Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-03-01
THE WAR CLOUDS

'nnHE WAR CLOUDS
'aA n EhANG OYER THE EUROPEAN
HORIZON.
continued British Preparations for Armed
interference, While the Russians Show No
disposition to Lessen their Dem.rd or
Change their Plans.
LONDON, Feb. 28.-The Times s.r. tn.
present vacillation of Austria ia more d.,..r-
GUS to peace than the clear and resolute err
preston of military purpose
VIENNA, Feb 28.-Negotiations are proceed
ing between Russia and Servia, the object of
which is to allow Russia to occupy Belgrade if
the conflict with Austria should become newt
able.
RUssIAs LITTLE GAME.
LONDON, Feb. 28.-A correspondent at Per.
.says: Russia will make a great pretense Of
eagerly defending the conditions before the
powers, but will finally yield enough to satisfy
them, and then arrange a programme for a
Russian protectionate over Turkey in Europe
and Asia, according to the terms of their secret
agreement.
LONDON, Feb. 28.-A Vienna correspond.rt
states that the Russian concessions touching
the limits and length of occupation of Bull
garia are quite sufficient, with the present ten
dency of the Austrian government, to restore
coincidence. Austria Is content for the moment
and looks to the conference for the rest
Another TIL.
OF the principahty of Bulgaria to the Aegean
sea would practically mean the securing of a
naval station for Russia Just as the grant of a
port to Montenegro would mean a Russian ma
val station in the Adriatic.
Still another telegraphs: The position ap-
pears extremely critical, notwithstanding the
tranqulllzing utterances in ministerial papers.
The conference is regarded in Austrian govern.
ment circles as adjourned sine die
Berlin dispatch says the conference has en-
tirely failed
FRATERNIzING.
PER, Feb. 2S.-The Russian and Turkish
lines at San Stefano separated by a little
river, Kara Su. The Russian and Turkish SEN
tries stand at either end of bridge one hun
dred feet long. Officers and men of the two
armies fraternlze In a remarkable manner
| Raouf Pasha, minister of war has thanked the
Grand Duke Nicholas for the excellence of his
arrangements. Crowds of visitors and petty
traders from ConstantinopIe are seen in the
Russian camp daily.
THE TERMS OF PEACE.
LONDON, Feb. 28.-In the House of Commons
tonight Sir Stafford Northcote replying to a
question, stated that the government was still
unntormed of the final terms of peace, but if
they injuriously affected British interests the
government would take the proper course to
protect those interests. This declaration was
| received with loud cheers
Constantinople dispatch dated to-day saws
the greater part of the Russian CON-
dltlons have been accepted by the
Porte. 1t is expected the treaty will
be signed next Tuesday Delay was
caused by the Turks Directing to the inclusion
OF Salonica and Debajatch in Bulgaria. ru-
NOR pointing to the possibility of rupture
OF negotiations appears to be unfounded,
although the question relative to the Turkish
| feet is unsettled.
LONDON RUMoRs.
LONDON, March 1.-The Press Association
says: Considerable uneasiness prevails relative
| TO the negotiations now proceeding between
the European powers and Russia. The oppo-
| sition leaders in Parliament have determined
| net to embarrass the government while the
present critical position lasts They have been
Informed that it is desirable in the interests of
peace to avoid a definite ministerial statement
| Russia is anxious to erect fort on the Bos-
| phorus, and 1T is rumored that England, Aus
tria and Italy have informed Prince Gortscha-
koff that they would regard persistence in this
determination az cdsus belH.
! GOING FOR OUR SAMOA.
LONDON, March Ia Berlin special an
nounces that Herr Camphausen, the Prussian
minister of finance, has defnitively rendered
his resignation.
The STANDARD says: We understand Sir
Arthur Gordon, governor of the Fiji Islands,
has been ordered to proceed to the Samoan
the Samoan authorities for British protection.
The morning papers abound in details of
| warlike preparations. Some militia colonies
| have been warned that their regiments may be
| required for permanent duty. The military
| will be armed with Henry rifles, Immediately
upon embodiment.
Vienna dispatch states that Mohammetan
owners of Bosnia have sent deputation to Vi
emma asking for annexation to Austria.
| The st. Petersburg Golos calls for the occu-
patton of the Dardaneles by Russia.
The Gazette de ST. Peterxburyh considers inn
mediate war with England preferable to con-
cessions.
sERvIA PUZZLED.
LONDON, March IA Vienna correspondent
confirms the report that reassuring communi-
cations have been received from st. Peters,
burgh, and negotiations have taken better
turn.
Rumors of large concentration of Russians
on the Transylvanian frontier prove unfsunded.
Belgrade correspondent hears from diplo-
matte source that In consequence of possible
complications with Austria, Russia has prom
| ised Servia much larger cesson of territory
| than has been mentioned in the peace condi-
! tions, at the same time requesting Servia to
| keep her militia of the second class under arms
| and call out the third class.
| Russia announces that she would occupy Bel
| grade in the event of hostilities with Austria.
The Servian government is quite at loss how
| to decide, and is waiting the return of Prince
| Milan to Belgrade.
correspondent at Berlin says: 1t is per-
! sistently believed that Austria will eventually
cooperate with Russia in the occupation Of
Turkish territory.
special from Rome states that Signor
Crispi, president of the chamber of deputies,
has questioned the council of state as to
| whether the government has a right to modify
the law of papal guarantees.
MORE VIENNA GOSSIP.
LONDON March 1.-The Times states that
committees have been appointed to insure an
hospitable reception for the American bishop 3
| attending the Pan-Anglican synod.
| correspondent at Vienna SAYS: l learn
that the Russians are still bent upon entering
Constantinople, with without the Porte's
consent, and that England has informed Prince
Gortschakoff that if the latter course is pur-
| sued the British ambassador will be ordered
to quit st. Petersburg
The chances of Austria's going to war
smaller than ever. The government can only
count upon majority of two for the vote of
credit in the delegation. 1t would not be sur
moment.
AT ST, PETERSBURG,