Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-12-15
FOREIGN.
The Porte Propounds a Con.
undrum to the Powers.
1t Wants to Know What all this
Fighting is Absat.
And Announces It's Desire to Stop the
Further Effusion Of Blood.
The constantinople Chamber Elects a Christian
President.
FOREIGN.
FOREIGN.
AN OFFICIAL srArExENr,

FOREIGN.
AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT.
London, Dec. ia Constantinople dis
patch says that circular note published by
he Porte to the signatories of the treaty of
1871, commences by the statement that the
origin Of the present important events il
perfectly known. "The imperial government
Of having done nothing to pro-
vske the war, it has done every thing to
avoid it, and has vainly sought to discover
Russia's motive in her aggressive campaign.
The Porte has shown desire for improve
ment, by recognizing the judicial system,
and devising reforms without distinction of
race or religion, according to the constitu-
tion. 1t has every where been we'll received.
Partial reform is Of no avail, adoption Of
inone part of the empire only
would be 4 premium to other communities to
revolt. Any doubts as to the execution of
these reforms should disappear before the
solemn declarations that the Porte now
makes. The state Of war simply retards
such reforms and is disastrous to the count
ry generally, destroying agricultural inter-
ests, killing industry and
running financial reorganization.
Independently of these arrangements fol
reform, what reason can there be for con.
tinuipg the war. Russia has declared tha,
she is not animated by a spirit OF conquest
the military honor of both sides must be
abundantly satisfied. What object can there
be in prolonglng a contest ruinous to bott
countries. The moment has arrived for th,
belligerent powers TO accept peace withou
affecting their dignity. Europe might nov
usefully interpose her good Offices, since the
porte is ready to come to terms. The coun
try is not at the end of its rcsources, and il
still prepared to fight in its own defense
1t is ready. moreover, to sacrifice all for thu
independence and integrity of the father
land, but the porte is desirous to stop fur
ther eGuslon Of blood, and therefore appeal.
to the feelings of justice, which must AMI
mate the great powers, hoping that they vii
receive these overtures favorably."
A Plevna correspondent telegraphs tha
he believes the Russians will not advance
Immediately, but await the effect of the fal
of that place. Heavy guns on the so6
road, between Plevna and the river vi,
have been hauled back.
A CHRISTIAN PRESIDENT.
Constantinople, Dec. 15-The chambe
of deputies has elected christian pres
dent.
osMAN PAsHA's STATEMENT.
Bucharest, Dec. 15.-Ohman Pasha ha
sent short telegram to the porte, Stain
that he had not received reinforcements nc
provisions, but nevertheless he resisted q
long as possible. Finally, he made an q
tempt to force passage through the Rua
sian lines of investment, in which the Turl
ish troops, despite their valor, were unsue
cessful, and he himself was taken prisone
THE METcHKA AFFAIR.
London, Dec. 14.-A correspondent Wit
the Grand Duke Veadimer shows that tn
Metchka affair was confined to skirmilhe.
and cavalry with some field artillery prat
tice. He thinks that the Turks may hav
lost one thousand men altogether, as the
were much exposed, but the Russian lol
was insigni6cant. The Russian force o
the field was three brigades. The Turk
were driven across the river Lom. The
entertainments on the west banks are now
possession of the Russians.
CALCULATING ELENA.
Bogot, Dec. 15.-The Turks burned an
evacuated Elena Friday and the Russian
reoccupY it.
| THE BRITISH EXPEDITION.
Calcutta, Dec. 15.-The British exped
tionary force against the predatory Nag
tribes, has occupied their principal villag
A PROCLAMATION.
Semlin, Dec. 15.-Prince Milan's procl'
nation recounts Turkish atrocities and vi
lations of faith since the treaty Of pea
made last February, and concludes as fc
lows:
Let US move forward alongside Of Il
victorious banner of the car !iberator, vi,
christian faith in God, the protector
right. and success is assured. Given in Il
name Of our country's welfare, Servias i
dependence and her heroic people.
Our line Of Fine Bound and Juveni