The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-02-07
IMPORTANT FOREIGN NEWS.
The Russians in COnstantinOpIe, and
Masters of the Situation.
Great Excitement, and Almost {
War Panic in England.
4 Virtual Confirmation OF Excit-
ing Eastern RnmOrs.
OTHER IMPORTANT FOREIGN NEWS.
\ a.lonal Associated Press to the star

THE VERY LATEST FROM THE EAST.
LONDON, Feb. 7.-rhe English Gov
ernment Ia without official information
Of the actual entry Of the Russians in
Constantinople, but believe the Rus
slams still continue advancing towards
that city, Notwithstanding that the ar
mistice has been signed. A Cabinet
Council to consider the situation was
hastily summoned yesterday.
The reported occupation Of Constau.
tinople by the Russians has created a
panic on the Stock Exchange.
Minister Layard has teIegraphed to
Lord Darby from Constantinople via
India that the Russians have arrived
near to and are about entering Con-
stantinople, and also taking up posi-
ton near Gallipoli. This movement Of
the Russians will give them command OF
the Straits OF Bosphorus and Darda-
nelles. Minister Layard expresses un-
easinsss at his isolated position through
the wires being cut, which prevents
prompt communication between London
and Constautinople. There Is intense
excitement in this city, amounting al
most to . war fever.
THE NEWS VIRTUALLY CONFIRMED.
LONDON, Feb. 1.-The telegram from
Minister Layard apprising the Govern
ment Of the approach Of the Russians to
ConstantinOple was two days on route.
This fact tends to confirm the report OF
the actual occupation Of the city BY the
Russians.
WILL VOTE THE WAR CREDIT.
It believed that in consequence Of the
gravity Of the news, the opposition will
consent to withdraw the credit amend
ment, and that Parliament will tonight
pass the vote for q supplementary war
credit unanimously.
PRICES NOMINAL.
LONDON, Feb. 7-2 P. M.-In conse-
quence OF tue political situation, the
prices OF breadstu1Is to-day are nom-
inal.
IMPORTANT CABINET SESSION.
LONDON, Feb. 7--3 p. Milne Cabinet
is still in session, and great anxiety is
manifested to learn the result Of tine sit
ting. Comment 10 freely indulged in as
to the proper course the government
should pursue In the present alarming
crisis. 1t 10 admitted on all sides that
Engiand's interests are jeopardizod by
Russia's action.
The Russian Army Marching On.
OCCUPATION OF CONsTANTINoPLE AND
THE DARDAHELLES.
LONDON, Feb. 7a- The Advertiser
says: awe have reason to believe that
tine Government has received informa-
tion OF the entry Of the Russian army
into Constantinople. At any rate, il the
Government is not in possession Of this
news, the Russian Embassy is."
The Post says: "The Russians are in
Constantinople. This was the news
last night current In London, and we in.
cline to think it is based upon official
authentic intelligence"
A special from Paris says report ia
current there that the Russians already
hold q post on the Dardauelles. The
Times in its leader says: "We are not
altogether confident that Prince Gorts.
chakoff has definitely renounced the en-.
trance OF Russian troops into ConsJan-
tinople. kumors were afloat last night
that some such entrance had already
been made or was on The point OF being
made. At the utmost such an occupa.
ton could be oil only such a nomin al
character as the German entrance into
Paris. There is, in short, every ap-
parent ground for confidence 10 tue
prospect before us, and no solid reason
for alarm"
THE FEELING IN TURKEY.
To show the feeling towards England
10 Turkey here Is the substance OF an in.
terview between Server Pasha and a
correspondent of the London Daily
News in Constantinople. In reply to
correspondents question, Server Pasha,
Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Sub.
lime Porte, said, word lor word, as near
Iy as you can translate ii: II have
hitherto been u partisan of England--or
the English policy--of the Il glish alli-
ance. | believed there were ties of
sympathy, friendship aud interest
between the two peoples tnat necessi-
tated alliance. L believed i'll England
to the extent of compromising myself
and my Government. soc that nave
been mistaken-that was deceived, or
correcting hlmseli that deceived my
self. l now abandon the English all-
auce. no longer believe in tue English
policy, the English Government or The
English people. accept tue Russian
policy aud alliance. am partisan O.
them. believe in the Russian policy.
L am more Russian than tue Russians