The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1878-07-10

-s~uspension Of the rules, but even TO get Z.
majority In it's favor. The failure OF the pass
age Of this bill win compel the return Of the
preliminary expedition under Captain Tyson,
which WAS sent out last season.
The subcommittee, Of the House election
investigation committee sent to Louisiana 70
take testimony consists Of Messrs.t Morrison,
Blackburn and Reed. ,GH3GE
Foreign News.
ThesEuropean; peace congress decided ad-
yerssly to the claims Of Greece for recognition,
but concluded to give that country a hearing
Whenever the Greek provinces were under con-
sideration. '-ut v~Fif.AINjn5 ga; Lu5,go
Berlin dispatch says: During IN interview
on Sunday between Prince Bismarck and Prince
Gortsohakon, the large Daniah dog OF Prince
Bismarck made aferocous attack upon rim
G~ortschakof, and 1t was only through the
herculean strength Of Prince Bismarck that the
dog was taken of and the life OF Prince Cor
schakof saved. It is stated in explanation
chat when the Prince becomes excited In dis
cussion his voice rises and he stamps his foot.
Something of this kind occurred during the
interview with Prince G~ortsohakof, and the
dog installing the eagerness OF hs master ior
ANGER. sprang suddenly at the throat Of the
Russian diplomatist. Happily Bismarck was
as Quick as the dog, andhad seized and thrown
him aside before he had fastened his teeth IN
the person of the Russian chancellor. r.
The correspondent Of The London Times at
Berlin says the compliance OF Russia with the
\ demand Of England and Austria for the eVac-
uation of Bulgaria by the Russian troops on or
shortlv after the conclusion Of .peace and the
earrisoning of the Balkan line by the Turks, is
deemed the important point on which the sue
cess Of the congress depends. 80 ;...s.. .
| An insurrection Of the Cretans against the
Turks Is spreading. +"
The court Of inquiry into the recent loss Of
the Guion steamer Idaho, of the Saltee island,
finds that Captain Holmes was in fault, and
has suspended his certificate for six months.
In. the exchange Of views going ON between
the plenipotentiarie at Berlin, the Russian
representatives are beginning to point out that
there is q final limit to CONCESSIONS for 3 nation
which has made sacrifices and cannot offend
the strong national feeling Of It's people. They
are also said to have stated that they could not
20 beyond the concessions already made.
It isreported In Berlin that the Turks, Rou-
manians, Seryians and Montenegrins will pro-
test against any resolutions adopted by the
peace congress which are not to their taste,
and will resort to arms if necessary. i"j = r.
Charles James Mathews, the celebrated Eng
lish comedian, Is dead at the age OF seventy.
five years. g. .~f ,-i.,~ Dss 30 &. -@.-
The Turks have declared that they will not
abandon the fortresses occupied by them until
q final treaty Of peace Is signed. a. Berlin
dispatch states that according to present ar
rangements, the congress, provided Turkey
does not raise difficulties, will have settled the
main points by the middle Of July. The set
Element of details will then be left to q. confer.
ence Of the second plenipotentiaries, aud the
congress will meet again in September to ratfJ
their acts, 49,. ..t 81. g f..-s 1"r.