The Portland daily press., 1878-04-20
BUT ENGLAND REFLECTS 1T,

New YORK, April ia Herald correspond
ent at st. Petersburg. telegraphs that he had
conversation with IgnatieH in which the Gen
eral summed up the political situation as fol-
lows:
England continues to show her teeth. Aus.
tria is almost appeased. England wishes to
act only by diplomacy, and refuses to declare
war openly. With regard to the other powers,
Italy's interest demands strict neutrality,
France had tendency toward England, but
the Marshal President and chiefs of the army
want to remain quiet and keep on good terms
with Russia.
To sum up the chances of an understanding
are increasing gradually but slowly. We must
wait some time for a solution. The Congress
will perhaps be replaced by arbitration with
England, but nothing positive can be said on
that point yet. The riot in Moscow last Mon
day was of no consequence. 1t was put down
by the peasants themselves, and had no signifi-
canoe whatever.
Russia Consents 10 Withdraw Her Troops
If England will Her Fleet.
LONDON, April 19.-A Berlin special says
that Germany has proposed simultaneous
withdrawal of the Russian army and English
fleet from before Constantinople. and Ru ssia
has consented.
The London Times View.
The London Times commenting on des-
patch from ST. Petersburg, says:
1t is necessary for the present to entertain
with reserve the encouraging hopes held out to
us by the mediation now offered, and however
hopeful may have been tho preliminary inter-
change of views, it will also be necessary for
our government to consider with great care the
specific proposition made to them. No alarm
need be aroused by the proclamation of the
queen, prohibiting the export of war materials
Such prohibition is necessary precaution, SO
long as we are compelled to contemplate the
necessity OF having to assert our interests by
force.
Disirust of Eng lands Altitude.
The News st. Petersburg despatch says that
the unofhclal press is less sanguine than the
official, because it thinks that England's prep
arations are inconsistent with a peaceful incli.
nation. a national movement for subscribing
fund to fit cut Russian cruisers, is making
progress in all parts of the empire.
The First Step Towards n Compromise.
"A Vienna despatch says that General Todle-
ben's appointment as commander atSan Stefano
may be the first step towards effecting the COM
promise suggested by Bismarck, touching the
position near Constantinople-that is, q stimuli
taneous withdrawal of the British fleet and
Russian troops from the neghborhood of Con.
stantinople.
Russia AminbIy Obstinate.
A Berlin despatch says that Russia is willing
to discuss all the clauses of the, treaty of San
Stefano, but does not couceal her determine
tion to defend its principal stlpulations, sword
in hand if necessary
Bitter Feeling Between the Russians and
R0umanians.
A correspondent at Kalafat telegraphs that
the hostile feeling between the Russians and
is increasing Preparations are
making to transfer the military stores and
State archives from Bucharest to Turn SEVERN,
An affair at Lom Palanka illustrates the feel
ing The Roumaniaus, it appears, placed O
dag on Turkish vessel which they sank dur
ing the war, and were proceeding to prepara-
tions for raising the vessel when the Russians
came in a small boat and tore down the flag.
Blows were exchanged.
~ The Greek Ensurrection IA Failure.
A despatch from Athens say it is now Ger
tain that the Thessalian insurrection is com.