The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-10-23
Rnssia,s uItimafum.


Russia's UItim atum'
LONDON, October 21.-A dispatch
from Vienna says that Russia has pre-
sented TO the Porte an ultimatum, en-
bracing in substance the following
points: First, six weeks armistlce, un-
conditionally. Secoud, administrative
autonomy for Bulgaria, Bosnia and Her
zegovina. Third, the execution of re-
forms under the supervision of commits.
sioners named by the great powers and
to be protected by an armed foreign
force.
PARIS, October 2l.-lt is stated Eng
land has replied TO Russia that as she
has already supported six months ar
mistice she cannot now recommend one
of six weeks, but she will not oppose it.
No Power appearing willing TO take the
initiative the question rests between Tur-
key and Russia A solution can thus
be only looked for at Constantinople.
Diplomatic circles still hope for pacific
settlement.
BERLIN, Oct. 2l.-The National lie
tung states that Germany has defined ner
position upon the armistice question as
follows. She is Indifferent whether an
armistice of six weeks or six months is
granted. Therefore her indisposition
with the object of bringing about an un-
derstanning between the powers on this
particular question can avail little. But
on the other hand Germany never tails
to recognize the object to be arrived at Is
the restoration of an understanding be-
tween the powers with view o: procur-
ng durable peace.
A. Good Word for Turkey.
LONDON, October 2l.-The Pail Mall
Gazette publishes long statement which
it says is by person fully entitled to
speak on behalf of the whole body of
American missionaries in Turkey. The
writer says the Protestant missionaries
do not hesitate to say that the Turkish
government afforded better assurance of
liberty than some forms OF Chris
tian rule which might replace
it. The missionaries have such dread OF
Russian ascendency that they have re.
quested me, confdentially, to lay before
the German government certain proofs
of Russian intolerance, and TO solicit Ger
many 10 secure from Russia guarantees
of religious liberty before consenting to
the dismember Of Turkey, or Rus
sian occupation. The missionaries APP
peal to Germany because Americas
policy of non-intervention In European
affairs precudes her from treating the
question by diplomacy.
Russian Preparations.
VIENNA, October 22.-lntelligence
received here states that the Russian
War Minister ordered the concentration
of ten army corps. Grand Duke Michael
NicoIieyitch, brother OF the Gar, will
and it is said that his staff has
already beer, formed. The PeSther LLOYD
says that peace even now is still possible,
but war between Turkey and Russia,
which cannot remain localized, is pro-
bsble.
CONsTANTINoPLE, October 2l--Fri- |
days article in the London Times and
statement that England was averse to
military assistance to the Porte
have produced considerable impression
here. 1t is certain that after the Sultan
has received General Ignstseff, the Rus
sian Ambassador, there.wIll be fresh de-
Three Days Battle.
LONDON, October pa Standards
dispatch fran Belgrade says the Turkish |
forces in Servia resumed the offensive |
Thursday and a battle began which lasted |
three days. 1t consisted of two distinct |
operations. one in front of Saitschar and |
the other on the positions commanding
Delegrad and on the latter movement
the Turks captured on Thursday thirteen
redoubts, great quantities of arms and
many prisoners. The fight was long and
bloody. The Turks continued to ad-
vance on Saturday. Hufaiz and Abdul
Pashas opened fire before DcJunis and
Fszlie Pashs shelled AleIinatz. The
Servian forces at De Junis
were routed with great loss. There are
fears that De Junis, which is the key TO
the road through the Movsvs Valley,
will fall into the hands of the Turks.
The Times special from Belgrade re-
ports that in the fight, near Ssitschar,
.he Turks gained the day, having cap
.ured Balevatiz. Should the Turks make
good their double advance on Paratkin,
The Russo-Servian army would be placed
in a SERIOUS position. The affair Is not
yet decided.
PainfnI Uncertainty.
LONDON, October 22.-A Times cor
respondent at Belgrade says the diPIo-
matte situation is still painfully uncer-
ain. Preparations for war continue
and so does the Russian immigration.
It is asserted on good authority that o.
)OU Russians are recorded by name t.
having come TO Serva.
A Berlin correspondent of the Times
,sys that Russia has abandoned the in
.ention of raising foreign loan.
A Times Paris special mentions the ru
nor that the mission of Lord Lotus 10 /
Levidls is TO inform the Gar that Eng |
sndswould not take the initiative in |
fresh negotiations, but would not feel
herself attacked so lOns Is the Russian
negotiations struck no blow At the treaty /
Of 1856, not modified by the London
conference Of 1871. This rumOr Is not
vouched for.
A Vienna special to the Daily Nsics
says that intelligence has been received .
from Constantinople that the Porte vii. /
accept six weeks srmis,Ice on cond!-
ton that the reform projects be not in
.erfered with and that the status quo be
in Servia and Montenegro.
a Berlin specisl says the Gar is TO be /
presented with al address from the /
NJ Moscow Donna declaring the readiness
Of sll classes to obey all commands in |
reference 10 the war for the Liberation Of I
the slaves, Similar, addresses have been /
accepted from the town councils through /
out the empire.