Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-01-04
PEACE PROPOSITIONS.
Ensland's Note and Russia's Reply
Thereto.
RUSsIA's REPL,


London, Jan. Ia Vienna correspond
ent, referring to Russia's reply to the En-.
glish note concerning the opening of nego-
tiating for peace with Turkey, which reply.
as reported Last night, is to the effect that
Turkey should apply direct to the Russian
commander-in chief for an armistice. says
this Intelligence was not altogether unex-
pected. Ever since the idea of possible
mediation was mooted feclers have been
thrown out from Berlin and St. Petersburg
indicating that Russia regarded an armis-
tice as a preliminary step to any pacific
overtures, with the additional hint that
the Car would require the cession of
the Danubian fortresses as q
preliminary condition of an
armistice; but as, owing to the weather, it
see ns almost impossible for the Russians to
think of leading a large army across the
Balkans, it may De expected that they will
not exact too hard terms for an armist;cc,
but content Themselves with Erzeroum and
one or two iortresses on the Danube.
THE sTIMEs"
The Times in its leader says Russia has
by her answer entered into no controversy
with England. Her answer is really ad-
dressed to Turkey. To suppose that Eng
land should feel rebuffed because the porte
has been invited to send an envoy to the
Russian commander-in-chief, would be ia
raise suspicion that our government has gone
out Of its way to provoke quarrel. Yet il
would be useless to hide the existence of in.
huenccs which if unchecked, would involve
us in quarrel. A section of society with
some advantages of position is using all its
power to array England on the side Of
Turkey.
THE "pALL MALL GAZETTE"
The Pail Mall Gazette, in its leading ar
! ticle, commenting on the reported answer to
England's note, says: 1T is what most peo-
pie expected, and it will be more profitable
! to consider what is likely to follow than in
| tlinging angry words at what was we'll fore
seen. We may now expect the strongest
pressure to be put on Turkey to make peace
outright with her foe. We suppose re.
settlement of the eastern question by Russia
and Turkey is not thought desirable by any
Englishman who understands the tenure on
which our Empire is held, nor is it con,
ceivable that England with safety can allow
the acquisition of the Black Sea ports and
the rectiGcation of the Asan frontiers to be
made while she remains mute"
THE FEELING AT ST. PETERSBURG.
London, Jan. IA telegram dated St.
Petersburg, to-day. says: The prevalent
conviction here is that the success of Eng
lands mediatory action will depend upon
the spirit in which it may have been made.
1t is thought in official circles that any paci-
fic effort should proceed from that stand
point, that peace conditions must De con.
sonant with Russia's dignity and sacrifices,
and it is believed that England cannot over.
look this consideration.
London, Jan. "A telegram from St.
Petersburg says that direct negotiations be.
tween the Porte and the Russian headquar.
tiers would not exclude the most interested
neutral powers, as Russia would propose no
conditions which had not received at least
the taclt consent Of Austria and Germany
and the porte would accept nothing without
consulting England. Persons connected
with the ministry of foreign affairs, asser,
that Russia will be found much more mod
crate than is commonly expect ID in regard
to peace conditions generally, and the ques
ton of the straits particularly.
AT coNsTANTlNoPLE.
Vienna, Jan. lit is announced frou
Constantinople that the peace party arc
making strenuous efforts. 1t IS reported
they have been Joined by Mahmoud DamaG
Pasha. who has hitherto been the mainsts,
of the war party. The peace party have
gained ground considerably, both in tn,
palace and senate. and it seems probabl,
that Turkey will consent to make direc
overtures to Russia.