The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-12-22

mate IFS Willingness 10 consider the
proposals made by the Constanti-
nople conference as the war began,
owing to Turkeys refusal to adhere
to those proposals, the Porte thinks
it might be determined now on that
basis.
LONDON, Dec. 1S.-The Times
Constantinople dispatch says that
England is in great disfavor here on
account of Servia's treachery, which
English influence in favor Of Servia,
rendered possible. There is strong
impression here that England will
oppose the opening of the Dardanel-
les, which Turkey and probably all
the other powers are prepared to con-
cede. If the Turks refuse the conces-
sion 1t will be because of the convic-
ton that England Will help them in
their extremity.
a Northamptonshire member of
Parliament telegraphs to the Weste1m
Morning NewS, daily journal prin-
ted at Plymouth, that the government
is inviting contracts in Northampton
for the prompt supply of 100000
boots and shoes. This is the largest
order known since the Crimean war.
RUSSIA AND TURKEY.
LONDON, Dec. ia Constantine
pie dispatch to the Daily Telegraph
says: The circular note dispatched
by the Porte to the signatorias of the
treaty of 1871 commences by the
statement that the origin of the pres
ent important events is perfectly
known. The Imperial Government
is conscious Of having done nothing to
provoke the war, it has everything
to avoid it, and has vainly sought to
discover RuSsia's motives in her ag-
gressiYe campaign. The Porte has
shown desire for improvement by
recognizing the judicial system and
devising reforms, without distinction
of race or religion, according to the
Constitution, which has everywhere
been well received. Partial reform is
of no avail.
The adoption of Improvements IN
one part of the empire only would be
a premium to other communities to
revolt. Any doubt as to the execu-
ton Of these reforms should disap-
| pear before the solemn declarations
the Porte now makes. A state of
war simply retards such reforms, and
is disastrous to the country generally,
/ destroying agricultural interests,
killing industry and running financial
reOrganizatfons. Independently Of
these arrangements for reform, what
reason can there be for continuing the
war? Russia has declared that she
is not animated by spirit ofcols-
quest.
The military honor Of ootR sides
must be abundantlN satisfied. What
object can there be in prolonging a
contest ruinous to both countries ?
| The moment has arrived for the bel
ligerent powers TO accept peace with
out affecting their dignity. Europe,
| now usefully mterpose her good Of
fees since the Porte is ready to come
to terms. The country is not at the
end of its resources, and is still pres.
/ pared to fight in its own defense.
1t is ready, moreover, to sacrifice
all for the independence and integ,
rity of the Fatherland, but the Porte
is DESTROYS to stop the further effusion
Of blood, and therefore, appeals to
the feeling Of Justice, which must an
innate the great Powers, hoping that
they will receive these overtures-
favorably.
WAR WIpTr MEXICO.
GALVESTON, TEXAS. Dec. d.
: Snecial dispatches to the NeloS re-
ports that the Ell Paso troubles have
broken out anew. and that fighting
between state troops and the Next
leans has been going on for two days.
The following dispatch has been re-
ceiyed By the Governor from the
sheriff Of El Pas0 county: "There
was fighting all day yesterday at San
Elizario between state troops and
Mexicans from both sides ofthe river.
(Signed.) CHAs. KERBER."
The governor sent the following
dispatch to President Hayes:
81 am officially informed that citi-
zens of Elpaso county, Texas, of Mex
lean birth, were fighting all day yes
terday in Texas with detachment