Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-04-17
EUROPE.
The Eastern Question.


:. NEW u RK, April l6. London specials say
Lsglsnd and Austma are offering meditation on
me Eastern question under promise of revision oil
the treaty OF Paris. Negotiations upon this basis
may last throughout the present week.
A Russian ship has arrived at Constant uople 10
embark the Russian ambsssy for Odessa, upon re.
ceipt of orders to that effect.
LONDON, April 10. A despatch to the Daily
News from Pesth asserts the Turks intend to cross
the Danube at the same time the Russians cross
the Pruth. The Turks will probably throw bridg-
es over the Danube at Widden, Nikoholis and
Rutseheek. In thus securing and fortifying posi-
lions on the left bank they will derive a decided
advantage, unless the Roumanians interfere
which is not probable, for the Russians must take
three weeks to reach the Danube.
Should war break out the Teegraph's Vienna
despatch remarks, 1t is feared Austria will not be
able long to remain an indifferent spectator. The
attitude she Is preparing TO assume is one of de-
fensiye neutrality. The influence of Sclav COM
nittees extends almost to Austria's frontiers and
Austrian statesmen who consider its vicinity in
permanent peril, are bent on checking its prog
ress, and taking steps TO annihiate its effect on
the Sclav population.
A correspondent of the Daily Telegraph saws
II have just inspected the Ottoman fleet in the
oosphofus, and find the condition of the Sultan's
army really splendid. The vessels are fully
manned and the discipline as good as possible.
Admiral Hobart Pleshe is appointed commander
oil the Black Sea squadron which comprises if
teen iron csds. The forts on Bosphorus are also
ready. The reports from armies are satisfactory u
Reviewed.
The Grand Duke Nicholas reviewed the army
of the Pruth, Sunday. Nine new Russian army
corps are enroute to JOIN the southern army.
Emigrants.
LONDON, April l6. The general trade A atlantic
coast steamer, Labrador, (from Havre) VIII ch
sailed from Plymouth Yesterday. for New York,
10 fro A..
Eng land with storage passengers embarked at an
English port.
Financial.
At stock exchange business is fat, worst prices
for international stocks.
England.
In the house of lords this afternoon Earl Gran
vile criticised the governments policy touching
the eastern question. lie said that the protocol
was nearly the same as the Berlin memorandum.
Why did not the government accept that! The
united action of Europe at that time might have
prevented war. Neither Russia nor Turkey had
then taken an irfetractable position. He attacked
the ministers boasts of raising Ergland's posi-
ton abroad which now subjects them to ridicule
aud advocated European concert for the better
government of Turkey.
Lord Derby in reply vindcated the signing Of
the protocol. He refused to present the first
drafts of the protocol because the Count Schou-
valoff objected to their publication.
Count Schouvaoh was questioned as to whether
Russia was prepared to dIsarm il England signed,
and said, That depends ON Turkeys attitude
England declared that she signed with that OBJ
ject. If that object were not gained. the docu-
ment should not be made to serve another pur-
pose. England attempted mediation between
Russia and Turkey, but when one power refused
mediation, it mattered not what form was chosen
If England had not signtd the protocol ell the re-
sponsibiliiy for the war would have been thrown
upon her.
Austria.
The Paris Temp says the question Of moblza-
ton is still IN suspense in Austria.
RUSSIA.
VIENNA, April l6. The Political Corresponds
has telegram from st. Petersburg, stating that
the diplomatic campaign is finally terminated.