Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-06-22

NEW YORK, June 81. A Berlin special says
that number of the members of the Congress
have presented large number of memorials from
the CHRISTIAN subjects of the Sultan, praying that
they may be let under his rule, and protesting
against being handed over to Russia, Bulgaria or
Austria.
The position Of the Ottoman delegates is that
the ACKNOWLEDGMENT of the Turkish empire is nei-
thcr necessary nor practicable IN the interests of
peace. No acknowledgment is possible which will
not excite Jealousy on the side OF dssa,lsiac-
ton on the other. Turkey is ready to accept the
reforms prescribed for her by the conference.
Inc treaty OF San Steiano was simply extorted
By Russia, who at that moment held Turkey by
tue throat. They have postponed the stipulations
OF that treaty, waiting Tor meeting of the Con-
gees, which they looked forward to with hope
aud confidence. The Porte declares Turkey per-
lectly able to, and honestly will protect and salts
iy all Legitimate desires of the subjects.
Cable specials say $1,000 Russians arrived at
San otefano from Odessa, and the Russians also
are concentrating troops around the foruesses Of
ohumla and Narna,
Much uneaslness is felt in Berlin over the prob
able result OF Congress.
Heavy English endorsements are being sent to
the Cape OF Good Hope.
a special London despatch SAYS the recent pub
LEGATION of the Russian Anglo basis OF under and
ing was done by the British cabinet to prepare
England for the failure of the British diplomacy.
"A cable special says Russia will make a naval
demonstrate at Ncopolis, as "a check to Austria
England has been granting additional leaves of
absence TO regiments recently under orders for
tive service.
The Indian troops at Malta are anxious to par
ade in London, and the Duke OF Cambridge ia
vors the idea.
cable special says Schouvalofs ntimation
regarding Russa's determination TO stand or fall
by the Angio-Russian agreement, was made at an
informal conference Of plenipotentiarts, and not
IN the Congress.
LONDON, June 2l. A despatch from Berlin
says u SPECIAL messenger has gone to st. Peters
burg to report TO the Car ON the progress Of
gOtiatlons which are taking a different cours Sc
from that expected by the Russians owing mainly
to u fresh re-approachnent between England and
Austria, which appears TO render further conces-
si)ns on the part of Russia necessary.
A Berlin special says Schouvalotf has informed
Congress that Russia Is determined To take stand
on the Anglo Russian agreement, and will not
treat on any other basis, make any further con-
CessiOn.
According to Warsaw letter, the Giegorian
calendar Is likely to be adopted IN Russia. The
council OF state aud ministers have been using
both Old and new styles.
The Times correspondent at Therapia says -
81 hear the Russians are strainIng their energies
~ iortiyIng Rodosto. They are evidently con
irving every means to gam firm hold on Bulga-
ria, aud are preparing to hold 1t If need be against
all adversarles. The meeting Of Congress seems
rather TO have Increased than abated their actvI-
ty.
BELGRADE, June 81. The GOODNESS with which
the p,enipUtentarcs have Individually received
the propositions made by Minister Ristcs, the
the representative OF Servia, IN Berlin, creates a
feeling OF despondency.
The second and thIid classes of the militia re-
serve have been called out for immcdi tte service.
1t is believed that the continued concentration of
Austrian troops GU tue Danube Is the cause OF the
adoption OF this measure.