Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-10

! PREPARING FOR THE STRUGGLE.
A Constantinople dispatch of the
3rd inst, says that the Russians
have commenced a fresh move
ment toward Gallipoli, the Russian
troops moth of the Balkans being
moved nearer the Danube. The Rus
slams are everywhere erecting fortifica-
tons.
DEMAND FOR THE BOsPHORUs FORTS.
The Russians fearing the Turks will en-
deavor to maintain neutrality, Moran,
first dragoman of the Russian en-
bassy, has made the following demands
which may be regarded as an ultima
tum: the surrender to the Russians of
Notifications on both sides of the up
per Bosphorus and Gallipoli and Bau-
lacir on the Dardanelles. The Turks
are also to evacuate Makrivat and Mis-.
tax, and place some barracks and hos
pitfalls at the disposal of the Russians.
The Grand Duke Nicholas last night
urged these demands on Rouf Pasha,
and they will be submitted to the coun-
Gil. 1t is said the sultan and Vekeff
Pasha oppose them.
THE WAR FEELING.
London dispatches of the 3rd inst,
state that the London Standard an
nounces in official form that it has been
decided to Immediately recall the Duke
of Edinburg from the Mediterranean
1t is probable that four ships of channel
squadron will 60 to the Leraeus. The
archbishop of Canterbury has ordered
special prayers in consequence Of pub
lie anxiety.
CALLING OUT THE RESERVES.
The Gazette tonight publishes a pro-
clamation ordering the reserves to as
semble on or before April 10.
ENGLAND's GRIEVANCE.
London associated press dispatches of
the I'd inst. say that Lord Salisbury has
succeeded Lord Derby as British Min
lister of Foreign Affairs, and has issued
a circular-dispatch to all British Ambas-
sailors on the subject of negotiations for
a Congress and the Treaty of San Ste
fano. 1t is a remarkable manifesto of
England's intentions with regard to that
treaty, and it is difficult to gather from
it any hope that the difficulty between
England and Russia can be smoothed
over. The first half Of the circular is
devoted to review of the history of
the late negotiations, and consists al
most wholly Of extracts from the official
communications which passed between
the Powers. The latter half insists
upon a discussion of the treaty as a
whole, and it reveals the real ground of
England's refusal to attend the Congress
in a new light. Lord Salisbury claims
not only. as generally supposed hitherto.
the right to discuss each clause of the
the treaty in detail, but to raise objec-
tons to the treaty in the aggregate
The queens message on calling out
the reserve adds nothing new to the
situation, and, although it is not to be
discussed in Parliament until Monday,
1t Is measure not requiring the con-
sent of parliament, and meantime the
mobilization Of the reserves will 60 on.
| THE TURK.
Constantinople dispatches of April
End, state that the appointment of o.
man Pasha to the chief command of
the Turkish army is regarded as show
ing a favorable policy to the Russians,
since Osman Pasha, during his contine-
ment in Russia, has been quite Won
over to Russian views. The Turkish
troops between Buyukdere and the
Russian lines have been withdrawn,
and nothing now prevents the Grand
Duke from Selling a commanding po-
sition on the BosphOrus at very short
notice.
THE QUEENS MESSAGE.
London dispatches of the LIST state
that the Queens message was read in
the house of commons by the speaker
1t is as follows: The present state of
public affairs in the East and the neces-
sity of taking steps for the mainte-
nance of peace and for the protec-
ton of the interests of the
Empire having constituted, in the opir-
ion of Her Majesty, a case Of great
emergency, within the meaning of the
acts of Parliament. In that behalf,
Her Majesty deems it proper to provide
means for the public service. There
fore, in pursuance of these acts, Her
Majesty has thought it right to COM
municate to the house of commons that
she is about to direct that the reserve
force and militia reserve or such part
thereof as Her Majesty may think
necessary be forthwith called out for
permanent service.
LORD SALISBURY MINISTER OF FOREIGN
AFFAIRS.
Sir Stafford Northcote, chancellor of
the exchequer, announced in the house
of commons this afternoon, that Lord
Salisbury had been appointed foreign
secretary.
THE LAST HOPE OF PEACE.
A st. Petersburg dispatch of April LIST,
says that despite the general ex cite
ment, few men in high position advo-
cate final attempt at Cancellation by
a simultaneous withdrawal of the Brit
ish fleet and the Russian army from
the neighborhood of Constantinople
pending arbitration by a neutral Sover-
eign.
AUsTRIA's ATTITUDE.
A London dispatch of April LIST says
Notwithstanding England's warlike at
titude, there are hopes in Vienna that
war may yet be avoided, and Austria
| has decided to agree to Gen. Ignatieff' s