Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-29
Foreign News.
THE EASTERN QUESTION.


gress have Already been dispatched to tho Pow
ers are untounded.
A telegram from Rome says:-"So tar only
preliminary notification has been received
from Berlin that the invitations to the Congress
will probably be issued shortly This commu'
nication mentions June II, as the date OF meet
ing, but the date cannot be considered definite
until tho formal invitations are sent.
Affairs at Constantinople begin to look less
dangerous. The advance of the Russian cav
airy to Pieripji, which the Turks understood to
be an attempt to seiza Pergos, with view OF
commanding the road to Kavek, is now disa'
vowed by General Todlebep. General Skobe.
left, who ordered the occupation of Pleripji, Is
declared to have exceeded bis authority and
committed an indiserction. The Russians have
withdrawn from Pierirji, and General Todle.'
ben is said to be exceedingly careful to prevent
anything at this moment which would o'use
suspicion CT create irritation.
Tho withdrawal fron Pieripji and the news
from the European capitals have so relieved the
previous tension that little fear is now enter
tanned Of an accidental collision. Both tho kus-
sian and Turkish officers are INDUCING in pleas
ure c&GuESlouS. tHs "oih VI ioA'o'a.'oo i'
greatly relaxed.
The London Times advocates species Of
British protectorate or administrative superVi-
sou for Asiatie Turkey. 1t argues that some
effectual assistance must be afforded to Turkey
TO prevent a periodical recurrence Of such a
crisis as the present; that some constant pres
sure must be applied to the governing authorl
ties to icsure good government. Europe as
whole, i! says, cannot effecually discharge such
task, Russia cannot, because the Turks dis.
trust her. Eng!apd, 90 tho contrary, is not
suspected OF any desire for territorial acqulsl'
ton. She has proved in India her capacity tor
dealing With MahommedaDs and lnSurlng AUST
administration in territories Including the most
varied races
The guidance and tic support otthis author
ity would offer a perfectly neutral, but at tho
same time eH:cusl assistance to tho Porte IN
the work of internal reform. 1t would be a
bold measure, but for that reason wise one, II
We we're to make up our minds to assume this
position in respect 10 ASia,lc Turkey. With
Turkey 10 Europe We are less concerned. There
are other Powers moro Interested in 1t aud more
capable of dealing with the problems 1t pre-
ssnts, but might do wisely to accept tar larger
degree OF responsibility than We yet have done
ia respect to the remainder of the Turkish
Empire.
a dispatch from Copstauioople gives the
following explanation ct the return of Mahmoud
Damad Pasba to the Turkish Ministry The
attempt of Ali Suav to proclaim the restoration
of Murad to the throne SO revived the nervous.
| ness of Sultan Hamid about conspiracles that
Mahmoud Damad was called to the palace aud
appointed Serasker. The Sultan felt, no
matter bow incapable Mahmoud may be- and
how much harm bis ntrgues may have done,
be is sure Of the Damad's personal devotion.
The Sultan naturally Wcuja be surrounded by
men whon he is certain are not consplrlng
against him.
Count AGdrasSy yesterday informed the del
ega,ioos that the monarchy could not allow
| itself to occupy position OF moral dependence
upon other Powers. Military preparations were
necessary, because If the Congress (of the as
ser bling Of which there was now near pros
pectl should lead to European understanding,
the moment would have come for changes 10
| all frontier relations, which might cause com
pcations.
The Government desired to strengthen the
| forces in Dslma!ia and Transylvauia, to
strengthen few defensive positions and gene
| military concentration. 1t would strive Tor the
ulhIulcuauCS Vi PCdSS, aDu iSoJiOlLiJ uCiSbu
both European and special interests.
A Belgrade dispatch states that Col. Mar
koviz Greek priest, aud six others were
publicly shot 90 Sunday ct AnjeloVatz. There
| was horrible scene, some Of the prisoners des-
perately resisting tue executloners.
A dispatch from ConStantinople announces
that Sadyk Pasha has been dismissed from the
| Premiership, aud that Ruchdi Pasha has bsen
| aDponted as his successor
| There is 10 hope of Prince G ortschakof being
able to 90 10 Barlin, and General lgnatieh is
! again being urged az substitute.
| Ii occupying The Danublan water front aban-
| doped by the Turks Austria only ful6s secret
understanding that sbo has had with Russia for
several weeks, preparatory to the occupation OF
Bosuia. The movement CT the Austrian troops
elicits little comment at St. Petersburg
LONDON, May 29-The Times continues to
dwell on the necessity of a British prctectorate
for Turkey in Asia.
The Pail Mall Gazette ia its leading editorial
yesterday took the Same ground and argued
that such protectorste VAS absolutely necessary
in the interest of future peace. The Gazette
has hitherto rejected every suggestion Of TO-.
Engagement on Turkish independence.
LONDON, May 29.-The peace feeling is not
quite SO buoyant to day as it was yesterday.
| y neaslness IS caused by an apparent chaDge Ia
the attitude Of Austria. While England agrees to
the Congress Austria is making demonstrations
unfavorable to Russia. No doubt is folt, how
ever, that the Congress will meet.
LONDON, May GA Berlin correspondent
states that the formal Invitation to attend the
| Congress will be issued as soon as all the Pow.
ers have answered the informal communication
in regard to the date and other particulars of
| the nesting.
LONDON, May ga dispatch from Berlin
says :-"Prinoe Bismarck has been advised by
| bis physicians not to take part in the Congress
as personal attendance might prove too exciting
and lsborous for him in the present condition
of his health. 1t is probable, however, that
he will attend at the close Of the celebrations
and give his formal sanction to the proceedings"
LONDON, May 29--It vas reported in Con-
stantinople yesterday, simultaneously with the
changes 10 the Government already announced,
that Redif Pasha, former Minister of War, and
O am fo1nroto of Mahmou1 Ia will anncaed