The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-01-24
FOREIGN NEWS.
nm RUssIANs nRFoRE pnILLIppopoLIs.

London, Jan. 1.-THE Cologne Gazette
has a special which says the Russians
are before Phillippopolis, that battle is
imminent, and that the foreign consular
representatives had demanded the sus.
pension of arms twenty.four hours to
send away non 'combatants.
The dispatch says Suleiman Pasha, af.
ter fighting his way from Tartar Bagard.
jit to Phillippopolis, found the Russians
there in great force, and fought desper-
ate battle Tuesday, finally succeeding in
clearing the road to Adrianople, and con-
tinuing his retreat thither.
OPENING OF PARLIAMENT.
London, Jan. l7.--Parliament met to-
day, but as the Queen did not open the
session in person, there was no State Ger.
emonial, and the proceedings were con-
fined to what usually takes place when
the opening is by Royal commission.
Tho weather was very fine, being clear
and exceptionally mild.
THE QUEENS SPEECH.
She said she summoned Parliament
before the usual time of meeting, that it
might become acquainted with her ef-
forts to terminate the war, and that she
might have itS advice and assistance.
She alludes to her having declared her
intention at the outbreak Of the war to
observe neutrality in a contest which she
lamented, but failed to prevent, go long
as the interests other Empire, as defined
by her Government, were not threaten
ed. The Russian successes convinced
the Porte that It'll should endeavor to bring
hostilities to close. The Sultan's Gov
ernment accordingly addressed to the
neutral powers-parties to the treaties
relating to Turkey-an appeal for their
good offices.
II did not, however appear to the ma.
iority of them that they could usefully
comply with the request, and the Porte
was so informed. The Porte then deter
mined to make separate appeal to her
Government, and she at once agreed to
inquire of the Gar whether he would
entertain peace overtures. The Gar, in
reply, expressed his earnest desire for
peace, and stated his opinions as to the
course which should be pursued to attain
it, Upon this subject communications
had taken place between the Govern
ments of Russia and Turkey through his
good offices, and she earnestly trusts this
may lead to the termination Of the war.
She will spare no effort to promote that
result. Hitherto in the war neither of
the belligerents has infringed the Condi-
tions on which her neutralityis founded,
and she willingly believes that both are
desirOus to respect them as far as lies in
their power. So long as her conditions
are not infringed, her attitude will con-
tnue the same; but she cannot conceal
from herself that should hostilities be
unfortunately prolonged, some unex-
pected occurrence may render it inCum-
bent on her to adopt measures ofpreCau-
ton. Such measures could not be etfec-
tually taken without adequate prepara-
ton, and she trusts to her Parliament
generously to supply the means which
may be necessary, Papers on these af-
fairs will be forthwith laid before Parlia-
: ment.
Her relations with all foreign powers
continue friendly.
Her Majesty expresses her thanks that
the Indian famine is entirely ended. She
refers to the condition of native affairs in
South Africa, which has caused her soma
anxiety. The troops there have been
reinforced, but she trusts for a peaceable
and satisfactory settlement of differences.
The estimates for the year will soon be
presented to the House of Commons.
: Her Majesty in conclusion details a
number OF measures of local character
that will shortly be presented to Parlia-
ment.
FUNERAL OF THE LATE KING.
Rome, Jan. 1.-THE funeral of the
late King Victor Emmanuel took place
to-day, and was very impressive The
procession was an hour and a half pass
E ing a given point. In addition to the
official portion of the procession, which
was mile long, there were two hundred
and seventy deputations from all parts
of the Kingdom.
The Crown Prince of Germany, and
representatives of Austria, Portugal and
Baden walked abreast. Several tattered
banners heightened the effect of the dis
play.
The Pantheon, which was splendidly
, draped as a clIGpelIe ardenHe, was reached
, about 4 o'clock il the afternoon.
, The car on which his late Majesty's re-
: mains were borne to their last resting
f place was the same that was used at the
, funeral of King Charles Albert. 1t was
surmounted by the iron crown.
The entire procession was on foot.
Ecclesiastical services were confined ia
the simple absolution and benediction
nronO1nced bv MOngeipnor Carl Arch