Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-02-20
War News.
STILL TALKING.

date of Feb. 10th say the changed
circumstances of the eastern ques-
ton are passing beyond Lord Der
by's pacific inclinations. Should he re-
main in office we may regard it as a
favorable symptom for the maintain
ance of peace, though it may be earned
at the cost of concessions. Ii he re-
tires, we may count on serious compll-
cations.
THE ACTIVITY IN WOOLWICH ARSENAL
is daily increasing. New guns Of near
" every description and military trans
port wagons are being rapidly manu-
featured.
A telegram from Constantinople
Of the 18th inst, says the fleet
is expected at Princess Islands
this evening, unless compelled to cast
anchor at Marmora in consequence of
tempestuous weather. Two IRON
clads have been left at Gallipoli
to protect the outlet. Four
will be stationed at Princess
Island. The FIrmi,,go will stay in the
Bosphorus to maintain communication
between Layard and Admiral Horribly.
The F1aminago went to meet the fleet
with sealed orders. No salute is to
be fired or formal notice taken of the
arrival of the fleet The English consul
at Chanak Callesse made demand for
free entry for 5000 tons of coal for the
feet.
THE TURKISH PARLIAMENT WAS DISSOLVED
to-day by an imperial message, which
declares that this action was taken in
consequence of the necessities of the
situation; that the sultan appreciates
the services of members and hopes soon
10 re-convoke parliament.
THE BRITISH FLEET AT THE BosPHoRUs.
London advices of the 14th say the
following is in the Advertiser in official
form: We have reason to believe the
fleet has passed the Dardaneles and is
now in the sea of Marmora. We I'M
derstand Admiral Horribly was left full
discretion as to the force he would take
with him, and in all probability larger
force has gone than was at first contem-
plated. We believe the porte has con-
tented itself with formal protest. The
Standard and Post confirm the report
that the British ships have passed the
Dardanelles and give the numb er as
six
READY FOR WAR.
The Standard in its leader says: Eng
land is ready to act with any or every
power in bridling Russian aggressions
upon their rights and interests, but if
all hold back we must act by ourselves
and leave our neighbors to save their
own interests and honor if they cam.
SUPPLIES FOR THE ARMY.
The Standard positively denies the
rumors of impending dissolution.
The transport department has COM
menced negotiations with large con-
tractors for the immediate delivery, if
required, of considerable quantity Of
provisions for troops.
The independent liberal members
have formed a committee to watch the
progress of the eastern question and
prevent the government from drifting
into war movements which has already
received thirty ADMISSIONS.
TORPEDO IMPEDIMENT.
4 Vienna correspondent writing
under date of Feb. 14th says the
Russians are provided with number
of torpedo boats at Rodesto, and intend
to insert them in closing the Bosphorus
rs preliminary condition to granting
Of firmans for the passage of the Oar
danelles.
PREPARING FOR WAR.
London advices under date of
Feb. 18th state that all work
men in the Sheirness dock yard
have been ordered to work over time.
At the Portsmouth dock yard over
5000 men are working over time. AL
though 500 fresh hands have already
been engaged since Saturday, consider
able numbers are still being entered.
The lords of admiralty have not limited
the dock yard authorities in regard to
money, but have expressed a desire
that not moment shall be lost.
HIS WAY INTO THE DARDANELLs.
VIM. III. Smith, first lord of the admi-
rality, replying to a question in the
house of commons last night stated that
the orders which have been sent to Ad-
miral Horribly were clear and distinct
hiiO cOill Oii lllC SOfciluIClIt . I0SUOuSl-
Dlllty, but it would be inconsistent with
his duty to state their nature. A press
association dispatch says it is understood
that Admiral Horribly is instructed to
force the Dardanelles with, if necessary,
his whole fleet of iron-clads.
ON TO CONsTANTINOPLE.
4 Vienna dispatch of Feb. 18th says
that Information has been received
that u Russian battalions will enter
Constantinople to-day. 81
THEY ENTER CONsTANTINOPLE.
a correspondent of Feb 18th
ut st. Petersburg telegraphs as follows
Il can state positively that orders have
been sent to the Russian troops to enter
Constantinople.
RUsIA's EXCUSE FOR ENTERING CoNsTAN-
TINOPLE.
It is officially announced that
Prince Gortschakoff Sunday tel
egraphed the powers stating
that the intelligence that Great