Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-06-21

DGdCOllSlicIu Will dCpdII HUH
next week, while Count Andrassy has
arranged to stay month. This causes
belief, which is encouraged by the
Russian and English plenipotentiaries
that the critical point between them
will be much more easily settled than
that between Russia and Austria.
BATouM.
A correspondent at Constantinople
says it is asserted on good authority
that the Porte has instructed its Com
missioners to open negotiations relative
to the surrender Of Batoum.
THEY WANT NO GREECE.
A London dispatch of the 18th says
the proposition to admit the represen-
tatives of Greece to the congress at
Berlin will be rejected. 1t is known
that Russia will oppose it. Germany
willsunport Russia, and Austria, France,
and Italy are jealous of the Greek
mercantile marine. The correspon-
dent thinks that Roumania, Servia,
and Montenegro have even q
less chance Of admission. In any case
the utmost that the small states can
hope for is to be heard. They will not
be permitted to take part in the de-
bate or vote.
THE AGREEMENT.
a London dispatch under date Of
June 18th says the full text Of the
agreement between Great Britain and
Russia, signed the 30th of May, is pub
lished, and confirms the correctness of
the synopsis given in the dispatches of
that date. The agreement reserves to
Russia and England the right to raise
and discuss in the congress all questions
not included i'll the stipulations, but if,
after the discussion, Russia persists in
maintaining the treaty as modified by
this agreement, England will not dis
pute her right to do so. The minor
points in the agreements are: The rec
LITIGATION of the western boundaries of
Bulgaria on the basis of nationaities,
the superior officer of the militia in
southern Bulgaria, to be nominated bv
the porte with the approval of the Eu-
ropean and Turkish powers; promises
of reform in Armenia not be exclusive
ly to Russia, but to England also.
THE FIRST SESSION OF THE CONGRESS.
Berlin advices under date of the
18th inst, state that the first sit
ting of the congress Of powers was
merely devoted to formaities, election
of president and bureau. The presiden-
cy was conferred on Prince Bismarck,
ut the suggestion of Count Andrassy,
who advocated this selection not sim
ply on the ground Of traditional custom,
but for the eminent services which Bis
marck on all sides was acknowledged
to have rendered. Count Andrassy also
expressed the warmest hopes for the
recovery of the revered German en-
peror. The first real working sitting of
the congress will be held next Monday.
This long interval appears to be due to
II desire to facilitate the task of congress
ny preliminary negotiations between
the plenipotentiaries. Such confer
ence, yesterday evening between Counts
Schouvaloh and Andrassy, lasted till
late in the night.
THE CONGRESS.
Berlin advices of the 18th say that
the day was spent chiefly by the ENJOYS
to the congress i'll paying visits of cere-
mony III introductons and receptions.
State carriages, with richly caparsoned
horses, OutrlderS and tOOtmen III state
costumes, rolled about the streets all
afternoon, conveying the special ENJOYS
to and from the old castle, where they
received an audience by the Crown
Prince, III order Of the time Of their ar
rival in Berlin. severe thunder
storm mawed outdoor proceedings.
The British delegates and suites dined
with Lord Russell, British Ambassador.
Prince and Princess Bismarck hold II
reception this evening.
THE TURK.
Vienna dispatches Of the 18th say the
porte does not contemplate taking II
stand against the declaration of indie
pendence by Roumania, Sefvia or
Montenegro. In regard to Asia, the
Turks will plead that Russia's posses
sion Of kars would leave the great port
of the country defenseless, and that the
nationaliues about Batoum are opposed
to annexation TO Russia.
The New Silver Dollar in San Francisco.
The holders Of silver in San Francisco
at first declined to accept silver dollars
from Secretary Sherman in payment for