Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1877-05-04
TURKo-RUssrAN WAR NOTES.

From latest dCCOuulc VIC lCohn 0n"'
England and Austria have decided to
take hand in the struggle to main
tain the independence of Turkey.
A Paris dispatch gives the text OF
another Turkish note, protesting
against Russia entering Roumania be-
fore her declaration of war could
reach Turkey, as contrary to the rules
universally observed by civilized
states.
A London telegram of April 9th
gives information of a battle be-
tween Russian and Turkish forces, at
Tshukson on the 25th and 26th.
but did not state how it terminated,
ar that it terminated at all.
In the treaty of 1924 between the
United States and Russia, both par
lies recognized the principle that the
effects or goods belonging to the sub
iects, or citizens of a power or state
at war, are free from confscatlon
when found on board of neutral yes.
sells with the exception of articles
sontraband Of war; and that the prop
erty Of neutrals on board an enemy's
vessel is not subject to confscation
unless the same be contraband of war.
The last treaty between the United
States and the Ottoman Empire, made
in 1862, contains no such declared
principles. The foregoing is con-
densed from telegraphic news to the
Sacramento Union.
It seems that an American Arms
Manufacturing Co. has an order for a
large number of arms for the Russian
Government. The Russian Govern
ment objects TO and claims that the
United States has no right to furnish
a beIligerent with munitions of war
to be used against a friendly power
The question is still open.
The following from the Sen Fran
cisco Chronicle may be Of interest:
WASHINGTON, April 27th.-Contracts
for arms made by the Turkish Govern
ment with the Providence Tool Com
pany are frequently spoken of, and
many express the opinion that our po-
sition as a neutral Power will compel
the Government to prevent the ship
ment of such arms to Turkey. 1t is
claimed that this is an erroneous i'm
preston, and those high in authority
argue that either of the belllgerent
Powers can purchase arms or NUM-
tions of war in this country, our only
duty as a friendly Power being to
treat both sides alike. In this con-
nection it may be said that arms
made here for Turkey are paid for be-
fore delivery, money for that purpose
being deposited in London 10y the
Turkish authorities to the credit of !
the Providence Toel Company when Q
the arms are ready for shipment. I'm !
der the terms of the contract the COM i
pany is allowed to retain $4,000 stand G
Of arms after they are paid for, as a
guarantee that the Turkish Govern II
nent will fulfill its part of the con-
tract and pay for every arm ordered.
If it is settled that the United States 81
las right to furnish arms to the par o.
les to this war, with the prospect of D.
learl Z the. whole of Europe being in u
'olved in it, the consequence of the b
var will be to US the putting of much
aoney in the. pockets of our manufac- OF
urers.. In any event an improved m
,heat market will result from it, and ra
lis i'll winds that is to drench other di
arts of the world in blood, will as II
st to line the pockets of American =
roducers with cash. az
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IT is allowed by Austria and Great &c
-itain that France may be excused