Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-02-14

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guarantees TO Austria, as well as to Eng
land, thlt che will quit Constsn,inople if
she should fulfill her rash intention TO oc. |
cupy II with troops"
AUSTRIA GETTING READY FOR WAR,
A Pestfl correspondent telegraphs that the
situation is very critical. Theemperor sent
for Archduke Albrecht, field marshal, for
the purpose Of concerting on important mill
tary measures.
The government agents maintain that
Russia has broken her word, and that Aus.
tro- Hungary will be compelled to
MARCH TO WAR WITH ENGLAND,
in order TO force Russia to be faithful to her
promises, and return to her former pro.
gramme.
AT CONsTANTISOPLE.
St. Petersburg, Feb. l4.-A dispatch says
that the government has the information that
the British fleet has arrived at Constantine.
pie.
The admiralty has received telegram
that the fleet passed through the Dardanelleq,
but has no advices Of it's arrival at Constan.
tinople.
ToRpEDOEs.
Malta, Feb. IA cargo of torpeloes
has arrived and more are coming.
STRENGTHENING ADMIRAL HoRNBY's
FORCES.
The turrent ship, Devastation, leaves to-
day, and will take any available supcrnu-
marics for strengthening the crews of the
ships under Vice Admiral Hornby.
A MERE PROTEST.
Constantinople, Feb. l4.-The British
fleet passed through the Dardanelles at 8
o'clock Wednesday afternoon. The Turk.
ish government concluded that mere pro-
test meets the necessities of the situation.
FEARS OF CONSIDERABLE DISTURBANCE
The Russians still declare. they will enter
the city, and fears Of considerable disturb
anee, should they do so, are now entertain.
ed.
AT PRINCES ISLANDS
The destination of the fleet is sad to be
Princess Islands, sea of Marmora Is miles
south Of fConstautinope, which it is reported,
England intends to occupy.
TIE FRENCH PRESS.
Paris, Feb. l4.-The Rcpublique Fran.
caise counscls England to remain tranquil.
The Journal Des Debats declares that
ii is too late for England to act.
The majority Of the French papers hold
similar language, and hope that the wisdom,
and moderation Of the powers viii prevent
further complications.
SIR NoRTIlCoTE.
London, Feb. l4.-In the house OF com
mons Il is afternoon, Sir Northcote stateo
that the fleet passed the Dardanelles. North
cote said that the government had received
communication from Russia, stating that
the intelligence that Great Britain and 9th
er powers had determined u send ships te
Constantirople, for the protection of thei
subjects, obliged Russia TO consider tn
proper means for protecting the Christians
whose lives and property might be threa,
ened. and that for this purpose the Russian
government was Obliged to contemplate tn
entry Of portion Of its troops Into Con
s,antinople. The British government ha
protested rgainst this view, declaring tina
it can see no parallel between the tw
courses proposed. The chancellor's state
ment was received with loud cheers from
the conservative benches.
MERELY A PACIFIC MEASURE.
In the house of lords, Derby made sim
liar statement, and read dispatch fror
Gortschakoh, informing him ofthc Russia
occupation Of Constantinople, which, Prime
Gortschakof adds, is merely pacific mea
urc.
THE REMAINS OF THE POPE.
Rome, Feb. l4.-The ceremonies for d,
posting the remains of the pope in their ten
porary resting place were performed yeste
day evening, and lasted three hours.
AUSTRIA.
Vienna, Feb. 14.-It appears certain tn;
in view Of possible contingencies, the gre'
military council of the empire will met
shortly. Meanwhile the negotiations. .are pr
ceedings between Austria and Russia. 1t
hoped that the latter will take into acc ,ur
Auetria's objection to the peace basis.
OFFICIAL TELEGRAMs.
London Feb. l4.-The admiralty recei'
ed a telegram from the English consul
Chanak Kalessi, in til Dardanelles, contai
ing the report Of the passage Of six ships
the British fleet up the straits yesterda
The Turkish pasha made formal protest
Chanak Kalessi, but no measures were taxi
to prevent the passage. The admirals Q
dcrs were TO enter the straits, with or wit
out leave. and make arrangements to secu
his rear, with ships prepared for action.
THE PorE's FUNERAL.
Rome, Feb. l4.-The time for the funer
Of the pope has been changed to the l5t
| 10th, and 18th.