The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1878-05-29
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A Berlin dispatch says that the re-
ports that invitations to the congress-
are already dispatched TO the powers,
IL unfounded,
Affairs at Constantinople begin to
look less dangerous. The advance OF
the Russian cavalry to Plrinjos, which
the Turks understood TO DO al attempt
to seize Plrinjos.with the view OF COM
manding the road to Kovals, Ia dis
avowed by General Todlebeu. Gencr.
al ScobelolI, who ordered the occupa'
ton OF Pirinjos, is declared to have ex'
ceeded his authority, aud committed
an indiscretion. The Russians have
withdrawn from Pirinjos.
General Todleben Ia said to be ex-
ceedingly careful to prevent anything
at this moment which would cause
suspicion or create irritation. The
withdrawal from Pirlnjos, and news
from European capitals have so re.
lieved the previous tension that little
fear is now entertained Of an acciden-
tai collision. Both Russian and Tur-
kish officers are indulging In pleasure
excursions. Work on the Notifications
has greatly relaxed.
Invitations to the congress are issued
by Germany. They state in effect,
that the congress will meet In Berlin
to discuss the treaty Of San Stefano.
Correspondents at Paris and Vienna
say the good offices of Prince Bismark
have been largely instrumental In
bringing about the result without hui
initiation to Russia or risk to England.
The Austrian and Hungarian dele
gates meet this evening, when Count
Andrassy will submit written expla-
nation OF the governments motives for
availing itself of sixty millions credit.
1t is expected that he will state that
Austria is only preparing to take de-
fensive and preventive measures, as
the treaty of San Stefano contains sew.
eral articles affecting Austria's inters
est, and these it is hoped the congress
will modify in manner favorable to
Austria, nevertheless 1t Is necessary
that she should be prepared for all
eventuallties.
The Times in its leading articles
yesterday and to-day advocates a
species OF British protectorate or ad-
minlstrative supervision for Asiatic
Turkey. 1t argues some efiectual as.
sistance must be afforded to Turkey to
prevent a periodical occurrences Of such
crises az the present; that some con-
slant pressure must be applied to the
governing authorities to insure good
government In Turkey as a whole. 1t
says 1t cannot effectually discharge
such u task. Russia cannot because
the Turks distrust her. England, on
tut CUuG0yt 10 INV nuopoVtcu Va "uy
desire for territorial acquisition. She
has proved In India her capacity
for dealing with Mohamets and
insuring just administrations In
the territories, including the
most varied races. Her guidance
and support Of her authority would Of
fer perfectly neutral, but at the same
time, effectual assistance to the porte
In the work of internal reform. 1t
would be a bold measure but for that
reason wise one, II we were to make
up our minds to assume this position
In respect to Asiatic Turkey. With
Turkey In Europe we are less concern
ed than are other powers more inter.
ested in 1t, and more capable Of dealing
with the problems 1t presents, but we
might do wisely to accept far larger
degree OF responsibility than we yet
have done In respect to the remainder
of the Turkish empire.