The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-07-06
THE CARVING UP OF TURKEY
HOT DEHA TIE ON TIE DITIsION OF THE
SANDJ4K or SOPHIA.
The Retention Of the Ichtiman Line for Rou-
mciia-Strong Probability ct IA settlement
ofthe Batoum Question In Favor Of Russia.

ofthe Batoum Question In Favor Of Russia.
LONDON, July Sat Thursdays sitting of
tho Congress some secondary questions wero
settled as we'll rs those already mentioned;
thus it was settled that monks OF all nationali-
tics nhabiting Mount Athos should have equal
privileges. The only reservation as to the Dan
ube is that Russia while acknowledging the en-
tire freedom OF the navigation OF that river in
time of peace. does not admit such freedom OF
navigation in time OF war. The supervision OF
the existing commission is to be maintained
with it's jurisdiction extending to Galatz.
The Times Berlin despatch says In the
discussion MS to the division Of the Sandjak OF
Sophia. Russia admitted that tho Ichtiman
Pass, with n strong limo OF defence should be
assigned to Roumolia. but the discussion
upon tho English demand that Roumelia
should receive five out of the seven districts
into which the Sandiak of Sophia should he di-
vided became so warm that the representatives
Of France Italy, and Germany intervened with
the compromise, which contemplates nearly
equal division between Roumelia and Bull
garia
As. however the retention OF the Ichtman
line for Roumeia Is the principal aim OF Eng
land the question will probably cause no fur
ther difficulty. Tho correspondent bases his
supposltion as to the probable settlement OF the
Butoum question lby Russia receiving Batoum
ON the condition Of never iOrtiiying under any
pretcXtl. on Prince Bismarcks utterances at
Tuesdny's interview, and believes that IL the
question is not settled privately. but Is brought
forward NJ Saturdays sitting. Prince Bismarck
will resolutey TAKE Russias part. and declare
that while ne should applaud any compromnise.
OF Turkey and England, to the San Stciano
treaty and tho Anglo-Russian agreement re-
Tho English press unanimously. even nclud-
ng the Daily Nelcs. object to the cession OF Ba-
toum. The conservative organs are very dis
conteuted with the result OF the Congress. but
they all regard the danger OF rupture AS oh
yiatcd. The Times regards the statement OF Sir
Stafford Northcote, Chancellor OF the ENchequer,
in the House oi Commons last night, that he
was led to hope that IL ten days or fortnight
advanced to permit him 10 submit the supple
| meniary estimates. and shortly aiterward make
statement to the House. as clear announce
ment Of his belief that the Government is con-
ndcnt Of the attainment ot pacific settlement
at Berlin within the next few days.
4 Berlin despatch in the second edition OF tho
Times says ROumania is To be admitted 10 a per
manont International commission for the navi-
cation OF the Danube.
graph says he has reason to believe that n
schome IS under negotiation, NJ private confer
encrs of the plenipotentiarics. whereby Eng
land would undertake the protection OF Arme-
mia in something the same way as France un-
| dertoOk the settlement of the Lebanon question.
! Armenia would be reorganiZed with the SOg-
| hauli for defensive frontier. and a Christian
Governor. to pe named by the Porte. and n
BUCHAREST. July 5.-The Roumanian Cham
| hers, in secret sitting. on Monday resolved 10
revoke the commission OF VI. COgalnlcrano as
| PleuipOtentiary 10 Berlin and he consequently
/ has been recalled.
BERLIN, July 5.-The Congress sat two hours
! and a half to-day.
| 81. PETERsBu no. July 5.-The sale Of the news
/ paper the Russian World in the streets has
| been prohibited in Consequence OF an unusually
| strong article against England on the Batoum
| question.
| CoNsTANTINoPLE. July 5.-The inhabitants OF
| Batoum have again telegraphed 70 Minister
| Layard. asking Tor the protection Of England.
and declaring that they have resolved TO hoist
the British flag and open fire on the Russians
! on July II.