The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-29
THE EAST
The Settlement Largely Due to
Germany.
The Situation at Constantiuople
More Satisfactory.
Affairs at Constan.inopie

LONDON, May 2S.-Ths London Times uryes
the establishment of a British protectorate over
Turkey in ASIA
Affairs at Constantinopie.
Affairs at Constoptinople begin to look less
dangerous. The advance of the Russian cav
airy to Pierinji, which the Turks understood TO
be an attempt to sieze Piergos, with view of
commanding the road to KAYAK, Is now disa-
vowed by Gen. Todlebsn. Gan. Skobeloff,
whose occupation of Pierinji is declared to
have exceeded his authority, committed the in
discretion, and the Russians have Withdrawn
from Permit Todleben is said to have been
exceedingly careful to prevent any thing at this
moment which would cause suspicion or Gre
ate irritation. The withdrawal from Pierinii,
and the news from the European capitols have
so relieved the previous tension that little fear
is now entertained of accidental collision Both
the Russian and Turkish officers are iodulging
in pleasure excursions. The work of prep airing
Notifications is greatly relaxed.
Concerning thelCongreas.
The invitations to the Congress issued by
Germany state in effect that the Congress will
meet in Berlin to discuss the treaty Of San Ste
fano.
Correspondents in Paris and Vienna say that
the good offices of Bismarck have been largely
instrumental in bringing about the result, with
out humiliation to Russia or risk to England,
The Paris correspondent of the Times points
out that the French government has received
early Information of peaceful tendency of the
negotiations from Berla aud dwells on the
three-fold significance of this fact: Firstly it
shows that Bismarck has really contributed to
the success of Schouvaloff's mission and the
Congress- and that is considerable step to
wards the conclusion of peace; second, that the
relations between Germany and France have
entered phase which in itself Constitutes a
considerable element of peace; and lastly, how
happy has been the selection of Valber % rep.
resent the French republic at Berlin, and how
his cooperation with M. Waddingtoa has COL
tributed TO a peaceful policy
The ID ally Teiegrapb's Vienna correspondeut
remarks that but for Bismarck the Congress
might at one lime have been commenced with
out England which would have been worse
than 10 Congress at all. This correspondent
asserts that the form Of the present invitations
which brings the eaty of San S efano before
nation to Russia or risk for Eogland was sng-
gested to Schouvaloff when at Friedericheruhe
on the way to 81. Petersburg
ROME, May % So far only preliminary
nOthca ion has been received from Berlin that
invitations to the Congress will probably be is
sued shortly. The communication mentions
June 11th as the date of the meeting, but the
date caonot be considered definite until for
NAL invitations are 81 mt
The semi-officisl Agence Russo of St Peters
burg Confirms the foregoing. Gen. Ignatleff
has left ST. Petersburg on a furlough
kes Suggested.
The Times in leading articles yesterday and
today advocates species of British protector
ate for Asiatic rarRey. Europe as a whole it
says, cannot effectualy discharge the task Rus
sla caunot because the Turks distrust her
England on the contrary is not suspected OF
aoy desire for territorial acquisition. She has
proved 10 lodia her capa lily for dealing with
MohametaDS and eDsurDg just adm nistration
in the territories including most varied races.
Her guidance and the support of her authority
would offer perfectly natural but at the same
time eff-ctual assistance to the Porte in the
work of internal reform. 1t would be a bold
measure bnt for that reason wise one if we
were to make up our minds to assume this DO
sition in respect to Asiatic Turkey With
Turkey in Europe we are less concerned There
are other powers more interested ia il and more
capable of dealing with the problems it pie.
sentS, but we ought to do wisely to accent far
larger degree of responsibility than we have
yet done 10 respect to the remainder of the
Turkish empire.
Falling Back From Con STA tinopie
CoNsTANTINoPLE, May 2S-The Russins
have fallen back several other points ba.
sides the neighborhood of Pyrgos. The Turks
have Withdrawn their outposts this side of the
Belgrade forest.
Conspiraiors Shot.
BELGRADE, May 28.-Col Mark owl zia,
Greek Priest, and six others, were publicly
shot on Sunday at Aujelooatz. 1t was a hcrri.
Die scene, some OF the prisoners desperately re-
sistlng the executors.
Peaceful Tone of the Russian Press
LONDON, May 29.-The st. Petersburg cor
respondent of the Times says more serious
danger than the protests of the extreme section
of the press against Russian concession is
the strong opposition against Count Schouval-
off 10 the higher officials spheres. This op-
position has been active some weeks. but as yet
had little success. La this connection strong
presumably peaceful, significance is attached
to Gen. Ignatief's departure for hs estates
The Journal de st. Petersburg publishes a
very peaceful article deprecating unfavorable
differences being drawn from Austrian occupa-
ton of Adskaleh.
Austria's Attitude.
VIENNA, May 2S.-Count Andrassy today in
formed the delegations that monarchy could
not allow itself to occupy the position of moral
dependence upon tie powers. Military prep
arations were necessary because if the Congress
(of the assembly 0fwhich there was new pros
pect) should lead to an European understand
ing the moment would have come for change
10 al! the frontier relations which might cause
complications. The government desired to
strengthen the forces in Dalmatla and Trans
ylvaDla and secure lines of communication ia
the event of military concentration. 1t would
strive for the maintenance of peace and reso-
lutely defend both European and special inter-
estS.
Change in the Turkish Ministry
CoNsTANTINoPLE, May 2S.-Sadyk Pasha
has ben dismissed from premiership and
Rnchdi Pasha appointed his successor.
A Difficulty Still Existing.
LONDON, May 29.-rbe Tines PARIS cores.
pondeDt telegraphs that the guarded nature of
Sir Stafford No:thcote's statement made in the
House OF Commons Monday has prodnced
almost CONSERVATION here The cores ponde Mt
points out that the question is, "Caa England
be content with the treaty being placed bsfore
the congress by Germany as Russas not plac-
ing it herself amounts to a tsc1 protest against
the principle maintained by EDglsnd.' L. is
not thought, however, that the difficulty is IN
surmountable
A despatch from Constautinople states that
Rnschdi Pasha will taks The title of Grand
Vzier.
Russin's Concession.
The Daily Teegraph's leading article SAYS
today's cabinet council will decide upon the
instructions to the British representative at
Congress. According to an understanding
with Count Scbouvaioff Bulgaria has been
reduced to less than half the size first proposed
Russia has slready admitted large limitations
10 Asia and arrangements are in view to get
rid of the indemnity ent irely.