The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-03-12
THE SITUATION.

The Standards Paris correspondent
hears from thoroughly Trustworthy
source that France and Italy intend to
propose the naturalization of the Bos-
phorus and Dardanelles.
A special despatch to Lloyd's from
Galatz says that the work of removing
the Instructions in the Danube will be
gin Immediately. 1t is expected that
navigation will open in two weeks.
The correspondent of the Times at
Berlin says in consequence of the reiter-
ated request of Russia Plince Bismarck
will probably consent to preside over
the congress at Berlin if England agrees
to be present.
A despatch from Vienna states that
Austria is still opposed to the territorial
extension of Bulgaria and Russian occu-
patton. The Austrian government has
resolved to propose the annexation of
Thessaly and Epirus to Greece.
A special despatch from San Stefano
SAYS it appears that Roumauia asks for
the Dobridja Islands, at the mouth Of
the Danube, and the fortress of Widdin,
and 25O,0O0,OOOf indemnity, without
agreeing to cede Bessarabia.
1t is stated in Constantinople that the
Russians will begin to leave Roumania
Immediately, some of them embarking
at Pera and others at San Stefano. The
treaty Of peace has been sent to St. Pc.
tersburg for formal ratification.
Official intelligence has been received
in. Athens from Larissa that the Turks
are marching against the insurgents a,
Makrini'z Desperate fighting is expect
ed. The Turks threaten bombardment
from volo harbor A battle is also i'm
minent at Karditsa
AT the opening Of the congress mo
ton will be brought forward, probably
by a German delegate, in favor of the
immediate annexation TO Austria of Bos
mia and Herzegovina. Prince Bismarck
has quite recently renewed his advice il
favor Of such annexation.
The Asence Russo of St Petersburg
states that Germany and Austria hav,
assented to the proposal for the Congress.
of the chief ministers ofthe Powers to b,
held al Berlin. The assent of the othe
governments is expected. Prince Gorts
chakoff is much better, and vii go Il
the Congress.
"The ultimate form of, government
in Bulgaria, whether constitutional OF
absolute, will be decided partly by th,
Bulgarian Prince and Assembly ant
partly by Europe. Servia will hav'
Nish, but not Widdin, which will re
main Bulgarian. Thessaly and Epiru'
will share the administrative reforms
stipulated for Bosnia aud Herzegovina.
The political outlook is regarded al
much brishterin alLthe European capi
tails in consequence OF the signature o
the treaty Of peace and the resumption
OF negotiations for a Congress. Tn
talk in the lobbies Of Parliament wa
all peaceful, the members even discuss
ing the prospects of longer Easter re
cess than usual and an earlier proroga
tivn in the autumn.
1 A special despatch from San Stefan'
says: "The amount of tribute to b
paid by Bulgaria is not to be fixed 70
two years, during which measures wi
J, be taken to ascertain the resources an
revenues of the country, which will b
occupied by $4,000 Russian troops tw
years or until a native army can be form
ed and rendered capable of maiutainin
order, The tribute, when fixed, will q
toward paying the Russian war indem
nifty.