The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-06-19

MED that the Servisn government iavor-
ed war policy and contrsdicted the re-
port that the works were proceeding at
Alexinstz. The object of Servia in the
late war was to gain territory in Herze-
govIns IS far as the Marento river. but
never to establish Servian independence.
Cristics said the sovereignty Of the Porte
was guaranteed for the advancement
Of Servia and the unity of the race,
whereas Servis independent would fall
under the domination of Russia and
Austria.
RUsTcHUcK, June 1s-From seven
o'clock in the evening until midnight
Sunday large bodies of Russian troops of
all arms were marching from Giurgevo
to Slobossia, opposite this place.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, June 18.-It is
said that two Russian frigates have aP-
peared of Cape Matapan.
1t is believed that Hobart Pasha will
leave for the Mediterranean.
The editors and compositors of two
Turkish newspapers, the SeLdniet and
M,lsseIuat, have been exlled, and the
papers suspended.
EDINBURGH, June l8,-The Scotch.
mans London correspondent writes that
Earl Derby and the Marquis of Salisbury
hold very opposite views regarding the
Russian occupation of Constantinople.
Salisbury believes that Gortschakof will
not advise that the city be held for
long time. Early Derby would at once
inform Russia that she will only march
there at the risk OF meeting British as
well ss Turkish troops. The writer adds:
l am informed that whatever may be
the truth about the reported disunion,
the Cabinet has taken certain military
precautions, and large army corps is
ready fos immediate service and trans
ports can be obtained.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, June l8-The Turk
ish authorities in Bulgaria have seized
copies of the proclamation issued by the
Bulgarian Council, melting the inhsbi-
tants 10 rise IN aid of the Russians. The
principal offence for which the editors of
the ZeLanlit and Mlsseipat were exiled
was that they urged in their columns the
dismissal of Redif Pashs from the Minis
try of War. Several other arrests have
been ordered.
The Chamber of Deputies has voted
an internal loan Of FIVE million Turkish
pounds 10 be raised by collecting the
revenue in anvance. 1t has also voted .
tax of per cent upon the salaries OF
fun ctionaries.
Vessels with the Egyptian contingent
are in sight OF Varna.
More Pence KumOrs.
LONDON, June lS.-A correspondent
at Constsntinope, iu dispatch sent via
Athens, says that the peace party gain
ground daily. At the council of war on
Wednesday last, at which the Sultan
presided, several o. those present es-
peclsIly Mehamed Ruchdi Pashs strong
y advocated peace. Ruchdi said it was
now quite clear that Turkey could not
hope for active aid from sqy power, and
could not carry on tae war single
handed. He urged that advantage
should be taken of Russia's recent
declaration that she does not desire
conquest and that application be at once
made TO some friendly power 10 obtain
an armist ce during which peace may
be arranged. He impiored tae Sultan 20
lake this step. The majority of the coun-
cil was however against Mehmed Ruchdi
and his proposals were defeated. | am
assured the peace party looks to the Ger.
man Ambassador for support, and that
he does sll III his power to sustain them.
They gain great advantage by Ruchdi
Pashs thus placing himself at their
head. There must however be
disaster before the peace party can
succeed.
A Vienna correspondent says that on
Prince Milan return to Belgrade the
Skuptschins will hold secret session 10
consider the convention 10 allow the
passage OF the Russian troops through
Servia.
BUCHAREST, June 18.-A correspond.
ent says: The conclusion that the Rou-
msnian army will not cross the Danube
is somewhat premature, TO say the least
Prince Milan will leave Wednesday for
Belgrade The rains have again de
lsyed operations on the Dannbe in con-
sequence of their effect on the roads,
although the river itself has not been ma.
terislly affected.
A Berlin correspondent telegrsphs TO
the German press comments on an in
spired letter in the Vienna semi-officisl
Political Correspondence, insinusting that
| Captain Wellesley, British ambassador,
and suite supply the Turks with military
intelligence from the Russian camps.
There seems 10 be no doubt that the Rus
SLAMS, iancying themselves betrayed, are
remodeling their order of battle on the
Danube, while the Turkish war office In
sis,s on making the defence of the Bal
ksps the decisive stage of the war The
Turkish headquarters hope TO be able TO
assume an energetic offensive IN the
event of the Russians succeeding in cross
ing the Danube.
LONDON, June lS-A ConstsntinOple
dispatch announces that the Turkish
Chamber of Deputies has been dissolved.
A Vienna correspondent says that the
Porte considers Prince Milan's visit 10
the Czsr an insult to the Sultan. Prior
to taking any action ss regards Servis,
the Sultan has ssked his government TO
give sn opinion on the subject.
vienna. June ls.-The St. Peters
burg letter OF the Political Correspon-
denee reports that Count ScAonvelo6''
verbal assurances were considered per-
fectly satisfactory by the British govern
ment. At the express desire OF the
English cabinet he WAS authorized 10
state in writing that Russis would re-
spect absolutely the British interests,
touching the Suez Canal, Egypt and
the Persian Gull. Reports from the
various Russian ambassadors snow 8
favorable impression was produced by
above declaration 1t the other European
courts. A letter further says that the
| ,,;ka Indications in Greece and Servia