The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-06-15

one, aud reason viii then no longer suffice
to solve 1t. On the other hand, there are
those who think 1t may prove IN advantage
OF the first importance that men like Gorts-
chakof. Beaconsield and Andrassy repre-
sent the Powers, as their eminent positions
enable them to enter into agreements and
give explanations and assurances without
referring home for Instructions.
APPEARANCE OF BISMARCK.
LONDON, June 14.-The Berlin CORE
spondent Of the Post saws that Prince Bis
marck looks much more aged in conse-
quence OF wearing white beard instead OF
moustache, as formerly. Prince Gortscba-
koff leans heavily on his stick and moves
with difficulty. He is greatly changed. His
face is wan and emaciated.
The Congress.
FIRST MEETING OF THE Observation-Disclosures.
BERLIN, June 14.-An hour before the
meeting Of the congress yesterday n crowd
assembled on Wilhelm strasse to see the
pienipotentiaries aliSht. The first to arrive
were the Italian ambassadors, Count Cor.i
and Count Delaunay, in grand uniforms
covered with gold-lace and embroidery.
They were followed by Count Andrassy,
dressed as hon0red hlIssar, and Count
KaToly, conspicuous in the furred coat Pc
culiar to 4 Hungarian nagnate. Then
came, attired in official garb, Prince Gorts-
chakoff and Prince DeOubriI. General Hey
merle, Count Schouvalotf, N. Waddinton,
Marquis De st. Waller, and the German
and British pienipotentiarics.
On taking their places at the table Prince
Bismarck occupied the presidential chair in
the centre, and the representatives of the
other Powers were seated in the following
order: Austria on the right OF Prince Bis
marck; beside Austria came England; next
TO England, Russia. On the left OF the
president were France, Italy, and Turkey.
Opposite the president were Prince Ilohen-
lohe and Count Won BuIow, with Herr
Radowitz, as secretary, on small chair be-
tween them.
After the introduction OF the Secretaries
Prince Bismarck solicited secrecy for the
elaboration, and the members agreed. but
no promise Or oath was demanded. It is
probable this question will be settled later,
or each member Judge for himself what be
shall say or do. The injunction OF secrecy
may mean no more than that each member
should carefully choose the items he may
wish to communicate, and also those to
whom he will give them. In any ease the
public should be guarded. The difficulty
OF obtaining information will give birth TO
broad and baseless rumors.
Lord Beaconsied is the centre OF attrac-
tior. His personal qualities. past career,
and recent successes equally command the
interest CT the public.
Russia.
ST.. PETERSBURG, June 14.-Thc condition
OF the Empress IS improving. She is not so
weak, and has not so much fever.
The Eastern Question.
LONDON, June 1.-THE Globe will print
to-day the full text OF the agreement be-
tween Great Britain and Russia signed on
the 9TH Of May, confirming in detail the
terms ct the agreement between them.
Bulgaria is to be divided into two pro-
vinccs-one nortl: Of tho balkans under Z
prince, the other south OF the Balkans, but
not touching the -Esean sc;t, with Chris
tian governor and government similar TO
that OF an English colony. The Turkish
troops are to permanently quit Bulgaria.
England will rot oppose the rctr"cession OF
Bcs>arabia or the annexation OF BaLCuI,
but reserves the right 10 discuss In the
congress the international arrangements
relative to the Danuhc. Russia promises
not to further advance her Asian frontier
or take Indemnity in land 81 interfere with
the claims Of English creditors. The
question OF payment is to be dis.
cusscd by the congress, which will
also re6rGanizc Thessaly, Eprlls, and the
other Greek provinces. Bayazia is to be
coded to Turkey, the latter ccdD% the pro-
vince Of Eatour 10 Persia. Russia agrees
that the passage OF the DardancllcS and
BOsphor;ls shall remain III St0tu quo. Eng
land will suggest ut the congress that Flu
rope should re0rganiZe Bulgaria, and will
discuss the questions Of Russian occupation
and the passage Of troops through Ronma-
mia. The agreement reserves to Rus
sin and England the right to raise
and discuss in the congress all que>-
tons not included in its stiDulations.
But ii, after the discussion, Russia persists
in maintaining the treaty rs modified by this
agreement England will not dispute her
right to do so. There arc some minor
points not mentioned in the former sum-
mary-namcly, the rcctitication Of the for
mer boundaries OF Bulgaria on the basis OF
nationaites, superior officers OF the militia
in southern Bulgaria TO be nominated by
the Porte, with the approval OF Europe,
and the Turkish promises OF reform iii Ar
menia not 10 be exclusively to Russia, but
to England also.
Tslc Gid Catholics IN Favor OF MIR
riage OF the Clergy.
BoHy, June 1.-THE Old Catholic Synod,
now in session here, by Il vote or - to -,
have adopted resolution in favor OF tue
..,orriaun NJ tho plarry