Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-05-22

Vienna of fresh complications in
ROumanla. 1t is stated that the
Russian 18th army corps has been
pressed forward the past week, so as to
entirely isolate Bucharest from Little
Wallachla, where the Roumanian army
is concentrated. Russian diplomatic
representatives used every effort to
prevent Prince Charles going to the
army, but the latter's position has been
made intolerable by military and politi-
cal control assumed by Russians in the
capital and in the country. 1t is assert
ed that Russians are urging Rouma-
mans to refuse to pay taxes and to de-
throne Prince Charles, whom they de-
nounce as a German and Catholic. But
the popular feeling is entirely in SYM
pathy with the prince. Roumanians
are looking anxiously to Austria which
does not seem disposed, for the present
at least, to go beyond the concentration
Of troops and strengthening of fortresses
on the Transylvanian frontier.
WHY THE COUNT RETURNED TO ST. Pc
TERsBURG.
The HeraltPs st. Petersburg correspon-
dent telegraphs under date of May 18th,
that Count Schouvaloff. who arrived at
the Russian capital on Sunday, was
received twice on Monday by
the emperor. No positive in
formation regarding these interviews
TRANSFERRED. 1t is believed, however, in
court circles, that Schouvaloff has
simply returned for the purpose of
seeking categorical instruction as to the
precise limits of Russia's concessions.
The uneasiness throughout the city is
on the increase.
THE EMPEROR's WOULD-BE ASSASSIN.
The Herdlds Berlin correspondent
telegraphs May 18th, that Hodel still de-
MES any intention of assassinating
Emperor William, but sufficient evil
dence has been accumulated to prove
conclusively that the prisoner aimed
directly at his sovereign. It is
also known that the socialistic
party publicly communicated
him on the 9th of May. After his ar
rest he declared himself as an anarchist.
The Emperor was driven out this after
noon, and was everywhere enthusiastic
cally received. Antisocialistic Ordi-
nances are expected to be issued soon to
curb the spread and influence If these
and similar organizations. ..|..
sURRENDERING THE FoRTREssEs.
A Constantinople correspondent, writ
ing under date Of May 18th, states that
in consequence of the peremptory de-
mand of Gen. Todleben for the surren-
der Of the fortresses, accompanied by a
threat to occupy Constantinople, the cab
met council have decided to evacuate all
three fortresses, Shumla first, then Var
no, and lastly Batoum. The decision was
taken rather suddenly upon report of
Osman Pasha that the Turkish army
was not in condition to resist the oc-
cupation of Constantinople. The Times
correspondent at Constantinople says:
" AS usual, the palace was smitten with
terror, and ready to cede anything if
the Russians would 60 away from
Constantinople. General Todleben
peremptorily urged the evacuation,
but adroitly offered to fall back
If the fortresses surrendered. The
bait was swallowed, and the Russians
have promised, SO my informant as
sures me, to retire to Adrianople and
Dedragatch, and quit Erzeroum as
soon as the three fortresses are
evacuated. The evacuation will begin
at once. There is to be no written
convention, and all will be settled by
verbal agreement.