The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-10-05
FOREIGN NEWS.
THE EASTERN WAR.
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LONDON, October 1.-THE Thereapia
correspondent Of the Times, In a letter
dated September 20, says that the Porte
grounds It's resistance to the demand OF
the Powers on Its alleged inability TO
curb the passions Of the mob. It's ultima
ratio Is The threat Of massacre OF
.Christians. The Turkish ministers al.
!ege that they are constantly receiving
anonymous letters. and placards are
posted on every corner Of Stamboul
threatening popular vengeance on the
tgoyernment II they accept conditions in.
compatible with the dignity Of the EN-.
pire. ShreWa persons are inclined to be.
lieye that these menaces are pre.arranged
by the government, but many European
residents and even some hplomatists, es-
pecially Elliott, the British ambassador,
are disquieted. The panic in Pera Ia al
most as general as in May last at the time
OF the Sof.as' movement. ''s.y n,
THE TURKS DECLINE. .nf
BERLIN, October 4.-The Turkish Cab
met are understood to have declined in
regard TO the programme submitted to
them by the Powers, that they cannot be
expected to endorse a programme con-
eerning which such q difference exists
among the Powers Themselves.
Bismarck, who intended 10 remain at
Yarzin until now, Is shortly expected at
Berlin.
Austria has not definitely refused the
Russian proposal but has asked time for
reply Meanwhile Austria has commu.
nicated the proposal to other Powers.
PRINCE MILAN. r,, 1r
BELGRADE, October 4.-Prince Milan
has written to Gen. sumarakof, the Cars
aid.de-camp, letter Of apology exculpa.
ting himself in the matter Of the Royal
proclamation. II" 't
Itis reported that England has sug.
gested to Turkey to grant another armis.
tice for three weeks, and that Turkey is
disposed to assent. .4t.
LONDON, October 4.-Russia has de.
clared that she will do her utmost to pre-.
vent seryia from continuing the war, il
Austria and England will induce Turkey
to grant'a formal armistic.
THE GREEK PROVINCES OF TURKEY.
ATHENS, October 4-The President Of
the Council Of Ministers, in replying to
deputstion from the meeting held October
2, at which the intolerable condition OF
the Creek provinces OF Turkey was dis.
cussed, urged continuance Of neutrality.
LONDON, October A special from
Berlin to the Pail Mall Gazette says:
The guaranteeing Powers are preparing
a collective remonstrance, calling upon
the Porte to accept their proposals: II
is believed that this measure will be effect
ual. Although the Porte rejected the pro-
posals because Of the excitement OF the
population, It would not be displeased il
the Powers applied further pressure SO as
to provide II an excuse Tor ultimately
yielding.
LONDON, October ga Paris CORES.
pondent Of the Times says that every one
Is now convinced that the peace Of Eu-
rope can only be maintained by confer
ence. The only question is shall the con-
ference be preceded by military occupa-
ton, or shall that follow. The Porte
will probably accede TO the wishes OF the
Powers when it sees that the latter mean
to impose IN armistice by military force.
A Belgrade special to the Times reports
that the Servian government has hired
200 mechanics from the German Imperial
Onn factory for six months.
Gen. Tchernayeff sends telegraphic
dispatch to the Nass, stating that terrible
tortures are inflicted on the Servians by
the Turks, and the Servians are so exas-
perated that it is impossible TO prevent
them from committing some cruelties in
retaliation. l ua.
A special from Nisch says that during
the past few days irregular bands Of Ser
yians have attacked and burned nineteen
Turkish villages and murdered six Mus
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The Isms' dispatch from Berlin states
that Russia is arming with energy, and
that the valuble furniture and other
movables have been taken out Of the Rus
sian chapel and hospital at Constantine
pie and sent to Odessa, The Russian
journals speak OF redoubled activity in the
government gun manufactures:
! The Austrian government has called
in recruits earlier than usual and is
making preparations for the immediate
mobilization OF some corps darmee, be.
sides the troops placed on the southern
frontier. IlI az,
In consequence Of inquiry from Aus
tria, England has con6dentially intimated
that she neither approves Of nor will CO:
operate in the military occupation of
Turkey. Should there be such an
occupation her course will be
solely guided by regard for her
own interests. As Count Andrassy has
advised Emperor Francis Joseph to take
no part with Russia in the military in.
tervention without the approval Of the
siguatory powers, Russia will be obliged
TO withdraw from her advanced position
or her love OF peace will be overcome by
popular enthusiasm. III
The Daily 1slegdpFs correspondent at
Constantinople represents that a strong
war spirit is manifested by the populace.
A commencement Of hostilities with
Russia would be welcome 10 the Mus.
selman's and is considered by them as un.
ayoidable. Lal %. ..l.
A telegram 10 the Daily Neus from Ra-
gusa, reports that the losses Of the Mon.
tenegrins in the campaign, which amounts
to 1000 killed, have produced a reaction
in favor Of peace and 1t Is possible sep
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