Daily globe., 1878-02-09

contradicts the report that the Servians re-
fused to accept the armistice, and that Aus
tria opposed Russian occupation of the
Danubian fortresses.
ANNEXATION OF THEssALY
ATHENS, Feb. 8.-The members of the
provincial government Of Thessaly addressed
a proclamation to the Hellenic government
declaring Thessaly annexed to Greece, and
entreating protection of the mother country.
OFFENSIVE AND DEFENSIVE.
VIENNA, Feb. 8.-A special from St. Peters
burg states that an offensive and defensive
alliance between Russia and Turkey is to be
included in the definitive treaty of peace.
HOPEFUL FOR PEACE.
LONDON, Feb. 8.-A Berlin correspondent
says that hope is expressed in all circles, that
means may now be found to establish peace
with the church.
telegram from Paris announces the
Italian feet arrived at Salonica
CANADA GETTING READY.
OTTAWA, Ont, Feb. 8.-Col. Littleton.
military secretary and Capt. Hamilton aid
de camp to the Governor General, have re-
ceived orders to hold themselves in readi-
ness to gain their corps. It is understood
that all officers of the regular army have re-
ceived some instructions. It is understood
the coast defences of the dominion have
been placed in an effective state.
LINE OF DEMARCLTIoN
LONDON, Feb. 9.-The summary of the
terms of the armistice communicated by Sir
Stafford Northcote to the House of Com
mons this afternoon is given in dispatch
from Layard, dated Feb. 7. According to
this the line of demarcation fixed by the
armistice places in Russian hands almost all
of Bulgaria and Roumelia up to the lines
of Constantinople and Gallepoli. Three
days notice is to be given before
the resumption of hostilities. Another ar
ticle of the arnistice stipulates that the Turks
are to remove their arms, ETC., on evacuating
vide the two armies. The dispatch concludes
by stating that the Turks have commenced
the withdrawal of gur from the CONSTANT
nople line.
Sir Stafford Northcote said it was quite
evident from this that although the Russians
have not occupied the Constantinople lines,
they have re-occupied the outposts close
to them, and as the lines, under the provis-
ions of the armistice, are thoroughly dis
mantled, the Russians are able, after giving
alxy 70 o1u
Constantinople without hindrance.
Sir Stafford Northcote stated that Masurus
Pasha, Turkish ambassador at London, had
positively contradic.ed the report from
Adrianople that Lord Beaconsfeld and
Layard had encouraged Turkey to fight by
promising England's intervention.
Replying to various questions, he said no
answer had been received to the communi-
cation sent to Lord LOTUS directing him to
call the attention of the Russian govern
slams would not occupy Constantinople for
military honor, but only in case of necessity.
The chancellor declared that the present
mission of the feet was of a different char
acter from that upon which it was recently
ordered to enter the Dardanelles, though
he protested against the mission
being considered an act of war.
He read the instructions to the admiral on
the present occasion which are as follows
Proceed if possible tomorrow afternoon
with the Alexandria, Temeraire Ruby, Sala
mis- andl Achilles, to Constantinople ant
protect the lives and property of British sub
jects'' Layard to ask the. Porte to give tn
necessary orders to the ports Immediately.
The Marquis of Harrington said the dis
patch of the feet to Constantinople coulc
not be regarded as menace to any othe
power, but might be beneficial both for tn
protection of the lives of British subject
and as tending to calm apprehension which
whether well or ill founded, undoubtedly dit
exist among the people of England
concerning the Russian advance o.
constantinople. In reference to the none
} vote he said what would really hav
, strengthened the hands of Government
would have been unanimous vote of cor
fdence. This, however, could only hav
been given in response to full explanatio
of the Governments intended policy.
| Foster protested against the vote, bl
declared he had withdrawn his amendmel
, so as not to inhame the excitement of tt
country.
The statements of the government ha,
been mere generalities. Lord Huntingtc
? conveyed the impression that it was his b
lief the government did not even know the
: policy themselves. He continued, althoue
he had opposed the vote as long as it W
possible, it might encourage the Turks
) prolong the war. He did not feel it his du
: to continue opposition now. In justiticati'
d of this cause he pointed to the minister
!. energetic reputation of desire to invol
tho country in war, and their expressions
= sympathy for the christians of Turkey.
. Sir Stafford Northcote expressed his sat
q faction at Lord Huntington's speech.
n In the house of lords to night Lord Der
IS announced that one foreign government b
n already applied to the porte for firman
) permit its feet to enter Turkish waters.
u ELEMENTS ON Il RAMPAGE.
In The City of Augusta, Ca, Visited by Ha
= Rain, an Earthquake and a Cyclone.