Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-07-16
Foreign News
TIE EASTERN QUESTION

It is reported that a convention has been
arranged between Austria ADD the Porte. The
latter accepts The occupation Of Bosnia and
Helzsgovina Austria engages to prevent any
future alliance between Russi. and Montenegro
and Se1vis, ADD TO preserve order IN Bulgaria
between Mussulmaus AID Christians, even, il
necessary, during Russian occupation. All
accounts confirm the reports that the opposl'
ton to Austrian occupation is giving way.
The insurgents about Livno have decided not
only 10 submit, but to place themselves at Inc
disposal of tho Austrian commander.
It is reported that the Porto is about to
grant to an Eoglish company concession for a
commercial and strategical railway from hcr'
sina to Dlarbekir and Etzsroum.
The opposition leaders in England have de-
cided to oppose the policy of tho Anglo.
Turkish convention, and to take tho sense OF
Parliament on tho subject.
NEGOTIATIONS are proceeding between Rome
and Athens, which, if successful, will pledge
Italy to assist in the defense of the Greek coast
10 the event of a war between Greece and
Turkey.
There have been radical meetings in Naples
IeCeully W ulSC tuC duut Abtiou VI Dooepeio
TyroI to Italy.
A Vienna dispatch states that Tho Italian
ambassador has been recalled to Rome 10 con
sequence Of bis reports respecting Austrian
criticisms on this movement
The Porte has instructed the authorities OF
Bapjaluka TO notify the population that the
Austrian army will enter Bosnia with the most
friendly intentions, and that tho relations be-
Imam Aus|,io opd tho pnrfo nNnfiDnn rnoSt
amicable The population appears to DO tran
quilted, and even the insurgents seem dlspos'
cd to submit to the Austriaus
The London Times. in q leading editorial
article this morning, says lord Beacons
field will be welcomed 10 London to day as the
chief actor in one of the most honorable
triumphs in tho modern diplomacy Of England.
To the fame of the distinguished English
statesman, he has added that of o sngularly
successful Foreign Minister. and it would be
hard to say what greater distinction can remain
for him.
LONDON. July 1G A p. n1.-Thc vicinity oil
Charing Cross and Trafalgar squares is packed
with people. The passage in the West strand
and Whitehall, even for pedestrians, is blocked
The CLEARING Gross Hotel and the houses on
either side of tho way to Dowriog street are
covered with flags and decorations. Many
American flags are observed, including fine
display from the American exchange opposite
the Charring Cross Hotel. The carriages OF tho
nobility arc constantly arriving from the dlrcc
ton Of Pail Mall, and each is received with
cheers from the crowd At this hour
the reserved SEATS in the station are filled
Tho ladies arc 10 gala costume and the scene
is very brilliant.
LONDON, july 1G, $50 n. m,-Lord Raa
cousfeld alightcd at the Charring Cross railway
station, at 1850 p. m. After brief hapdshak king
lord Beaconsfcd and lord and lady Salisbury
entered their carriage. As they drove along
the west strand there was one continuous cheer
and showers Of bouquets by hundreds from the
crowd and the houses. The crowd followed
the carriage cheering and throwing 10 wer1 al
the way 10 Dowaing street.