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and troops, Russia would be justified in destroying
the lron-clads before the troops could be brought
INTO effective position. 1t would take but a few
hours to make the Straits impossible for RritisI
vessels by the use OF tOrpedoes, without resort 10
artillery from shore. Again. England is assailable
IN her great commerce and in India and Fgvrt
she stands alone. without an ally 7'F
Turkey seeks shelter now under her conoueror
and foe Austria has received that wink nom Ber.
Ih' and 1t Is announced accordingly that the I'm.
perlal alliance remains intact. War for EnrIanJ
however brave. under such circumstances, neanS
only defeat; and SO it will not be accepted. Tbese
considerations are the secret of tho rroEo,,j =;
difference with which the London Excbanoa -.
the situation, and | repeat, only some sudden acct
dent can widen the field of war: and Russia. in
diplomacy, will give England no opportunity of
strengthening either her moral or military inAu-
ence in controlling the solution to be reached.
CoNsTANTTNoPLE Feb. l6.-The British feet has
peen Withdrawn to INDIANA Bay. forty miles south
OF ConstantlnOple. This movement is attributed
to a desire on the part of England to facilitate ne
gotiations to prevent the entry of the Russians.
The instructions to Namyk Pasha have been re-
VOked. and he has not gone to Adrianople.
ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. l6.-The Agence Russo
says: Orders have been sent to Russian headouar-
tiers not to occupy Gallipoli.
LONDON, Feb. I6.-The Political CORRESPONDENTS
OF Vienna says: Negotiations were only DELAYED
by sudden acuteness of the relations of England
and Russia. The Gar and the Sultan are actually
exchanging personal and friendly dispatches. Ii
is expected that peace will be signed by the time
the Congress meets. namely: two or three weeks
49, -NOA" AAD VI LHE
prospect oil a Congress the situation is still con-
sldered grave. II is rumOred that England has
made oVertures for an understanding and arrange
ments with Austria. The latter power is neSo-
tiating q loan with the Rothschilds.
LONDON, Feb. IA Paris correspondent tele-
Intelligence has been received here that
on Tuesday will be able to announce
that owing to Emperor Williams friendly interyen-
tlon Russia has resolved to maintain an attitude
which cannot iH1peril a peaceful solution of exist
difficulties.
According to the latest information England and
Russia will maintain their respective military and
naval positions during the session of Congress. No
other power will enter the Dardanelles. lest il
should Increase complications.
LONDON, Feb. 1.-THE Observer believes that
Russia has represented to England that the United
states. as a great maritime power, should partici-
in the Congress. England has not objected.
but has taken advantage Of the proposal to suggest
hat Greece also be allowed to take part in the |
A Constantinople dispatch. dated Sunday, says:
The russian advance guard have not transgressed
ne lines settled by armistice. In consequence of
he withdrawal of the British fleet to Mudania, the
tnsslans Will not occupy the suburbs of Constan-
AdVices from Adrianople says: 1t is believed
Ieace negotiations will be completed on Wednes-
when the Russians will withdraw from Rom
nella, unless England makes some new move.
LONDON. Feb. l8.-Up to Sunday evening the
'oreign Office had received no official information }
Indicating a Russian advance on Constantinople
II Gallipoli.