The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-10-25
FOREIGN NEWS.
THE TURKISH WAR.
Russia Favors the Armistice.

CoHsTAXrISoPLE, October 24.-It is
stated that Russia has already indicated
her willingness TO agree to a prolonga.
ton Of q six weeks armistice. Il ia
hoped that an agreement will be reached
on basis Of Turkeys acceptance OF such
armistice. rs.
PEsrH, October 24.-There Is great ex-
citement here and strong hostllities to
Russia, In case Russia begins war it
will be difficult for Austria 10 preserve
neutrality.
A DE1rs1ox AND 4 NOckERr.
LONDON, October GA dispatch from
Therapia announces that Mr.. Barring,
Secretary OF the British Legation, Is
about to return from PhillippopoliS, con-
WINGED that the commission for the pun
ishment Of the perpetrators of the Bull
garian atrocities is a delusion and mock
cry. The worst criminals are regarded
as humane, and moderate men, are in dis
grace. The old panic Is renewed, and q
Trustworthy gentleman has travelled with
intense haste to Constantinople 10 inform
the British embassador that the Turks
threaten new mAssacres, and have even
appointed day for the beginning of
the slaughter.
A Vienna dispatch says; Not only
from Constantinople, but from all the
provinces Of European Turkey, is there
news OF growing excitement among the
Mohammedans, Of conyenticles held in
mosques, and Of armaments. The Min
istry is divided against itself, and the
Sultan is too inexperienced TO take the
leadership. Thus the position is most
favorable for Russias diplomatic action.
Gen. Ignatieff, the Russian Ambassador
at Constantinople, may carry everything
before him. II he fails, it may induce
such an outbreak Of Mohammedan feel
ing as might justify almost any step on
the part Of Russia. n.y.
A dispatch from Berlin states that .
financial crash of the most. serious char
-acter is threatening in Russia. The pub
lie besiege the banking offices to sell
the Russian government and company
stocks, but as rule the offers are de-
clined, s. ...I .L I
LONDON, October 24.-A dispatch from
Belgrade al noon to-day says il is report
ed that the Turks have taken Diser-
Erkene and Saintvester. II this is true,
General Tchernayef's army will'be in
great danger. s-"st-.'r
Az ARNlsucE MUST Re CONCEDED.
A dispatch from Bucharest, says: In
telligence has been received here that at a
meeting Of foreign Ambassadors 1t Con-
stantinople, Gen. IgnatieF declared that
an asmistice must be conceded immedi-
ately, and that other Russian demands
wonld devolve for settlement on confer.
ence OF powers at which Turkey would
not be represented to the conference to
define the meaning Of the words autonomy
and guarantees.
Nothing more is heard OF the mission
Of Czarovitch 10 the courts at Vienna,
Berlin and London. ...,
The Pll Mall Gdsate says that the
Russian Imperial Court will return to St.
Petersburg on the 18th Of November. The
same journal in leading article says:
ave have reason TO believe that Russia
has no longer any illusions aboutthe way
her tendencies are viewed here, nor
doubts that the first step which threatens
our interests in the East will be answered
by another for their protection.
HELP IN TINE OF NEED.
PRrH, October 24.-The Hungarian
Minister OF War has informed the FL
nance Committee that in case Of need
2l7,OO0 militia could be completely