Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-01-11
Foreign War News.

TOiclSn WAR views.
RUSSIA WILL SUFFER NO INTERVENTION
The ,Jouual d. ~ PctgSJ,uy of Jan.
Ith, says that Russia could not
III tile interests Of peaccitsClf, io other
wise than refuse all Intervention, and
makes il clearly understood that peace
must be discussed between the bellgcr-
cnts The JouaM points out that amy
injury by Russia To- the Suez
canal IL quite ont OF the
question and if peace negotiations
were opened ROW, the Russian occupa-
ton Of Conslantinople would be equally
ont If lie question Ii there are amy
other points upon which British inter-
csts might BE- affected, they must be Of
minor importance, and 4 frank and
loyal explanation between Russian and
English governments would lead to an
understanding oil the subject without
intcrrupting negotiations.
TIE SNOWY BALKAN PASSES.
Dispatches from Bucharest Of the
4th. say that the army which was to
cross Shipka Pass and cooperate with
Gen Gourka in movement against
Adrianople, gives no sign Of activity,
and while the present weather contin-
ucs, such operations would be impossi-
Die The deep snow offers an almost
lnsurmountable obstacle to wagons
and the Russians have no slcdgcs Or
derS have been issued for Il supply of
sledges, but by the time they are reacy
the snow will probably have disappear
ed, and the roads will be impossible
from mud and water \ correspond
ent ut Bucharest telegraphs that lie
considers it improbable that the Rus
slams can reach Adrianople before next
May.
GREECE WANTS A rIASD.
a dispatch from SYRIA Of the 4th says
NJ. Tricoupis, Greek minister Of foreign
affairs, demanded of the powers the
admission of Greece to a congress pre-
Iiminary to the conclusion of peace
It is said Lord Derby has recognized as
Just Grcece's claim to admission il 9TH
or secondary states are admitted. Italy
has likewise replied fayorably. Server
Pasha, Turkish minister Of foreign
affairs, has sent note to London pro-
testing against the participation Of
Greece.
ON THE DANUBE.
a Bucharest correspondent under
date Of Jan 3rd says the opening of
the communication between the Ser
Wan and Russian army of the Nid, is
very important rs the latter can draw
supplies from the former when they
are required, in consequence of the in
corruption of communications across
the Danube The river Is not yet frozen
over and the flow of ice Is intcrmittant.
Communication is carried on in de
sultory way 10y means of flat bottom
boats, transporting wagons and several
horses or hullocks.
WANTING AN ARNISrlC.
\ Bucharest special of the 3rd
states that II short time ago the
Turks attempted to open confidential
negotiations with Russian headquarters
for an armistice. The attempt was un-
successful, rs the Russians considered
that they ought to receive the equiya-
lent for advantages which the portc
would derive from being able To organ
lie its forces under the armstic.
THE SIEGE OF ERZERoUM.
A London telegram of Jan Bird says
the Russians continue concentrating
troops on the plains Of Erzeroum.
The movements ON Deve Begun heights
arc all visible from the Turkish forti-
iieaons. Every preparation has been
made here for prolonged siege.