The Hawaiian gazette., 1878-04-24
WAR NEWS.
Arrival of Steamship Zealandia,


meat. after having repeatedly and vainly asked
Russia explain the daily influx Of troops. who take
possession of public buildings and private dwellings,
aud treat RoumAnia enemy's country, has de-
cided 10 protest To the Great Powers.
vacating ConsiantinopIe.
coSsrASrNoPLE. April ls.-The Porte is removing
valuable arms aud munitions TO Soutari. and Is cen
sidering the question OF transferring the Government
there to avoid being forced into an alliance
by Of the beliigerents occupying Constantinople
IN the event Of war.
Gernnny's Intereession.
RoNE. April 1.-THE Courier dltAhe's Berlin
specis saws Il is rumoared that Bismarck believes
a Congress possible. provided the Powers consent to
the reroeesiou Of BessArASa, the extension OF Rus
sra in Asia as far EcteroGn aud peeunlary ihdem-
nity 10 Russia. II TINS basis IS accepted 1ermany
would undertake TO energeheay use her influence 10
persuade Russia grant the congress lu' power 70
modify the other territorial changes proposed by the
treaty of San StefAno.
An Understanding Desired by Russia.
Sr PErERsBuRG April 1.-The Asenee Russo
saws: The London Standards statement that Ger
manys efforts mediation have been well received
10 london has produced favorable impression AZ
ST Petersburg where the desire for understanding
is real. Four cents continue active at Berlin.
England Demands Satisfaction for Russian
OutraSes at husichuk The sultan ASKS
the Russian Troops TO u vi thdraW 10 their
Lines
bAssAdOr. has received report from Mr.. Reade.
British Consul al Rastehuk, claiming satisfaction
from the Russian Government for outrage com
miited by the Russian troops in enteIng the Consul
lA;e there aud taking possession Uf It's archives, not
withsianding the British dAg Was hOisLed over the
building A. the time.
The Russians, il consequences Of the opposition Of
the Porte. have again abandoned their project Of
embArking At BuyukdsEe.
The Sultan has asked Grand Duke Nicholas when
the Russian troops would eVEcuate points the
Turkish side Of the line of demarcAtion. The Grand
DGke, in reply, alluded TO the continuance Of the
British feet in the Sea OF MArmora.
Turkish newspapers have been ordered to cease
their attacks % England
Russia Expects q Proposal OF Compromise.
YIESSA, April sih.-rhe OfieiAl organ. the Abend
Post, says the latest So. Petersburg is consider
ed to indicate that Russia expects proposal
promise from some quarter.
An UnfayorabIe Impression Produced by the
Statement OF Anstria's Views
VIESSA, April glh.-Despite the reasuring utter
VI Russian oemi-OieaI journals. the presenta-
ton OF a written statement Of AusriAs views, which
followed General IgnatefTs return to ST. Petersburg
seems TO have produced an unfsyOrable impression.
Russia's Answer 10 Austia'~ Demand Post
poned.
LONDON, April sth.-A report is current in Vienna
that Prince GorchrkoT has notified Austria that be
has postponed his TO her demands until Eng
lSnd formulates her counter proposals, 50 that he
may be Able to reply to Austria and England stimuli
taneousy.
Germany Likely to Abandon Her Passive
AtIItude-No Answer YET TO saIisbury's
Circular.
ST. PErkRsBURG. April sih.-The belief that Ger
many is abandoning her strictly passive attitude is
rapidly gaining ground here. It is supposed that
negotiations for = Congress will De ended on
basis. No answer has yet been sent TO
Lord Saisburys circular.
Russian and Turkish War Preparations,
CoSsrASrIx0PLE, April sth.-The Russians are
comprising Qualifications begun BY Turks at Sehek-
media and Serkos. Fresh purchases Of are
being nAde by the Turkish War Office.
What n Russian Journal Says Russia De-
nlands
ST. PErERsBURG, April sih.-The Journal de St.
Petersburg says Russia demands that the benefits
obtained for Christians shall not be secured by in
ecatiOus stipu.Ations like those Of 1856 but by ma
teriAl guarantees. Russia cannot accept the ephe-
neral decision Of Congress, because it would not
assure peace. Ii Europe be disposed TO undertake
enaneipAtng Christians, Russia will not raise any
difficulties, but the discussion Of the question issue
must be inspired by confidence, not by Jealousy.
Opinions Of Foreign Ministers
NEW YoRk, April 6th.-The Russian Minister st
Washington is reported by the Tribune correspondent
as saying - Russia hopes England will begin the
var against the Car. great nation like Russia
does propose to be dictated to In his opinion
the European question has reached such s. stage that
war between Russia and England is next to newt
able. Great BritAin's movement il sending her
feet to the DardaneIIes WAS wholly indefensible aud
has resulted in determination the part Vi Russia
70 occupy CoustAntinOple. The Gar had inten-
ton of tSHing the step until England moved her
feet. Minister Shskin does not think all Europe
can stand still for fear of interfering with the com
nereial prosperity Of Great Britain lie also lie.
marked that BagiSud's sympathy with the Turks was
too late The Latter nation Is now perfectly annh
lated, and its Government has been convinced that
its only salvation and future prosperity are under
the guidance of the Gar.
The British Minister, Sir Edward Thornton, is AsC
reported ndispOssd 10 talk very freely about the
present situation in Europe, but speaking Of The
naval and military preparations Of Great Britain
ample for any demands that may be made IpOu
them. The only desire OF his Government IL uuUb
strucEed intercourse with she Black Sea through tn,
Dardanel!es, which must be secured by iOrea if il
| cannot be obtained any other way.
The German Minister speaks Of his Government a
a peaeemaker, sad says if European Conferences
! takes place the whole influence Of Germany will b,
/ exertei TO prevent war.
The Turkish Minister is dependent Of the situs
! tiol. His Government submitting passiyely
and GrxiOusy awaiting the results of diplomatic ne
/ gotisrons.
Reports are current that both the Russian an,
English Governments making preparations for th
purchase Of large Quantities Of and war masera
IN this country in actual hOstltes take place.
Impossible for Russia to Yield.
L ST. PErERssURs, April 6th.-The Ageuee Russ
says Moscow and St Petersburg newspapers assAi
its moderate language and that Of the Journal de ST
Petersburg. declaring that the British Government
By involving RassiA's dignity in the matter, Ia
made it impossible for her yield to Euglaud's de
msnis-
Russians Occupying Strategic Positions.
LoSDOS. April TIA correspondent in Buchare.
tslegraphs Tue Russian troops in Bulgaria an
i ROunania and southwestern Russia are taking U
strategic positions, Of which Pitesti, in Rounania
l commanding the southern dsbOuchment Of the CArpa
than passes, Is the salient. Contracts have bee
made for the delivery Of supplies at these centre.
The forces sent to these points yet appear smpI
as advance guards to prepare for the reception
large forces. should the progress of requil
| their presence
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