Driiy Neirs, report from Adriauopes that
Lord Beaconsicd and Mr.. Llyard had encouraged
Sir Stafford Norihcotc. replying tn various questions
also said had been received to The comm'in-
cation sent To- Lord Lotus, directing him 10 can the
attention OF the Russian Government To the cars
assurance that the Russians would not occupy Con.
stlntlnopc Tor hihiaiy hohor' Ou' o''y III '''o Vi
The Chancellor declared that the present mission of
The fleet was a different character nom that upon
which II recently ordered TO enter the DardaIe!lcs
though he protested AGAINST the former mission Dr'9S
I
the admiral the present occasion, which are as io-
| lows: g., =,
Proceed, II possible, tomorrow afternoon with the Al
exandr 1cmerarc, Ruby. Salamls and Achilles 10 Con
stautnOpe, 20 protect the lives and property OF BRUSH
subjects Mr. Layard Is requested 10 ask the Porte To
give the necessary orders - the forts iminedhtey
The Marquis OF Harrington SAID the dispatch OF the
fleet COIstautinople could not be regarded ts men
ace any otHcr Power but might Dc henctcial pom
for the protection of the lives Of British subjects ana
as tending calm apprehension, which, whether well or
IN founded, undoubtedly did exist among tue people OF
England concerning the Russian advance on oohstnni
NOBLE. In reference 10 the money vote he sad what
would really have strengthened the hands OF the Gov
| eminent would have been unanimous vote of cOnll-
| drncc This however. could only have been given in
response a full explanation OF the Governments In
tended policy. -, -
| The statements OF the Government have been mere
generalities Lord Harrington conveyed The lmplcaton
| that IL Was his belief the Government dld not
even know their policy themselves. He continued ::
| Although lie had opposed tie vote rs long
| as IL was possible that IL might encourage tho
| Turks to prolone the war, ho did not feel 1t ms
duty continue the opposition now. In Justification OF
this course lie pointed TO the Mnistrys energetic repu
datiOn Of desire involve the country IN war, ana
expressions Of sympathy for the Christians Ill Iuf
| key .,... -.
Sir Stafford Northcote expressed his satisfaction at
| Lord Hartngt0n's speech.