Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-07-12

frontiers and that it is Of the opinion
that the lines should I've from the vail
ley Of Salamhola on tile Aegian Sea IL
the mouth of kalamas river opposite
Curfu. In the event of difficulties
arising in negotiation, the powers are
ready TO render their good offices as
mediators,
TIE CONGRESS OF TOWERS.
a Berlin dispatch OF the 9TH says that
III Thursdays session Of the congress
the settlement Of the Montencgrin
question iii accordance with the AuStri-
an programme as previously announced
was confirmed. Austria received the
port of Spiza. The correspondent
anticipates that the following settlements
will be reached ut Saturdays session:
Serva will not receive either Nranja or
Prot. Sandjak, Of Sophia, III accord
ance with the compromise proposed Ivy
Germany, France and Italy, viii be di-
vided between Roumclia and Bulgaria.
Russia will receive Batoum Oh condi-
ton Of never terrifying it on any pro
text. The powers will strongly advise
! the Porte to come to il direct under
standing with Greece for an equitable
readjustment Of frontiers.
MORE THREATENING.
A Berlin dispatch Of July 18th says
that the Batoum question is still under
negotiation. Renewed reports are cur
rent that che Porte has uncompromis-
ingly rcfus ed 70 permit Austrian occu-
patton, but resistance is not anticipated.
Lord Odo Russel, Count Schouvalotr,
and Prince Hohenlohe, in conversation,
admit that fresh difficulties have arisen.
1t is said these difficulties concern the
frontiers Of Eastern Roumania.
THE NEWSPAPERS DID IT.
A Berlin correspondent OF the Lon
don Times writing under date Of July
18th says that grave difficulties have
arisen on minor questions. The bitter
comments of English and Russian news
gained by their respective plenipoten-
tianes have made the plenipotentiaries
indisposed TO yield anything; thus the
possession of Nranja and Prot has been
discussed four days without reach
ing settlement Discussion on
the question as to the division
of Sandjak Of Sophia has lasted a week,
England desiring to secure the lchle-
man line of defense for RoumelIa. In
connection with these differences, the
correspondent gives an account Of an
interview with Bismarck on Tuesday
night. Bismarck said he wished for
peace, and had contributed to il rs much
as possible since he could clearly see his
way. England had achieved II magniti-
cent success inlimiting Bulgaria and in
regard to the straits. Her preparations
had proved she could become Il great
military power, hut war between Eng
land andRussia would menace everyone.
He said this because he was convinced
there would be peace now that the Bull
garian question had been settled. How
ever serious, the account must
be taken Of Russia'S sacrifices during
the war and the concessions since. Dcs-
pite the admiral disposition Of
Count Schouvaloh, there might be Il
limit to his desire for peace. lie
considered neither English nor Rus
slams did justice to their repre-
sentatives. lfwar, after all, unhappily
arose, Germany, having done I'LL pos
sihe for peace, would be able 10 stand
aloof on guard lie considered Batoum
the real difficulty. The Russians had
a good case. He should be delighted to
hear they had made concessions, but
he hoped the matter would he settled
outside the congress. lie thought the
Turks would yield TO Austria, but not
to Greece.