Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-09-30
FOREIGN NEWS.

FOREIGN NEWS.
The Last Herzegovinian Stronghold Sur
Observation-Disclosures of Austrian Troops
From Bosnia-Concenfration of Albania
an Insurgents miscellaneous.
THE GREEK QUESTION.
ROME, Sept. GA dispatch to Courier
UItalia from Athens, states England is at
present in communication with the powers,
Greek question on the basis suggested by
Midhat Pasha whereby Greece would receive
the island of Crete. but a third less territory
on the main land than proposed by congress.
LONDON, Sept. 29.-Midhat Pasha has arrived
in Canea Crete. Queen Victoria and the Prince
of Wales have Transmitted letters to Others
through Hobart Pasha, favoring a moderate
the Porte. Russia has promised to support the
claims of Greece in the adjust ment of the
frontier question.
ANOTHER BOSNIAN TOWN suRRENDERs.
VIENNA, Sept. 29.-The Duke of Wurtem-
burg telegraphs that Leone surrendered Satur-
day morning, after the place was completely
invested. 1t was bombarded by thirty-eigbt
guns which greatly damaged the Notifications.
The Turkish quarter was besieged and the in
surgents made several unsuccessful attempts
to break out
NOTHING TO DO WITH TT.
ST. PETERSBURG Sept. 29.-It is officially de-
MED that Russia had anything to do with the
ameer's rejection of the British mission. 1t
is stated in official quarters that the conjec-
lures Of the English press to that effect are
merely the outcome of the antagonism existing
during the late war, when it was admitted in
G Ll-f
tempting TO create difficulties in Bokaria and
elsewhere, that Russia took various measures
and contemplated several expeditions to recon-
noitre the neighboring territories, which, how
ever, were countermanded at the first sign of
the congress resulting in peace.
COTTON SUPPLY.
MANCHESTER, Sept 49, The Guardians COM
mercial article says In consequence of the
excessive supply and deficient demand the cot
ton market is again dull and ifeless. The
declaration of actual stock of cotton at Liver
pool has not been received with universal con-
fdence Many are of the opinion that there is
good ground for belief that the supply of
America is larger than was returned
RETURN OF TROOPS.
VIENNA Sept. 29.-Gen. Philipp0vich, reply
ing to an enquiry from the war department,
states that three divisions can be recalled from
Bosnia by the end of October. The reserve
force of the corps of observation will also be
furloughed, and number of horses sent home.
ALBAN1ANs CONCENTRATING.
dispatch from Belgrade says the Albanians
are concentrating on the Metrovitza and Salon
lea railroad. and are moving slowly but appar-
emily with definite purpose toward the Bos-
Man frontier. ~
STRONGHOLD suBRENDERED
Gen. Jovenrich telegraphs that on Saturday,
after five days violent bdmbardment, Klobuk,
the last refuge of the Herzegov inian insurgents,
surrendered having mades brave defense. The
destruction of the fortified rock was immedi-
ately commenced. The Austrian loss was tri-
fling.
PRUssIAN DIET.
LONDON, Sept. ga dispatch from Berlin
announces that the Emperor William intends
to open the Prussian diet in person next
month.
THE AFGHAN TROUBLE.
LONDON, Sept. photographic dispatches
from India leave little room for hope that the
Afghan difficulty will be arranged peaceably.
The government is fastening on military prep
sides and sent to various points on the north
west frontier Of India.
DEAD.
LONDON, Sept. 29.-Gen. Sir Thomas Middle
ton Biddulph, keeper of the Queens privy
purse, died yesterday. Hehad been connected
with the Queens household for twenty-seven
years.
The HAGUE, Sept. 9.-Intelligence has been
received from Waldeck that the King of the
Netherlands was betrothed to-day to the Prin-
Evvov,a 90 "~1l
A correspondent at Calcutta telegraphs as
follows: The government will make Lahore
their headquarters for the winter, and will not
return to Calcutta. The foreign Office has re-
ceived orders from the camp at Lahore. This
looks as it the viceroy entertained no hopes of
to avoid acting harshly. The Amee1
had still the choice of submission open to him.
In any event | doubt whsther an attempt
to invade Afghanistan large scale will be
made TILL spring. Accurate information re-
gardins the Ameer's strength is wanting, but
it is known he has well-equipped standing
army after the European models, besides irreg.
ular levies. The most difficult question to be
encountered is the possibleiattitude of the Dor.
der tribes. The faintest mistake in tact OF
error in judgment might excite blaze of war
fare along the whole frontier of 800 miles, II
is estimated these tribes can easily turn out
100, 900 fighting men.
HUNGARIAN PROTEST.
PEsTH, Sept. 29.-The Hungarian Radicals held
a mass meeting here to-day to protest against
the occupation of Bosnia Deputies welfy and
Simonye, the leaders of the movement, and
many members of the Hungarian diet
were present at the meeting, which
was largely attended. Resolutions
were unanimously adopted declaring
that the occupation Of Bosnia by Austria is ia.
tai to the Herzegovinian nationality, and pro.
testing against the sacrifceof blood and money
Of the Herzegovinians against their wish, and
Bosnia. The resolutions will be forwarded te
the ministers, and parliament will be asked tc
pass vote of want of confidence in the cabi.
net.