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Show PORTE AGREES TO PASSAGE OF DARDANELLES 'OF RUSSIAN VESSELS CONSTANTINOPLE, Aug. lO.-The Porte has definitely accepted the assurances assur-ances of Russia as to the character of the volunteer fleet vessels Seeking to traverse the Dardanelles. . ' In a note to the Russian embassy agreeing agree-ing to the exit of the steamers the Porte emphasises the fact that Its understanding of the Russian statement is: Vessels of the volunteer fleet shall not carry arms or munitions of war; they shall fly the commercial com-mercial flag throughout the voyage, and shall traverse the straits separately at stated intervals. The finest vessel Is expected tomorrow. |