Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-06-19
Foreign News.
THE FIRST SESSION OF THE CONGRESS.

OA~OOAoA' VA AAAAE 'O1>NAeA<'"'s
Berlin advices under date Of the
18th inst, state that the first sit
ting of the congress Of powers was
merely devoted to formalities, election
of president and bureau. The presiden-
cy was conferred on Prince Bismarck,
at the suggestion Of Count Andrassy,
who advocated this selection not sim
ply on the ground of traditional custom,
but for the eminent services which Bis
marcll on all sides was acknowledged
to have rendered. Count Andrassy also
expressed the warmest hopes for the
recovery Of the revered German en-
peror. The first real working sitting of
the congress will be held next Monday.
This long interval appears to be due to
a desire to facilitate the task of congress
10y preliminary negotiations between
the plenipOtentiaries. Such a confer
ence, yesterday evening between Counts
SchOuvalotf and Andrassy, lasted till
late in the night.
THE CONGRESS.
Berlin advices of the 18th say that
the day was spent chiefly by the ENJOYS
to the congress in paying visits of cere-
mony in introductions and receptions.
State carriages, with richly caparisoned
horses, outriders and footmen in state
costumes, rolled about the streets all
afternoon, conveying the special ENJOYS
to and from the old castle, where they
received an audience by the Crown
Prince, IN order of the time of their ar
rival in Berlin. A severe thunder
storm marred outdoor proceedings
The British delegates and suites dined
with Lord Russell, British Ambassador.
Prince and Princess Bismarck hold a
reception this evening.
THE TURN.
Vienna dispatches of the 18th say the
porte does not contemplate taking a
stand against the declaration Of indie
pendence by Roumania, Servia or
Montenegro. In regard to Asia, the
Turks will plead that Russias posses
sion Of Kars would leave the great port
of the country defenseless, and that the
nationalitles about Batoum are opposed
! to annexation to Russia.
THE CONGRESS.
Advices from Berlin, of the 18th inst
state thai Prince Bismarck will open
the congress of great powers as its
president, by submitting his memoran-
dunn of points or resume of subjects
to be treated directly by the plenipo-
tentiaries. The business Of the first
sitting will be confined to settlement
of the question whether Or not the con-
gross shall invite Greece to participate
IN its transactions. A state banquet at
the castle will be given the plenlpoten-
tiaries and their suites on Thursday or
Friday evening. 1t is highly improbable
that Roumania or Servia will be accord
ed direct access to the congress, either
with full or consultive powers. The
original anticipation, that the congress
would complete its labors in fortnight
is thought likely to be realized. Com
missioners will then be sent to Turkey
seo settle the details. The result; of the
congress. it is anticipated here, will
not be unfavorable to Russia
She will probably get portion of Bess-
arabia and Armenia, the latter including
Kars and Arabian certainly, and per,
haps also Batoum, but not Bayazid
There is report current that the Bona
parte, Orleans, and Bourbon interests
are to be privately advocated during the
congress by gentlemen deputed for the
occasion, the hope being entertained by
the monarchical parties in France that
a conservative reaction will shortly sci
in at Berlin, and that the monarchy may
then have another chance at Paris.
RUSSIA AND ROUMANIA.
The Russian army corps commenced
advancing on Pitesti Sunday, and has
already reached Titu and Ganeste. Il
entered some villages occupied by
Roumanian troops. The Roumanian
government, fearing bloodshed, ordered
their troops to retire in the direction
of Pitesti and Tirgovesti. The Russian
movement interrupts the communica.
ton of the Roumanian army with
Bucharest. The government intends
to ask an explanation of Russia, and il
the answer is unsatisfactory, it will adj
dress a solemn protest to the powers
Prince Charles will leave Bucharest fol
his summer palace at Sinai, and await
the decisions of the congress.
RUMORs OF WARS.
The London Neaus Of the 10th pub
fishes series of sensational dispatches
from Constantinople via SYRIA tC
the effect that the Sultan has complete
ly lost his head; that a change of SOW
ereign, and possibly of dynasty, is i'm
minent; that the party which wants tc
make Midhat Pasha Dictator is the
strongest; that the Turkish army shows
a mutinous spirit, and that great ex
element exists in Stamboul The
Times dispatch from St. Petersburg says
it is believed Russia will set more i'm
portance on the guarantees for the
state of things to be establisheC
by the congress than on the question Of
the frontiers. The correspondents Of
the Times at St. Petersburg and Vienna
both reporta very sanguine feeling as tc
the peaceful result of the congress.
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