Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-27
THE SUBMISSION OF THE TREATY
OF SAN STEFANO.
The London Times on the Meeting OF
the Congress.
NAVIGATION or THE DANUBE NOT
ANNOUNCED.
The Position of Austria the Source G
Anxious Curiosity.
An All tnce 10 oppose the British
Policy.

-'~''FN-'f ~A"'~H ~ .Nof "tiph VI thC DhuuD'
is not yet announced.
The Turkish troops have arrived at Volo to CO
operate with Hobart Pasha's fleet in overthrow
lug the position OF the provisional govcrnmen
forces in the monastery OF ST. Ella.
Grand Duke Nicholas tomorrow embarks or
the Yacht Livonia to visit the sultan.
The final answer Fl ON ST. Petersburg to Eng
glands question whether the entire treaty of San
eteianowill be submitted to the congress is snxi-
ousy awaited.
The Times expresses the opinion that the more
prudent Russian statesmen, and even the car
himself, oug ht to be ready to smooth the way fol
the assemblage Of the congress.
The objection of our government is justified 10
substance by Europe, although the remaining oh
JecllOn Is not one which ought to be fatal Ii is
by Russia rather than by us that the objection
ought III strict justice to he removed.
The pre- punderatng opinion AT the capitals OF
great powers seen to be that Russia will refu &c
and that thus will render the situation very crit.
cal in consequence of the presence of the British
fleet in the Sea Of Marmora, and the position oil
tue Russians about Constantinople.
But if no unforeseen incident or complication
arises from these circumstances, war may be
avoided and after period of suspense damaging
to the powers, fro sh proposal for conference OF
congress will be brought forward under different
forms with the hope Of success.
The position OF Austria is the source of much
anxious curio-ity.
SEMI official organs have declaring the treaty o,
San Steiano utterly unacceptable, but the fact is
equally certain that Austria does not support
mission to congress.
Various explanations Of the latter feature OF
Austria's policy are given.
The Daily Telegraph's Vienna correspondent
says hatly that reconstruction of the triple ALI
ance Is preparing for the purpose of opposing the
British policy.
To this end Russia is offering Austria every
concession, and he believes negotiations will uu-
doubleday succeed
From other advces this seems an exaggerated
pro-Russian view.
Austras objections are to the whole treaty SC
Russian concessions could hardly 20 far enough
TO satisfy her.
The fact that Ignatiefl is going to Vienna, would
indicate negotiation is not progressing as the Tel
egraph's correspondent believes, but would con.
hrm his estimate of its importance.
CoNsrANTINoPLE, March &c. In consequence
Of the friendly circumstances from the Russian
authorities, the Turkish forces have evacuated
Bujnkdere, and will occupy Maslak.
BELGRADE, March 26. The report that the
Scivlan troops had evacuated Wranja is confirm
ed, and the place has since been occupied by the
Russians.
The Turkish inhabitants of Wlanja sent an ad-
dress to Prince Milan asking annexation to Ser.
via. If that be impossible, they beg permission
to migi ate into Servia because they have resolved
not 10 remain IN bulgaria.
Grand Duke Nicholas accompanied by twelve
Russian generals, proceeded to-day in the inper-
ial yacht Livadia, to Dolmabaghtcha pa lace
where they were received by the sultan, surround
ed by his ministers, Usman Pasha and other gen
erals.
The grand duke conversed with the sultan fol
twenty minutes. lie then went to the Beylerbey
prlace, whence he was visited by the sui an forty
five minutes later.
The grand duke and suit next proceeded to the
former Russian embassy, where the Russian
eagles were displayed
The grand duke will sleep on board the Livadis
tonight and take luncheon with the sultan to-
morrow.
1t is said that the grand duke referring to the
porte's apprehension of possible Anglo Russian
conflict, has expressed hope that the congres,
would feet an arrangement.
The London Post in its leading editorial says
Another vain attempt has been made to Induce
Russia to acknowledge some responsibility towards
Europe. Her reply is invaiiable, viz: You nave
full liberty of appreciation aud action.
TRe leader concludes follows:
Should the congress fail, some means may We
be sought for establishing real or pretended
agreement. 1t is not probable that it will be
found, and unless Russia yields the storm which
is brewing will break out
The Standard. correspondent at Berlin state.
that an apparently inspired article in the Berlir
Post justities England's demand, and declares tina
Russia should be wise enough to be moderate.
special to the Times from Pera, says that the
sultan received the grand duke Nicholas with the
utmost courtesy and cordially.
The diplomatic relations between Turkey and
Russia have been renewed, and General Nelidof
has been appointed Russian charge d'atfsres Al
Constantinople.
The journal De st. Petersburg. declares tina
Russia will not endorse the position obliging he
10 mainta in her ornaments indefinitely.
The Times Berlin correspondent says the Aus
trisn idea of a congress without England beirl
discountensuced by France and Germany, is pt s
sible.