Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-12-28

tilities.
Austria Menaeing.
BERLIN, December 27.-The Austrian am
bassador at Berlin has been summoned to
Vienna. 1t is believed that Austria is abpsa1
to take important resolutions with regard to
the eastern question.
Turkish Propositions.
CoNsTANTINoPLR, December 27.-It is
rumored that the Turks will present to-day
counter -proposihons.i
England's Position.
LONDON, December 27-The Pail Mall
Gazette, in leading article, says the tele-
grams on the eastern question are eminently
misleading and warns its readers not to be-
ieve the dispatches about the British ambas-
sador-Sr Henry Elliott-returning the
Marquis of Salisbury's ultmatum, and the
departure of the English feet from Turkish
waters. Sir Henry Elliott will leave Con-
stantinople, when the conference is ended,
for period of rest. Bisika bay is no place
for large and heavy ships at this season. The
Marquis of Salisbury business with the sui
tan yesterday was not to present proposals of
conference as an ultimatum. 1t is likely
enough that his lordship told the sultan that
the rejection Of the conference proposals
would put an end to all discussion, and should
war ensue he must not expect a word or act
of support from the British government, but
between a declaration of that kind and the
presentation of a threatening ultimatum
there is wide difference. The talk of an
arrangement between Russia and England
goes great deal too far fit is held to signify
that England will impose the Russian de-
mands on the Porte. For the sake of peace
we may wish to see the proposals accepted.
If they are refused we shall not quarrel with
the Porte, but will watch the outcome of its
refusal with a steady view to the protection
of our own position in the world.
The Turkish Debt.
LONDON, December pa dispatch from
Constantinople says that the decree of Octo-
Der 6. 1875, reducing the interest on the Tur-
hsh debt one-half during five years, has been
officially annulled.
The Russian Fleet.
LONDON, December 27.-This afternoons s
Globe asserts that Russia has ordered her
whole feet to rendezvous at atOstchakof, as ap-
prehensions are entertained of active meas
nres by the Turkish feet.
Aus5ria's Attitude.
LONDON, December 27.-The Berlin CORE
spondent of the Times, reviewing the situa-
ton, says that the moderation of Russias
demands is largely due to Austria military
preparations. The force which Austria has
prepared for mobilization in Croatia, Tran
sylvania and Dalmatia numbers uinety thou
sand. Austria attitude, however, has pro-
portionately encouraged the Porte in its
disposition to resist reforms.
Decidedly Warlike.
BELGRADE, December 27.-The Russian
General Nikitir arrived here Monday to take
command of the Servian army, rice Tcherna-
yeff At review of the Russian divisions
General Nikitir declared that he had come to
Servia by order of the emperor of Russia, to
assume command of the army. He said that
all foreigners serving in the Russian corps in
Servia would be considered part of the Rus
sian army. Orders have been issued to the
corps commanders of the Servian army to
proceed Immediately to their posts. All vol
unteers are ordered to proceed to the Drina
army.