The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-05-22
EUROPE'S THREATENED WAR.
BAKER PASTA CHEERING RUSSIf'S 1D-
Y1NCE ON CONSTaNIINOPLE.
The Result OF Count schouvslom's Mirsion-A
Riot In nConstantinopie-Mcr Russian Sail
ors ON their Way TO tho United states

ors on their Way to tho United states
LONDON, May 2l.-The reaction from the
optimist views OF last week is stimulated by the
facts which are gradually becoming known
concerning the Russian movements before Con-
stantinople. Though these are stated to have
been for sanitary reasons. they came near pre-
cpitating collision. The Russian line Mt one
time was pushed SO near the Turkish works
that the latter were manned. and ammunition
was served out. and Gen. Valentine Baker sent
an aide-de-camp to warn the Russian COM
mander that ho would fire on him If he did not
withdraw. The effect has been to direct the
attention Of tho Turks to the comparatively
weak state OF that part Of their line which
covers the Black sea entrance to tho Bosporus.
which the Russians naturally desire to secure
In case OF hostlities. Tho Turks are therefore
taking precautions in that direction.
Neither this mornings news nor last nights
debate in Parliament sheds any new light on
the situation. Lord Beaconsneld concluded his
speech in the House OF Lords with II rciteraton
OF the statement that the Ministry was actuated
solely by the wish and hope to secure the bless
ings OF peace and maintain the freedom Of Eu-
rope and the just position Of this country.
The following is from source entitled to
credit: Tho result Of Count Schouvalof's mis-
sion has been that. ON certain points, Russia
anu Enklanu are now dgTceu' tlui oll olltIS'
one OF which at least is Of great Importance no
agreement could be effected by the Count. but
that he was authorized to submit these ques-
tions to the judgment Of Emperor William and
| Prince Bismarck in other words. TO Germany.
| as the arbiter. But. at the same time. neither
purity has pledged itself to abide by the decision
| OF Germany Each reserves to itself the right
| OF rejecting the decision although the chances
are that each will accept. This il the explana-
ton OF Count Schouvaloff's pause at Berlin yes
| terday. While his consultation with Herr Won
| Bulow and the Emperor. and his journey TO
| consult Prince Bismarck. do not necessarily
mean pence. they ronder peace more probable
| LosDoN. May 22-The Standard announces
| gress will meet during the first fortnight Of
juno. Also that owing to the unsettled state OF
Ege&e ESa, & Sfiairs II Gonstan,hn9pei h the EnGsSh
| The debate in the House Of Commons was
continued last night. the members. as before,
combining themselves to discussion OF the legal
| and constitutonala aspect of tho question.
. Mr.. Fawcstt was followed by the Attorney
over an hour. hoped a division would be per-
nority. He repealed the charge that Lord
| Hartlngtons motion cvaded a declaration
OF policy. II the Government pursued Eu-
! ropean objects in concert with Europe. not by
| a policy of isolation. and allowed Europe 10 de-
| termine the method, IL would 20 into the Con-
| ference pursuing diplomatic aims 10y diplo-
matte means. reiraining from awarlike menace
| until the cause for war appeared. That would
| BE- the policy mauy Liberals recommended
| Sir George Balfour. Sir George Campbell and
| Mr.. Newdegate. Conservative. spoke in favor OF
| Lord Hartington's resolution. AMI Mr.. Forsyth
| Mr.. Giantham. and others against 1t.
=, The debate was adjourned TO Thursday when
| Mr.. Cress will be- the first speaker. The House
| filed UP somewhat during Mr.. Gadstone's
speech. but ut other times the attendance was
scanty.
The debate in the House of Commons last
| night nearly collapsed, No one rising to speak
after Mr.. Gladstone finished. the Speaker begar
| putting motion, but Just at the critical mo
! ment Sir George Balfour arose. and the Hous'
| 1windled down to nine members before he nm
| ished and 70 six while Sir George Campbell
was speaking.
RUssIAN-AMERcAN cRUIsERs
LoNDoN. May 2l.-In the House of Common.
| this afternoon Mr.. GOurlcy Iibcral propouud
ed his inquiry rs to what information the GOV,
| ernmant had received relative to the reported
Quilting OF Russian cruisers in American
| waters Sir John Holker, Attorney General In
| reply, said that he had heard OF tho ships yur
chased by persons said TO act on behalf Of Rus
| sa. but there is no reason TO suppose that tht
ships will be employed in the event Of war n,
| privateers. in contravention ofthe Paris declara
ton. There Is 10 reason to believe that th'
| United States will depart from observance o
the three rules OF the Washington treaty Their,
is no necessity for discussing the responsibiit,
| resting on the Governments of Russia and the
United States, since there is no reason t. sup
pose that they would violate their respective en-
| gagements.
The Pail Mall Gasettes Berlin special says
| Many pretended Russian emigrants are pass
ing through Germany II Is believed that they
are seamen. disguised, on their way to America
TO man cruisers
THE RIOT IN coNsTANTINoPLE.
CoNsTANTINoPLE. May 2l.-An official de
spatch to the Turkish representatives abroa,
thus describes the emel0e which took place il
that city Yesterday: About thirty refugee,
entered the garden of the palace inhabited 10y
ex-Sultan Murad and raised shouts OF Lonl
live the SultanH The sentinels opposed the IN
try Of these men into the palace. and We're free
upon one being killed. Troops arriving, tn
assailants We're driven back. Some We're Lill-,
and wounded on both sides. Ali Suayi, wh'
appeared To have acted as organizer and lcade
OF the attack. was killed. The affair had II,
other consequences Public tranquility is un
disturbed"
Four thousand refugees assembled to-da'
and sent n deputation to the Porte. asking re-
lief, declaring that their provisions had faile,
and sick ness was increasing among them. Ih'
Porte promised that their rations would hence
forth be regularly distributed.