Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-02-07
KEY OF THE EAST.
SEIZED BY THE RUSSIAN ARMY
That the Cars Soldiers Hold Constanti-
nople---The Greek War not Serious
Emperor Williams speech--Chinese Con-
quest in Asia.


We have reason to believe that the govern.
ment has received information of the entry
of the Russian army into Constantinople
At any rate, if the government is not in pos
session of this news, the Russian embassy is
The Post says: The Russians are in Con
stantinople. This was the news last night
current in London, and we incline to think
it is based upon official authentic intelli-
gence. The message has come via Alexan-
dria. We do not know at this moment
what the precise nature of the occupa-
ton is. According to some diplo-
matists, the Russians have possessed
themselves of the two forts in the Boyouk,
and Cheknnedje lines. According to
others they have gained still greater advan-
tages. The details are of small moment.
Practically all are agreed that the capital of
Turkey and the Key of the East are in the
hands of the Gar Indignation will be of
little avail. It will be alleged that no de-
ception has been practiced and we shall dis
cover that this was one of the terms of the
armistice which was never communicated to
u.s. Yesterday British military and naval
force could at any moment occupy Constan-
tinople, while the Austrian army could cut
the Russian communication. To-day
THE SITUATION is ENTIRELY ALTERED.
The British fleet can no longer advance to
Constantinople, and may find itself even
barred out at the Dardanelles. The Gear
can now afford to laugh at Austrian menaces,
Gin
Constantinople to Odessa OF Sebastopol. Our
pottering over a trumpery six millions will
probably cost us ten times that sum, but.
whatever the cost, it is still to be hoped that
the country will see its honor indicated.
This direct attack upon our honor will raise
a feeling of resentment not to be appeased,
until we have taught our foe that we have
the will and power to punish chicanery, and
maintain the empire which he is seeking to
undermine.
special from Paris says the report is cur
rent there that the Russians already hold
post on the Dardanelles.
DEPRECATEs EXCITEMENT
The Times, in it's leader, says: We are
not altogether confident that Prince Cots
chakoff has definitely announced the en-
trance of any Russian troops into CONSTANT
noPle, Rumors were afoat last night that
some such entrance had already been made
or was on the point of being made. At the
utmost such occupation could be only of
such nominal character as the German en-
trance into Paris. There is, in short,
every apparent ground for conf
dence in the prospect before us. and no solid
reason for alarm. The Times bases it's con-
fdence on the specific anticipations ex-
pressed in the German Emperors speech and
deprecates beforehand any outburst of ex-
element. If Russia were to aim at posi-
ton in the east which would damage the just
interests of Austria and Germany, word
from Emperor William would at once check
her.
The Daily Telegraph says: According to
latest information from Constantinople the
Russian forces, despite the completion of the
preliminaries for peace are hastily pushing
on to Gallipoli and Constantinople. These
circumstances
SERIOUS AND MENACING
in the extreme will have to be considered
by the ministers in cabinet council to-day.
The issue of their deliberations will in all
probability be this evening communicated to
parliament.
The Telegraph is furious in it's comments
on the course of Russia.
A special dated at Paris, midnight, says,
the Russian forces are constantly advancing
on Gallipoi and Constantinople.
ON THE DANUBE.
A special to the Standard from Pesth
announces that the Turkish men-of-war on
the Danube have been surrendered to Rus
STA.
A special to the Vienna Presse from Tir-
nava states that the Turkish men-of-war
have already left Sulina and Varna. The
Turks have agreed to evacuate Varna
The Standards Pesth special says the
evacuation has already commenced.
TURKISH LEADERS FOR RUSSIAN ALLIANCES.
A correspondent at Adrianople states an
interview with Server Pasha, who declared
that Turkey had been misled and encour-
aged to fight on by the promise of English
support He particularly accused Lords
Beaconsfeld and Layard of encouraging
this belief, and he had documents which
he would publish. He declared that he had
now become partisan of the Russian policy
and alliance. Server Pasha's colleagues at
Aclrianople confirmed his statements.
LIBERAL SECESSION.
The Post, in an article evidently written
before the reports of the Russian occupation
of Constantinople were received, says: We
understand section of the liberals is likely
to make representations to the Marquis of
Harrington with view Of inducing him to
prevent Forster's amendment from being
pressed to o division.
GIEEcE's DEMANDS.
An Athens correspondent Says In conse-
ouence of the representations of the powers
Greece seems disposed to stop the further
advance of her troops, referring the question
of their withdrawal to the decision of the
conference. She also demands pending such
decision that hostilities against the insur-
gents in Crete be suspended.
NO COLLISION YET.
ATHENS, Feb. 6.-The reported capture of
Donoco is false. There has been no COLI
sion yet between the Turks and Greeks.
Citizens and peasants are arriving to pro-
tect Athens The foreign representatives
having assured the government That the
Hellenic provinces of Turkey world he pro-
tected, and the Greek question submitted to
the approaching conference, the governments
has ordered the advance of the army across
the frontier stopped. Warlike preparations,
however, continue.
THE CONFERENCE.
ST.. PETERSBURG, Feb. 6,-Russia rejects