Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-04-10
RI = Nsws.


STATES tO8t the statement OF XOrO SAILS
bury has created the widest excite
ment and illfeeling there. 1t is con-
sidered IS equivalent to England's ulti-
matum, but no opinion can be formed
as to what will be the character of the
Russian reply. Some of the leading
Russian newspapers insist that it Is
TINE TO OPPOSE ARROGANCE BY FORCE,
and to seize such commanding posi-
tons as, in the event ofwar, to threaten
the safety of certain English interests.
The more moderate Russian journals
are content to ask England, since she
objects to every feature of the treaty of
San Stefano, to state what settlement
she can offer to take its place.
THE OPINION GAINS GROUND
throughout Europe that England did
not wish to have the Congress at all,
and that her policy of delaying matters
rs long as possible in order to strength
en- her own power and exhaust Russias
finances was defeated only by Russia's
decided tone and Lord Derby's resigna-
ton. Thus forced to reveal her real
intentions,
ENGLAND UNDOUBTEDLY INTENDS WAR.
The Duke of Edinburgh's ship, the
Sultan, has been ordered home, but the
iron-clads Rupert and Devastation,
much more powerful ships, have been
sent into the sea of Marmora by tel
egraphic order.
NOT TO BE SCARED.
A st. Petersburg dispatch of the 4th
inst. says that Lord Salisbury's vote
to the powers will put an end
to the plan for revival Of the congress
scheme which Russia mOmentarily con-
sidered. A correspondent at St.
Petersburg telegraphs as the text
of Lord Salisbury's circular is
not yet received, Russia has not de-
cided upon All answer, but there is rea-
son to believe she will not regard the
circular as having anything of tho ma
ture of an ultimatum. AS the British
government confines itself to purely
negative criticism it may possibly be
asked to suggest some solution Of its
own. 1t is argued that if the English
cabinet really desires to avoid war some
pacific solution may still be found. The
public regard the circular, however, as
new proof that England has decided
upon war, while in the official world it
is said, although the circular is not
pleasant reading for those who desire
peace, it has advantage of intelligi-
bility.
WHERE AUSTRIA BELONGS.
The London Times of the 4th in its
leading editorial article, says the main
fact in the present posture of affairs is
that Austria and England are one in
their views of the treaty Of San Stefano
and of the only means by which with
out war it can be be brought into har-
mony with the just claims of the other
powers. The public opinion of Europe
is with them, and if they act together
with firmness and 10y atty, Russia may
be induced to withdraw from her posi-
ton which would then be obviously I'M
tenable.
GERMAN SENTIMENT.
The Berlin Post publishes an article
which is believed to be inspired, adopt
ing Lord Salisbury's criticism of the
San Stefano treaty. 1t says England
will hardly remain alone in the opinion
that the treaty Of Paris, until amended,
is the law of Europe. Russia, there
fore, has no choice between war or
parting with the treaty of San Stefano,
as she would have to do if she entered
congress.
PREPARING FOR THE STRUGGLE.
A Constantinople dispatch of the
3rd inst, says that the Russians
have commenced a fresh move
ment toward Gallipoli, the Russian
troops moth of the Balkans being
moved nearer the Danube. The Rus
slams are everywhere erecting fortifica-
tons.
A DEMAND FOR THE BOsPHORUS FORTS.
The Russians fearing the Turks will en-
deavor to maintain neutrality, Moran,
first dragoman of the Russian en-
bassy, has made the following demands
which may be regarded as an ultima
tum the surrender to the Russians of
Notifications on both sides of the up
per Bosphorus and Gallipoli and Bau-
iacir on the Dardanelles. The Turks
are also to evacuate Makrivat and Mis-
| tax, and place some barracks and hos
pitals at the disposal of the Russians.
The Grand Duke Nicholas last night
urged these demands on Rouf Pasha,
and they will be submitted to the coun-
Gil. 1t is said the sultan and Nekeff
Pasha oppose them.
THE WAR FEELING.
London dispatches of the 3rd inst,
state that the London Standard an
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