The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1878-01-04
FOREIGN NEWS.

\ 1890
Nine hundred horses perished in the
vicinity Of Sistova during the recent
storm.
In compliance with a summons by
telegraph, Midhat Pasha has started for
London.
The French Academy Of Naval Sci
ences has elected Ralph Waldo Emer-
son one Of its foreign associates.
It is reported there are $4,000 sick in
Bulgaria, aud supplies are Inadequate.
The number probably includes the sick
among Turkish prisoners.
From the tone Of the English and
Continental press a war involving a
greater portion of Europe is very liable
10 be the outcome Of tue present situa-
ton.
1t is believed that should Russia reject
mediation, Lord Beaconsfield is prepar-
ing to appeal to the country on the
question Of declaring war for the defense
of British interests.
A ConstantinOple dispatch says that
Austria, in reply TO the Turkish circular,
reserves the right TO intervene on the
opening Of peace negotiations as a guar
anteeing and frontier power
Bridges crossing the Danube at Sim
nitza were taken up to prevent their
destruction. Il is hoped the bridge at
Petrocheni, just reported as having been
carried away, can be repaired.
Ex-President Grant landed at Malta
last Saturday. He took luncheon with
the Duke aud Duchess of Edinburg, and
lined with the governor. \ gala per-
formanee Of opera was given in honor
Of the General in the evening.
The Post publishes the following in
official form: 1--WE are sorry to gathe
that there is little prospect of England,
1ffers of mediation being accepted at ST
Petersburg. Russia seems disposed tC
rely on the possibility Of engaging th,
Porte in direct negotiations"
The Daily Ne,0s' Bucharest CORE,
spondeut states that intelligence is re.
ceived that the bridge at Petrocheni
the last remaining across the Danube
has been carried away. Few boats oc-
easionally cross, passage is hazardous
and several persons have already been
drowned.
1t is impossible to procure full infor.
nation regarding the condition of the
/ Russian and Roumauian soldiers ana
Turkish prisoners who were on theil
way TO Bucharest during the snow
storm, but from disconnected details al
hand, it is evident there has been terri
ble suffering.
The Madrid Epoca states Don Carlos
was expelled from France at the re-
quest of the Spanish government. Ex-
1 Queen Isbella has written the Paris
Figure protesting against the expul-
sion of Don Carlos and repudiating the
accusation that she was conspiriDg with
him against King Alfonso.
The HerdlTs London special says;
"In English military circles war is con-
sidered almost inevitable. Arrange
ments are completed and regiments al
lotted for an army of $1,000 men, and
steps are already taking toward the for
nation Of a nucleus for reserve army.
Profound uueasiness prevails here, with
/ great depression in trade aud finance. -
The Times London special says that
vast supplies Of canned food are being
shipped to Malta. It IS said on excellent
authority that 900 Indian troops are
being prepared to move at call. That
Egypt, either by force or purchase, will
be taken possession of, is contingency
liable and almost sure to occur. 1t is
urged that the present is the most favor
able time for war, owing to the vast
number of unemployed men who would
enlist to escape starvation.
After an exceedingly difficult passage
over the snow-covered mountains and
frozen foOtpaths, the vanguard of Rus
sian division has occupied the Balkan
passes between Arabakouk and Sophia,
and cavalry has already been stationed
on the Sophia roads. The Tu.ks were
taken by surprise, consequently the
/ Russians lost only five wounded. Along
the eastern front, namely, the River
/ Lom, the Turks have withdrawn all
interpretations, leaving only small armed
bodies, composed Of troops and inhabi-
tants. The latter, with arms, retire to
woods after burning their own villages.