Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-02-21
EUROPE's TROUBLES
GERHINT:S POSITION rs DEFINED
By BISMARCK.
The Premiers Will Not Go To The Con-
ference--Turkish Garrisons Refuse to
Surrender as Provided in the Armistice
Conditions--Rumors of Russian Advance
on Constantinople.

Surrender as Provided in the Armistice
ConditiOns-Rumors of Russian Advance
on Constantinople,
EDINBURGH, Feb. 2O.-John Walter, liberal
member of Parliament for Berks, and chief
proprietor of the London Times, was black
Dalied at the Atheneum club on account Of his
sentiments.
LONDON, Feb. 2O.-The meeting of London
Worklngmen on the Eastern question was aban-
ooned because Gladstone signifed determine
ton not to participate
Many interesting points in the
DEBATE IN THE GERMAN RE1cBsr.o
yesterday were not brought out in the summa-
RES thereof received last night. Herr Re-
noungsen, who introduced the Interpolation ;s
national liberal and personal friend of Prince
Bismarck. He said it behooved Germany to
protect the threatened interests of Austria
There was danger that Russia. regarding
herself as omnipotent, would advance
demands incompatible with the we'll
being of other States. If such would be the
case the liberal party hoped the German gov
eminent knew how to cause Russia to modify
her demands. This sentiment was followed by
loud applause.
Prince Bismarck said that the recent debates
in the British parliament have nearly ex-
hausted the subject. A judicious regard for
her own interests required Russia to obtain the
sanction of the powers for the terms of peace,
and II such consent is unobtainable, Russia
might be expected to act on the maximum.
deoti possidentes. Germany was the first to
consent to the conference and was Indifferent
as to where it should be held but if on German
soil it must have a German president. Wheth-
er, after the principle has been admitted it will
be advisable to adhere to it absolutely, will be
reserved for Interior decision, according to the
personages who attend the conference, He
hoped peace would be maintained. Indeed he
could hardly conceive that fresh com plications
would arise, but should they, he would not ad-
wise the emperor togo to war, except in har-
mony with the federal council The
imperial parliament and the German
nations Were Germany now to
announce her intentions at the conference she
would simply render it impossible to continue
the work of mediation, if in such case the pro-
gramme announced by Germany might be
adopted by others, when peace might be i'm
Perllled. Accordingly, it would be serious
mistake to avow programme that might be
evaded by some, and taken advantage of by
Others. Germany had no wish to act as arbi
ter in the impending conflict. All her ambi-
ton was confined to the modest occupation of
a broker who settled bargain between parties
Germany was on the most friendly terms with
Russia and Austria, and had not single in
terest, except friendly rivalry in trade antap
onistic to England. This enables her to med
ate, and she does not intend to throw her power
into the balance. The three Emperors' alliance.
winch is based not on written enga gements. but
on personal sympathies, is not strong enough to
induce any of the participants to sacrifice i'm
portant national interests pour les beou1 yeur of
another power. Only for German interests
German independence, would he advise the
Emperor to draw the sword.
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support of advanced Liberals, if it became
necessary to protect Austrian interests.
Herr Swindhorst gave similar assurance for
the Uultramontanes.
Prince Bismarck replied that an arbter's
office was the most thankless imaginable Rms
sla found 1t SO after Olmutz, Prussia after
Villa Franco, and Napoleon Ill. after Sadowa.
AS for the advice of Poles and Socialists. he
Thought the Polish peasantry did not share the
nobllty's enm1ty for Russia and as for Social
lists, they were hardly competent to discuss
these questions.
speech, says it simply eliminates Germany
from the calculation, and the issue rests be-
tween Russia, Austria and England.
THEY LII STAY BEHIND THE SCENE
LONDON. Feb. 2O.-A telegram from Paris
says: 1t is stated here that Lord Derby and
Prince Bismarck having announced they will
not represent their respective countries at the
Congress. Prince Gortschakotf has given-notice
OF a similar decision.
sERyIAs GRIEVANCE.
BELGRADE. Feb. 2O.-Gen. Lesstiamin has
gone to Adrianople to endeavor to obtain q
modification of the peace preiminaries in favor
OF Servla and to protest against a Russian
occupation of Nisch. The Servians are already
removing all their artillery from Nisch for
safety.
VIENNA SATISFIED.
A Vienna dispatch says: Prince Bismarck's
speech has caused satisfaction in political and
diplomatic circles here, as it is believed Ger
many has no intention of attempting to coun-
teract the decided measures which Austria NAV
have to take to uphold her interests.
SERVER PAsHA RESIGNED.
PERA, Feb. 2O.--Server Pasha has ceased to be
minister of foreign affairs. Sabri Pasha will
probably act in Servers place until the return
OF sauet Pasha, now in Adrinople on permits
sion
CoNsTANTINopLE, Feb 20.-The report of the
resignation of Server Pasha is confirmed. Musta-
pha Assim Pasha, president of the Senate, will
take charge of the foreign Office pending the
arrival of Savfet Pasha.
THE FLEET-BAKER.
LONDON Feb. 20.-The channel souadron
four iron clads, proceed eastward from Gibral-
tar to-day.
Valentine Baker has not been released from
command nor resigned, but is furloughed.
WILL NOT SURRENDER
LONDON, Feb. 2l.-A special from Negotin
states that the Turkish commandments of Wild
den and Belgradehik refuse to surrender or to
recognize the Roumanians, although the Rus
SLAMS insist on their doing SO.
RUSSIANS AGAIN ADVANCING.
LONDON, Feb. 2O.-A st. Petersburg special
dated Wednesday, says: 1t is now stated here
that the British government will not withdraw
the heet to Besika Bay. Accordingly the Rus
SLAMS are likely to occupy Constantinople, or at
least one OF it's faubnrgs, if they have not done
SO already. Late last night there was an un-
confirmed rumor in circulation that they were
already at Therepia. Direct communication
between London and Constantinople is AGAIN
interrupted.
Berlin correspondent says it is believed
Prince Bismarck would have spoken differently
but for conviction that Austria will avoid any
rupture with Russia.
AUSTRO-HUNGARY.
VIENNA, Feb. 21.-An impression prevails
here that the Austro-Hungary delegations,
which are especially charged with the consider
alton OF foreign affairs, will be convoked next
week, SO that the government may enter the
Congress with the full support of
the empire. Austria has already taken steps to
ascertain confdentially whether the powers are
prepared Ior the congress to commence, at the
latest IN three weeks. IT, as rumored, Austria
has received answers which have enabled her
! to dispatch formal invitations to-day, it would
show that the negotiations at Adrianople have
taken an unexpectedly favorable turn.
| correspondent at Vienna states that the re-
port of an abandonment of the project of an
Anglo-Russian alliance is fully confirmed.
Prince Bismarck's speech has greatly strength
ened the hopes of the Austrian government
| that war will be averted,
The Weather.
| WASHINGTON, Feb. 2l.-Indications for the