The Portland daily press., 1878-05-08
THE EAST.
THE OUTLOOK DECIDEDLY
PEACEFUL.
Peace Sentiments Growing in
Russia and England.


that Count Adlerberg will succeed Gortschakoff,
Such an appointment would mean postpone
ment of reform and the subordna.ion of every-
thing to the Gar, of whom Count Adierberg is
the instrument.
The North German Gazstte of Berlin. yes-
terday denied somewhat similar report. that
Count Adlerberg is selected to Temporarily
replace Gortschakoff. -
The change in public opinion of Russia in a
peaceful direction is said to be very marked
and to be the result of the recognition of the
serious consequences that would inevitably
result from new war; The Gar is personally
directing negotiations with the assistance Of
Baron .Jomini. The Cars predictions are
entirely iu favor of peace.
The Peace Feeling Grows 9th in l. o ndon
and st. Petersburg.
LONDON, May 7.-Tw elve hund red rifles are
ordered shipped to Malta Immediately, pro ba-
bly, for the Indian contingent 1t is stated
national convention be called in London to
protest against war should the government
take further measures likely in the opinion of
the Liberals to lead to war
The statements of Northcote in the Commons
last evening are regarded as reassuring. 1t is
also thought the visit of Schouval0ff, Russian
ambassador at London, to st. Petersburg can
not be otherwise than helpful to the cause of
peace, as he can explain the temper and views
of the English government and people more
effectively than could be done in correspOn-
dence.
Inc FIOXmate VDJect OIL ms Frestut
Negotiations.
The general impression is that Gortschakoff
will not ba able to resume the chancellOrshlp
at present. The endeavors are stated to be
directed to securing such an understanding
between England and Russian as will permit
the assembling of the Congress without the
certainty of failure. To this end direct COM
munication are passing between the two
governments with view of ascertaning what
notifications in Europe and Asia would render
the San Stefano treaty acceptable. Without such
understanding there will be no Congress.
Destitution Among the Russian Peasan.
try. +. -
Great misery and restitution is said to pre-
vail among this peasants of Russia The
governments of Kasau, ViOtka, Nichni,
Novgorod, Perm and Simbirsk cannot afford
relief as the people are unable to pay the
taxes.
EnsIishmen in the SaItan's Service
The most important army corps in front Of
Constantlnoplo is commanded by an English
man. Baker Pasha, Capt. Manthrope, an
Englishman who is second 10 command of the
Turkish fleet, has just received decoration from
the Sultan. The statement that Horribly feet is
expected at Port Said is obviously premature.
| schouvaloff's Mission.
NEW YORK, May 7.-Kiernan's cable specials
says Schouvaloff's mission to ST. Petersburg is
| to explain to the Gar the position taken by
| England and to convince him that England is
determined not to give way or relinQuish her
demands. There is a sanguine feeling that the
mission will result in securing peace.
The MussuIman Iasurrection.
A despatch from Constantinople says Mus
sulman insurreotion is rapidly spreading, that
there has been some severe fighting and the
insurgents met with several successes. There
has been collision between some Turks and
Russians at Baulair, but the disturbance was
promptly suppressed. SIEVE nteen wagon loads
| of torpedoes are at San Stsfano. 1t is thought
that upon the result of the present negotiations
| depends the last chance of the Congress being
held. The feeling however is very hopeful.
An Arrangement Which If Accepted will
Bring Peace.
The Telegram's London special states that q
basis of the arrangement which the powers
desired to submit to the Gar has at last been
agreed upon and if the terms of this arrange
ment are accepted by Russia war will be
virtually at an end. The. arrangement is
separated into five divisions s
The first division relates to Bulgaria. The
powers propose that the two regions of Bulgaria
situated north of the Balkans shall be coded to
Russia. The second feature Of the first division
stipuates that the southern portion Of Bulgaria
shall remain under the Sultan.
The second division relates solely to the
Asiatic compensation which it is proposed shall
be reduced to minimum.
The third division has not yet been brought
to satisfactory conclusion. 1t relates to the
when the more important issues Of the question
are successfully disposed of.
The fourth division demands a definitive
settlement of the war indemnity regarding
which it is to be feared Russia will be apt to
disagree with the powers.
Under the fifth division it is proposed that
both Thessaly and Epirus shall be accorded
right of self government, thus securing for
national independence If this proposition
should be considered favorably by Russia the
troops stationed upon these territories would
Immediately withdraw. Everything however
depends upon the signing of the protocol on
the above basis.
The Russians Willing to Retire.
LONDON, May IA despatch from Constan-
tinaple says Gen. Todleben is about to retire to
the lines of Tchalolda leaving small force at
San Stefano. The Russians offer to fall back
behind straight line drawn between Ded-
cogatch and Adrianople if the British fleet will
withdraw at the same time.
Crisis in the Sfrvian Cabinet.
BELGRADE, May 7.-Ministerial differences
have eliminated in the resignation of the
minister of war. 1t is probable there will be
extensive notifications in the ministry. 1t is
now confidently stated that Servia will not
join Russia in case of new war.
Russia's Peaceful Iuientlons Doubted.
LONDON, May S-The Standards correspon-
dent at Vienna says referring to the Austrian
interests: There is no news to-day but the
feeling of confidence is now justified by known
facts. Russia uses friendly words, but her acts
in Roumania and the conduct of the servians
do not inspire confidence. Roumania has
issued another circular to the projects and
foreign powers protesting against Russian
advance, and announcing that Raumanian
officials are being elected from their posts in
Bessarabia
Protests Against the San stefano Treaty
The Times despatch from Pera says petitions
and tprotests are reaching the Porte and the
embassies from all sides against the territorial
arrangement of the treaty of San Stefano.
Gle from the Sandjak of Varna declares
the Inhabitants will resist by force
the Russian occupation of the fortress
Another from Batoum makes a direct appeal
to England and reports that the Russians are
advancing towards the town. Information
comes from the Dobrudy that rising in that
district is imminent. f.,
Municipal Electi0ns.